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Entry number 8 of Jim Beath's engrossing series - this one is about safety on and off the rig.

We're lucky to be working in a safety culture. Is it becoming an industry of its own? I'd say yes, and we can’t stop it, nor should we. If we just follow the light that the safety gods shine at our feet, all might be well. Right? Who knows? I do know that if I hadn’t broken my wrist, you wouldn't be reading this. 

A cold crew is a distracted crew—and on a drilling site, distractions get expensive fast. Following are simple strategies for staying ahead of cold stress:

Safety is not a box to check. It is a culture. It is a mindset. It is a responsibility.

 HSI Intelligence includes several other tools designed to simplify day-to-day EHS tasks.

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.

As industries push forward with bigger builds, deeper digs, and faster timelines, safety must evolve, too.

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.

By supporting mental health and building connections on job sites and beyond, we create safer, healthier workplaces where no one feels invisible or alone.