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Rope and Sling to Provide Glow Sling Exclusively to UK Market
> Lifting and rigging equipment supplier Rope and Sling Specialists Ltd. (RSS) has secured exclusive distribution rights in the UK for an innovative range of slings featuring reflective strips, manufactured by Miller Weblift. Exclusivity on the product, called Glow, has been granted to RSS until December 31 2018. The reflective Glow sling concept will be
officially launched in the New Year but will be seen at the upcoming LiftEx trade show, which takes place 14-15 November at the MK Arena in Milton Keynes, where both RSS and Miller Weblift will be exhibiting. The first batch has already been manufactured and will be available to customers in advance of the event, organized by the Lifting Equipment Engineers Association (LEEA). The slings, initially available in 3t and
4t capacity, are produced with reflective yarn, suited to use in low-light conditions, prevalent in tunnels, rail, oil and gas, and other major marketplaces. In fact, it was onsite—indeed, underground—at a major London-based infrastructure project that the product’s founder, Tony Teeder, major account manager London and south at RSS, had the light bulb moment. Teeder, who is based at the company’s
Heathrow depot, said: “I was with representatives of Miller Weblift and the tunnels project where we were working at the time and in my line of sight were both a safety harness and a synthetic sling. I considered the benefits of replicating the reflective stripes on the harness on slings for use in darkened areas. Upon further investigation, it emerged that, first, there was no reason why it couldn’t be done and, second, it wouldn’t conflict with any standards, guidelines, or protocols that the lifting industry must adhere to.” The origins of Glow are thusly in the
rescue harness, marketed as RGH5 Glow by RidgeGear, a Miller Weblift sister company, in 2016. Roger Hamilton-Smith, area sales manager at Unitex UK Ltd, the firms’ parent, said: “Slings are the natural next phase to implement the glow effect and RSS represented the perfect platform from which to move forward with the project. Following a number of extensive joint trials between the companies, we arrived at the final product, which captures Tony’s vision whilst delivering on the quality for which we are renowned.”
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negatively impact the strength of the rigging product, run the full length of the sling. Hamilton-Smith explained that adding the reflective yarn gives the slings “a vivid glow property,” making them easily identifiable in low light conditions, leading to inherent safety advantages. Teeder added: “I’ve never known anything
like it in the marketplace before. I’ve seen the finished product and was immediately impressed by the appearance and functionality on projects that have to operate around the clock or away from natural light. It’s potential game-changing for the lifting industry and I’m looking forward to delivering the Glow slings initially to my tunnels contacts but then further afield in due course.” Steve Hutin, managing director at RSS,
said: “Credit to Tony for thinking outside the box and challenging one of the industry’s leading manufacturers to explore the breadth of the reflective yarn. I expect the product to be warmly received at LiftEx; we’re honored to be exclusively partnering with Miller Weblift as we deliver it to market.” y
DICA Partners with IUOE to Provide Crane Setup Products at New Training Center
> When the International Union of Operating Engineers opened its new International Training Center on 237 acres in Crosby, Texas, earlier this year, it was designed to feature the latest equipment and product technology, says Chris Treml, IUOE Director of Construction Training. DICA partnered with the IUOE by supplying multiple sets of SafetyTech® Outrigger Pads and TrainSmart® Pole Barrier systems. “It is essential that operators be trained on
equipment that employers in the construction industry are using,” he said. To that end, IUOE sought manufacturer partners to provide state- of-the-art equipment for the facility. Crane operators have access to the latest models of mobile, crawler, tower, and overhead cranes. “As a leader in the outrigger pad and crane pad industry, we are very pleased to have DICA involved at the International Training Center,” he said. “The new state-of-the-art IUOE Training
Center is a first class operation run by first class people. Working with Chris Treml to have DICA products on site has been a great experience. Chris is a tremendous advocate for the mission of IUOE and we are proud to
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have partnered with such an excellent training organization and facility,” said Kris Koberg, CEO of DICA. “Rather than use wood, we liked that DICA
outrigger pads are made using their engineered thermoplastic that won’t ever break, wear out or need maintenance,” said Treml. “Because the center was purpose built with training in mind, the ground conditions for crane setup are excellent,” said Koberg. “Based on the information provided by IUOE, we provided product recommendations for outrigger pad area and pad thickness requirements for their everyday operational needs.” Crane training at the International
Training Center includes Level 1 fundamentals; Level 2, which includes crane setup, operations, techniques like catching the load, rigging, and signaling; and Level 3, which is advanced operations such as dual crane picks. For Level 2 training, operators will be required to handle outrigger pads as part of the proper crane setup procedures. To meet future OSHA requirements, the
International Training Center also offers third- party accredited crane operator certification testing. NCCCO and OECP practical exams are conducted on pre-set courses marked by barriers. For this testing, the IUOE uses DICA’s TrainSmart Pole Barriers to create the courses. “We really like that DICA’s TrainSmart Pole Barriers are lightweight and will never need maintenance. They really take the wear and tear of repeated use,” said Treml. Thousands of IUOE members from
around North America will come through the International Training Center per year. The world-class facility includes more than 8,000 square feet of conference space, 15 classrooms and labs, 12 pad crane field, simulators, and much more. “We didn’t want our Locals to have to reinvent the wheel when it came to training,” said Treml. “This facility augments the great work they are doing.” As part of DICA’s partnership with the IUOE International Training Center, DICA will further support Local IUOE training efforts with its products and training materials. For more information about the IUOE International Training Center, visit
www.iuoe.org/training/international- training-and-conference-center. Learn more about DICA at
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Ranger Lifting Wins LEEA Cus- tomer Service Award
> New South Wales, Australia-based Ranger Lifting won the Lifting Equipment Engineers
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