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Safety Isn’t Optional: A Sobering Reminder from the Jobsite

October 2025 saw another death in the construction industry
National Driller staff
The Driller Staff
October 30, 2025
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Safety is not a box to check. It is a culture. It is a mindset. It is a responsibility.


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HSI Rolls Out AI-Powered Corrective Actions to Revolutionize Workplace Safety

HSI Intelligence includes several other tools designed to simplify day-to-day EHS tasks.
National Driller staff
The Driller Staff
October 22, 2025
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 HSI Intelligence includes several other tools designed to simplify day-to-day EHS tasks.


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Digging Deeper: Why Mental Health Matters in Drilling and Construction

John Oldani
John Oldani
October 10, 2025
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If you or someone you know is struggling, reach out. In the U.S., you can call or text 988 for free, confidential mental health support anytime.


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OSHA: Saving Lives in Tight Spaces

Why Confined Space Rescue Training Matters More Than Ever
National Driller staff
The Driller Staff
September 25, 2025
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As industries push forward with bigger builds, deeper digs, and faster timelines, safety must evolve, too.


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How to Build a Resilient Workforce in Construction

The construction industry has long been on the frontlines of multiple health and safety battles
National Driller staff
The Driller Staff
September 11, 2025
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It’s time to stop waiting for workers to break. Instead, let’s build them up — with support, connection, and compassion woven into the foundation of our industry.


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Building More Than Structures: Building Community

Together, we can save lives
National Driller staff
The Driller Staff
September 10, 2025
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By supporting mental health and building connections on job sites and beyond, we create safer, healthier workplaces where no one feels invisible or alone.


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7 Real-World Challenges Drilling Contractors Face

Industry leaders break down the real-world obstacles facing modern drilling contractors – from city streets to remote backcountry
Austin Keating
August 20, 2025
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Seven major challenges faced by drilling contractors, ranging from urban site constraints and extreme weather to permitting complications and on-the-fly problem solving.


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OSHA Renews Alliance to Equip Teen Workers with Life-Saving Safety Skills

OSHA will collaborate on developing curriculum and training materials that address common workplace hazards.
National Driller staff
The Driller Staff
August 14, 2025
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The initiative is part of OSHA’s broader Alliance Program, which fosters partnerships with unions, trade organizations, educational institutions, and community groups to promote workplace health and safety.


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Ask Brock: How Do We Stay Safe When the Job Never Cools Off?

Working Smart in the Dog Days of Summer
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Brock Yordy
Brock Yordy
August 8, 2025
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Welcome back to Ask Brock, the series where we tackle the toughest—and sometimes sweatiest—questions facing drillers today.


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Hard Hats and Habits: Rethinking Head Protection in Drilling

Talking safety and hard hats on the job site
Dave Bowers
Dave Bowers
July 27, 2025
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If you need to replace your whole hard hat, consider a new safety helmet designed to increase head protection.


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