Crane operators have more responsibility on a jobsite than just operating the crane. An article from Equipment Today, What Should a Crane Operator Watch Out for at a Jobsite? outlines seven critical areas. One of these relates to ground conditions and crane setup.
While the controlling entity is ultimately…
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When performing rigging tasks, there are five guidelines every rigger should know before any lifting procedure is done. First and foremost, riggers should be qualified. Certification is not required, but OSHA explains the criteria for qualified riggers in this Fact Sheet.
A post by Certified Slings…
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DICA’s patented TuffGrip® Handles provide excellent ergonomic benefits for operators. They are comfortable and strong, yet flexible and incredibly durable. Made from engineered thermoplastic material they reduce cutting, pinching and fatigue caused by typical rope, cable and chain handles.
TuffGrip…
An article from Equipment Today reports that the crane rental market is projected to grow significantly over the next five years.
Citing market data from Graphical Research, construction in Canada and the United States are driving the upswing, especially due to investment in the telecommunications…
May 21, 2021 (Guthrie Center, Iowa) DICA and Industrial Training International (ITI) announce a collaboration to create education content focused on ground conditions and preparation when using mobile cranes. The initial courses are expected to launch in Q2 2021 and are titled Ground Conditions &…
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As standard practice, NessCampbell Crane + Rigging utilizes crane pads or steel mats for every job that requires spreading ground bearing pressures over a larger area. In 2019 the company began using FiberMax® Mega Duty Crane Pads with its 550-ton Grove GMK 7550 all-terrain crane.
On a recent project…
Instructors at ITI (Industrial Training International) are known for their hands-on teaching style. Why Sling Angle Matters provides a visual reference for how tension increases as the sling angle decreases.
Not only does tension increase on the sling legs, it also increases on the rigging gear the…
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Understanding how to properly assess the site and outrigger pad set-up is crucial to keeping your jobsite and crews safe.
Kris Koberg, CEO if DICA, and Billy Smith, Executive Vice President Claims & Risk Management for NBIS were recently interviewed for Construction Executive’s article, Outrigger…
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Safe crane operations are contingent on understanding and having respect for the ground you are setting up on. Most lift planners and lift directors are not geotechnical engineers, but they do need to understand the basics of soil classification.
An article published by Pile Buck provides straightforward…
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Known by many in the industry simply as Caveman, Chris Calderone has spent more than half his 23-year career in crane and rigging with Bechtel Equipment Operations (BEO). A crane operator by trade, he is currently a Crane & Rigging Superintendent for BEO. Calderone oversees all lifting and rigging…
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What Should a Crane Operator Watch Out for at a Jobsite?
5 Rules for Safe Rigging
DICA TuffGrip® Handles Encourage Proper Pad Handling
Global Crane Rental Market Anticipates Significant Gains Through 2026
DICA to Collaborate with Industrial Training International to create Mobile Crane Ground Condition Education Courses
Using FiberMax Crane Pads Simplifies Lift Planning for NessCampbell Crane + Rigging
A Visual Demonstration of How Sling Angles Impact Tension
DICA and NBIS Promote Setup Awareness to Decrease Risk in Crane Operations
Understanding and Respecting the Ground We Set Up On
Q&A with Chris “Caveman” Calderone of Bechtel Equipment Operations