Construction Managers are Concerned about Crane Safety

Nearly half of safety and health professionals working in construction are concerned about hazards associated with cranes, hoists, and other material handling equipment. According to a recent survey of construction safety pros conducted for Industrial Safety & Hygiene News, 46 percent say working…

2017 Conexpo Press Kit

Click the link below to be redirected to a Google Drive folder containing word documents and high resolution images for the following press releases. DICA introduces Heavy Duty models to its FiberMax crane pad product line. DICA launches ProStack, a new concept in engineered interlocking cribbing. …

Standard Outrigger Pad Use Policies Improve Safety

Many crane rental companies and DICA customers often report having standard policies in place regarding the use of outrigger pads or crane pads. DICA recommends using outrigger pads or cranes pads every time outriggers are deployed. The recent article, "Experienced but not competent?" on page 41 in…

Use Inferior RV Jack Pads At Your Own Risk!

Unfortunately, the typical RV owner often uses sub-standard camper pads. They go by many names: RV jack pads, camper pads, stacker blocks, leveling blocks for travel trailers, RV utility blocks, those "mat thingies you stick under the jack," or whatever else you might call them. The humble camper pad…

First Time RV Setup; A Step-by-Step User’s Guide

Around the world, more people are purchasing RV campers for their idea of a perfect getaway. Approximately 8.9 million households own an RV, and millions of other campers have rented them for their extended camping trips. However, the process of setting up an RV at a campsite can be very tricky for those…