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Articles Tagged with ''training and education''

HDD rig

The Most Important Person on an HDD Job

Is it the Operator? Mud tech? Locator?
Todd Tannehill
February 22, 2023
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In horizontal directional drilling, other construction fields, each person on site has a valuable part to play.


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safety helmets

Hard Hats versus Safety Helmets for Drilling, Construction

Latest PPE Protects Head from Impacts from Above and Side
Dave Bowers
Dave Bowers
February 17, 2023
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Latest PPE protects workers from both overhead and side impacts, making it worth considering for drillers.


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Ask Brock episode 200: What One Thing Really Concerns you about the Drilling Industry?

What One Thing Really Concerns you about the Drilling Industry?

February 16, 2023
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In this 200th episode, our host talks about the “driller ego” and his concerns for the drilling industry.


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hiring into the drilling industry

When Hiring Drilling Crews, Do You Look Beyond Pre-Qualifications?

Job Guidelines Can Sometimes Exclude Good Candidates
Jake Fletcher
Jake Fletcher
February 10, 2023
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Having standards for filling a position helps; but if that’s all you look for, you may miss good candidates.


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Ask Brock video series

What is the Best Solids Control Method for the Midwest?

February 9, 2023
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Often, the answer is “It depends.” Ask Brock lays out the factors for mud rotary drillers to consider.


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generations in the drilling workforce

Generational Differences: Jobsite Leadership for all Ages

From Boomers to Gen Z, Tailor Your Leadership Style to Empower, Motivate Drillers
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Jessica Alexander
February 8, 2023
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With some generational knowledge, you can tailor leadership style to empower and motivate across age groups.


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Ask Brock video series

Should I Drill My Own Water Well?

February 2, 2023
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Ask Brock’s short answer: No! But here he gets into scientific and health reasons to leave it to the pros.


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What’s Better, Cement or Bentonite Grouts?

January 26, 2023
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Ask Brock helps us sort out the effectiveness and durability of cement versus bentonite.


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How Can I Pitch New Ideas to Skeptical Veteran Drillers?

January 19, 2023
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Going to big industry shows can be reinvigorating, but bringing it home can be another story.


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the “dirt arena” at the Apprentice and Skill Improvement Program training facility

Changing Tasks? Pause to Refocus on Safety

Heavy Equipment Focus can Blind us to Surroundings
Dave Bowers
Dave Bowers
January 18, 2023
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Heavy equipment operation takes focus. A 30-second brain break after a task can help us refocus on our surroundings.


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