Ever have someone say, “Hey, it’s not my first rodeo?” Once you have some experience with bucket trucks and digger derricks you know there are some things worth “bringing to the rodeo” to keep everyone safe, like outrigger pads. We were doing a little research on the web and came across some new reasons why we think DICA outrigger pads are the best and discovered that DICA outrigger pads are actually used in a rodeo. Not the kind with horses and bulls, but the annual International Lineman’s Rodeo. DICA has been the official outrigger pad for the Lineman’s Rodeo for many years. … [Read more...]
Outrigger Safety Setup Checklist
Yeah .. so the UEP Guys are a week early, just a part of what we deliver with our PROMPT, Responsive Service. Public service announcement first ... this is NOT the weekend to set your clocks ahead, that is next weekend and only for those you impacted! But with Spring right around the corner, complete with making the ground soft with melting snow and rain aplenty, the timing seemed perfect to blog about bucket truck safety. Poor ground conditions are a leading cause of crane and aerial equipment tip-overs. In fact, 50% of crane and aerial equipment incidents occur because of … [Read more...]
Aerial Lift Safety 101
Tree care companies use aerial lift machines to get into safe, stable positions to make chain saw cuts aloft. The newer units have many updated options to choose from, but one thing hasn’t changed – the importance of operating these machines properly and safely. Allow us to give you some helpful safety tips for operating your aerial lift. You may have heard some of these before, but a refresher course never hurts. Here’s the Safety 101 part … A simple safety and function check should take place prior to aerial lift operation, to include an inspection for loose pieces/parts, cracked or … [Read more...]
DICA Outrigger Pads
DICA Outrigger Pads Add Durability and Stability to your Utility Vehicles with these "Safety Tech" Products DICA Outrigger Pads come in a wide variety of shapes and sizes. They are perfectly suited to many different environments and requirements. Used properly these long-lasting, durable outrigger pads will: provide a solid and stable foundation for your equipment when the ground is uneven or difficult to work on reduce the chance of vehicle tip-over ensure proper load distribution prevent damage to the ground underneath outriggers reduce the possibility of ergonomic … [Read more...]
Manufacturers’ Parts Offered
Listed below are some of the manufacturers whose parts are handled by Utility Equipment Parts, LLC. The UEP Guys also sell aftermarket parts which are compatible with many of the manufacturers equipment listed on this page. We are proud to be able to deliver to you the mission critical parts, tools and accessories that make a big difference in utility work. Parts that make your work more efficient and safe; things like bucket covers, aerial aprons, tool buckets, winch ropes, tow ropes, hooks, stanchions and more! Featured Companies and Manufacturers Heavy Duty Outrigger Pads … [Read more...]