DICA FiberMax Crane Pads

NBIS Highlights the Importance of Ground Conditions for Crane Setup

Make sure to see DICA’s 10 Tips for Successful Setup, featured in a new NBIS article. According to a recent study, ground conditions are the third leading cause of operational accidents. Understanding and accounting for your ground conditions is key to avoiding operational accidents. See below…
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Situational Awareness Central to Safety

Whether you operate aerial devices, cranes and other lifting equipment, situational awareness is central to reducing the risk of injury and even death. A recent article by Neal Gracey of Henkels & McCoy, published by Incident Prevention, addresses three aspects of situational awareness: perception,…
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AlturnaMATS Ground Protection Mats

Ground Protection Mats for the Change in Season

Summer is coming to a close across much of the country where heatwaves are giving way to cooler temps and wetter weather. With the change of seasons, now is a great time to outfit your crews with the ground protection mats they need to keep working in the soggy conditions fall has to offer. Using professional…
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DICA Announces LiftGuard Magnetic Sling Protectors

Sept 1st, 2020 (Guthrie Center, Iowa) DICA announces a brand name change for its acquired Linton Rigging Gear line of products to “LiftGuard Magnetic Sling Protectors.“ LiftGuard joined the DICA family of engineered products following the company’s acquisition of Linton Rigging Gear earlier this…
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Tools and Resources for Building a Crane Support System

Keith Anderson, expert lift planning and rigging engineer, reminds readers of International Cranes & Specialized Transport magazine that a level, load-sustaining base is critical to supporting cranes, which impose high loads and pressures on the ground. The article appeared in the June 2020 issue…
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Ground Condition Evaluation Important to Aerial Device Setup

A recent article from Terex Utilities, published by Safety + Health magazine, assesses the environmental factors affecting aerial device setup. Conducting a site survey and evaluating ground conditions are two important tasks for identifying hazards that could impact proper setup. First, Jim Olson,…
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FiberMax Crane Pads Case Study

The following case study communicates the many benefits DICA FiberMax Crane Pads provide over wood and steel alternatives. The case study details the process Connelly Crane Rental Corp., used to choose FiberMax Crane Pads and why they decided to do so, rather than options their team previously used…
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SafetyTech Outrigger Pads Case Study

In a previous issue of American Cranes & Transport, DICA and Crane Service Inc. were featured in the rigging review section. The continued relevance of this case study details how Crane Service Inc., replaced wood spool ends, and wood outrigger pads with DICA SafetyTech Outrigger Pads. The article…
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The Proactive Approach to OSHA Inspections

A 2018 issue of Pile Buck, the international deep foundations and marine construction magazine, published an excellent article titled How to Prepare for OSHA Inspections. The article highlights simple steps for managers, field workers, and operators to use in preparation for OSHA inspections and surviving…
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