I recently completed an evaluation of several new entries into the drilling industry. As I’ve said, the most common things I have to tell a person new to drilling are, “Don't put your hand there” and “Don't stand there.” Entry-level employees often miss or simply fail to recognize many hazards that seem obvious to the experienced driller.
In our current climate, where almost all companies struggle to find and retain workers, one of the most important things we can do is keep those workers safe. I talked about hand injuries in my October 2019 article. Building on that article, I want to talk about one of the most common reasons these types of injuries occur: pinch points.