A new web tool for 3D Lift Plan allows users to calculate outrigger loads and select outrigger pads or crane pads without creating a full lift plan. A1A Software’s 3D Lift Plan includes data on DICA SafetyTech Outrigger Pads and FiberMax Crane Pads.
This convenient tool streamlines lift planning.…
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Sept. 3, 2019 (Guthrie Center, Iowa) DICA will debut a new addition to the ProStack Cribbing product line designed for the types of equipment used in the electrical utility industry.
ProStack®interlocking cribbing blocks will be on display along with a variety of the company’s Outrigger Pads and…
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DICA and our SafetyTech Outrigger Pads have been proud to play a part in the clean up of World War II waste on Wake Island. Wake Island is a historic WWII battlefield, part of the Pacific Remote Island Marine National Monumentand and is one of the most remote islands in the world at approximately 2,138…
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Pole pulling and setting is a common practice in utility line construction maintenance. A recent article by Jason Julius of Terex Utilities (read using the link or continue below) published in Utility Fleet Professional magazine addresses techniques for doing so in a way that prevents damage to digger…
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Vigilance by workers and employers is necessary to protect construction crews from heat stress during the summer months. This article from the Laborers' Health and Safety Fund of North America is a good reminder. It identifies warning signs, high risk individuals, and steps to reduce exposure.
See…
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Just as there are different types of lift plans, the concept of lift planning can mean different things to different people depending on their responsibilities. Tawnia Weiss, president of A1A Software, Fernandina Beach, Fla., says that whether you are communicating with customers, site owners, or vendors…
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Simple, cost-effective operations and easy dispatch are the hallmarks of a truck crane, reports American Cranes and Transport in the May 2019 issue. Ken Martinek, vice president and general manager of Stevenson Sales and Service, says when a truck crane can be utilized, it offers cost efficiencies…
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Thom Sicklesteel was recently chosen to lead the National Commission for the Certification of Crane Operators (NCCCO) into the future. He will take the reins as chief executive officer, replacing longtime organization leader Graham Brent, on July 1, 2019.
American Cranes and Transport Magazine…
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DICA FiberMax® Crane Pads Support & Protect Wilkerson’s 500-ton mobile crane.
Wilkerson Crane Rental, based in Kansas City, Kan., serves Kansas, Missouri, Nebraska, and Oklahoma with its fleet of 19 cranes, ranging from boom trucks to a 500-ton Liebherr LTM 1400-7.1 all-terrain crane.
The…
Crane Hot Line magazine and the Association of Crane & Rigging Professionals will recognize Corporate and Professional trainers at ACRP’s General Assembly, to be held May 14-16 in Lexington, Ky.
Trainers are selected by a panel of judges based on their use of innovative or hands-on instruction;…
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New Web Tools Make 3D Lift Plan Features Available On-the-Go
DICA to Show New Cribbing and Pad Products at ICUEE 2019
DICA Outrigger Pads Used in Wake Island WWII Cleanup
Pole Removal and Setting Techniques to Prevent Digger Derrick Damage
Caring for Your Crews During the Summer
Using Lift Plans for Clear Customer Communication
Truck Cranes Offer Efficient Lifting Solution for Many Jobs
New Leader Named to Head NCCCO
A Solid Investment
Crane Hotline Names Top Trainers