5 Rules for Safe Rigging

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 TuffGrip® Handles Encourage Proper Pad Handling

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…
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Global Crane Rental Market Anticipates Significant Gains Through 2026

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…
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DICA to Collaborate with Industrial Training International to create Mobile Crane Ground Condition Education Courses

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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Using FiberMax Crane Pads Simplifies Lift Planning for NessCampbell Crane + Rigging

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…
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A Visual Demonstration of How Sling Angles Impact Tension

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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DICA and NBIS Promote Setup Awareness to Decrease Risk in Crane Operations

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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Understanding and Respecting the Ground We Set Up On

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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Q&A with Chris “Caveman” Calderone of Bechtel Equipment Operations

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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