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
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
How Do I Teach New Drillers About Bit Selection? March 20, 2020 No Comments Host Brock Yordy discusses bit selection advice in the latest Ask Brock, episode 49.Read More
Water Scarcity an Opportunity for Drillers Brock Yordy March 16, 2020 No Comments The World Resource Institute states that more than 1 billion people live in water-scarce regions, with that number projected to reach 3.5 billion within a decade.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
What to Expect in a Drilling School March 5, 2020 One Comment At Groundwater Week 2019, we talked to a professor from a school for drillers. It’s Ask Brock episode 47.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
How Can I Optimize My Drilling Rig to Resolve Hole Cleaning Issues? February 20, 2020 No Comments Host Brock Yordy discusses effective uphole velocity in the latest Ask Brock, episode 45.Read More
