Drilling’s Tough Reputation, Injuries and Opioids Supporting Coworkers, Crews with Vigilance, Wellness Checks Dave Bowers February 14, 2022 No Comments Vigilance, wellness checks can help drillers, construction workers support each other through aches, injury.Read More
Safety Factors for Multipurpose Drilling Rigs Articulated Masts Add Flexibility, Specific Risks to Mitigate Dave Bowers January 14, 2022 No Comments Articulated masts add flexibility required for micropiles, tiebacks, but come with specific risks to mitigate.Read More
Going Beyond Safety for Your Drilling Crew Training December 17, 2021 No Comments On Ask Brock 140, host Brock Yordy offers tips for getting the most out of professional development. Read More
What Components Go into a Health, Safety Program? A Good Program Doesn’t have to be Complex Dave Bowers December 17, 2021 No Comments Launching a program? It doesn’t have to be complex, but it does have to be thorough and well-communicated.Read More
OSHA’s ‘Focus Four’ for the Drilling Industry — Plus One December 9, 2021 No Comments On Ask Brock 139, host Brock Yordy discusses OSHA, drilling industry oversight and safety training. Read More
What Does the Future Hold for Drilling, Construction Equipment? Manufacturers, Like Ford and Tesla, have Electric Opportunities Dave Bowers November 22, 2021 No Comments Electric drill rigs could have huge advantages in efficiency, torque carbon footprint and — from a noise standpoint — safety.Read More
How Can We Make Drill Training More Effective? Start by Understanding the Four Main Learning Styles Dave Bowers October 15, 2021 No Comments Preparation, teaching to different learning styles can help trainers boost retention.Read More
Higher Education for Drillers, Construction Professionals September 20, 2021 No Comments In episode 34, the hosts talk to The Driller writer Jake Fletcher about higher education in construction.Read More
How Can We Make Drill Training More Relevant? Drillers, Manufacturers Both Benefit from Coordinated Continuing Ed Dave Bowers September 17, 2021 No Comments Drillers want training and manufacturers want customers. Find the best training where those ideas intersect.Read More
Do You Act Safe or Just ‘Feel’ Safe on Drilling Jobs? Constant Exposure to Hazards Can Give Drillers a False Sense of Safety Jeremy Verdusco September 1, 2021 No Comments Constant exposure to hazards can give people working in drilling and construction fields a false sense of safety.Read More