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Balancing the rig Army

Balancing the Rig: Building a Safer Future for Drilling

Facing Challenges and Enhancing Our Safety
Dave Bowers
Dave Bowers
December 10, 2024
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Drilling contractors face tons of challenges on and off the job site. Here's some ways to ensure employee safety while making sure productivity remains uncompromised.


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solids control

Solids Control 101 for Groundwater, Geothermal Drilling

Moving from Pit to Pan to Mechanical Solids Control
Dave Bowers
Dave Bowers
January 5, 2024
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Are you still using a pit for solids control? Solids control equipment may be worth the investment.


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overhead power lines

Tips for Working Safely Near Overhead Power Lines

Plus, What to Do if Your Drilling Rig Mast Arcs to a Hot Line
Dave Bowers
Dave Bowers
November 3, 2023
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Safety guidance for work near overheads, plus what to do if a drilling rig or hoist mast arcs to a hot line.


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root cause analysis

Jobsite or Drill Crew Issue? Apply 5 Whys to find the Root

Identifying an Root Cause can Help You Find a Countermeasure
Dave Bowers
Dave Bowers
August 15, 2023
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Keep asking until you reach the root cause, and then design a countermeasure to prevent the issue at hand.


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drillers' mental health

Mental Health Safety for Drillers? It Goes Beyond Pills

Coworkers, Friends and Families Offer Critical Supports
Dave Bowers
Dave Bowers
March 17, 2023
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The risk for a person on antidepressants doesn’t necessarily disappear while on medication.


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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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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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jobsite injuries

Resolve to Slow Down, Prioritize Safety in the New Year

We Can Prevent Unsafe Acts with Time, Thought
Dave Bowers
Dave Bowers
December 26, 2022
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Most construction injuries and fatalities trace back to human error. Slow down a bit and think things through.


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drilling safety

How to Know if You are Overexposed to a Chemical

Employees Benefit by Educating, Advocating for Themselves
Dave Bowers
Dave Bowers
November 19, 2022
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Employers, of course, have a responsibility in the workplace, but when did you last read a safety data sheet?


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driller training

Want to Keep Drilling Crews Happy? Train Them

In a Tough Labor Market, Training Can Set you Apart
Dave Bowers
Dave Bowers
October 12, 2022
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Raise your hand if you became lead driller when the lead driller called in sick one day. There’s a better way.


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