Covid-19: 'Essential' Drilling, Decon and Budgeting Jeremy Verdusco April 27, 2020 No Comments Readers have likely heard the adage "may you live in interesting times." I cannot remember a more interesting time.Read More
How Often Should Drillers Replace Wire Ropes? Dave Bowers April 10, 2020 No Comments Wire rope, despite its durability and strength, eventually wears out and must be removed. Regular inspection is crucial.Read More
With Coronavirus, It’s a New Normal for Drilling Job Safety The Driller Staff March 31, 2020 No Comments Jobsite injuries in the Coronavirus pandemic. Ask Brock episode 51 talks about the implications for drillers.Read More
Soap, Sanitizer, Social Distance: Drilling in the Coronavirus Pandemic 'Essential' Drillers Adjust to a New Type of Safety Brock Yordy March 30, 2020 No Comments From decon and hand washing to spreading out at those tailgate meetings.Read More
Amid Widespread Shutdown, Are You Working a Plan? Jeremy Verdusco March 30, 2020 One Comment As we sit here going into the third week of an unprecedented shutdown of the United States economy, did you plan for the unexpected?Read More
What Can Drillers Do to Keep Crews, Customers Safe from Coronavirus? The Driller Staff March 24, 2020 One Comment In Ask Brock episode 50, host Brock Yordy discusses the implications of Coronavirus on the drilling industry.Read More
Cores to Strands: More Basics on Wire Rope for Drillers Dave Bowers March 9, 2020 No Comments Wire rope is, in fact, a dynamic machine and, like all machines, requires a little knowledge to get optimal performance and safety.Read More
How Do I Encourage Drillers to Report Near Misses? The Driller Staff February 27, 2020 No Comments Missing near-miss reporting? In Ask Brock episode 46, host Brock Yordy has tips to spur safety documentation.Read More
What Are Wire-Rope Standards for Drillers? Dave Bowers February 17, 2020 No Comments How much does the average driller really know about wire rope? What industry standards apply?Read More
Maintaining Safety on the Drilling Jobsite 365 Days a Year The Driller Staff January 30, 2020 No Comments At Groundwater Week 2019, we spoke with a safety expert about beating complacency. It’s Ask Brock episode 42.Read More
