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Relentless Heat in 2026 Raises Stakes for Drilling Safety

Record-breaking heatwaves push crews and operations to the limit
John Oldani
John Oldani
March 18, 2026
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More frequent and intense heatwaves are becoming part of the operating landscape, not an exception to it.


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The Driller Newscast episode 157: From Olympic Water Strain to the DOE’s Energy Shakeup
Episode 157 – The Driller Newscast

From Olympic Water Strain to the DOE’s Energy Shakeup

John Oldani
John Oldani
Brock Yordy
Brock Yordy
February 20, 2026
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Episode 157 of The Driller Newscast finds host Brock Yordy connecting winter safety, major DOE restructuring, and the growing overlap between water, drilling, and geothermal energy.




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A Driller's Life: Safety at Home

This is the 8th Entry in Beath's Series
Jim Beath
February 3, 2026
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Entry number 8 of Jim Beath's engrossing series - this one is about safety on and off the rig.


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A Driller's Life: The Safety Culture

Jim Beath
January 28, 2026
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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. 


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Drilling Safety Starts Behind the Wheel

A reminder that safety starts before the rig
Brock Yordy
Brock Yordy
January 19, 2026
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In light of the Jan. 9, 2015 Interstate 94 massive vehicle pileup, it is a good time to reflect on our industry and the many miles we drive every day.


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Don't Let the Cold Take Out Your Crew

How Drillers Can Prevent Cold Stress
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Leigh Stadelmeier
January 5, 2026
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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:


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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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