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Safety News

Wildfire Smoke Should Be Treated as an Ongoing Health Hazard for Outdoor Workers. Here's Why.

Drilling crews are continuing full shifts even as air quality alerts intensify. Many don't have the right respiratory protection, or even realize what they have won't actually protect them
National Driller staff
The Driller Staff
September 25, 2026
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Drilling crews are continuing full shifts even as air quality alerts intensify. Many don't have the right respiratory protection, or even realize what they have won't actually protect them


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Two hard hats placed on the ground at a construction site
Safety News

Why Safety Training Still Fails in 2026

Safety culture isn't built through posters and checklists alone. It relies on understanding your workforce: how employees learn, and what leaders do after the training’s over.
National Driller staff
The Driller Staff
September 24, 2026
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Safety culture isn't built through posters and checklists alone. It relies on understanding your workforce: how employees learn, and what leaders do after the training’s over.


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Brock Yordy Discussing Project Complications with Tom Howe Geologist Western Michigan University   Brock Hydro Field Camp 2026 - Brock Yordy Shares Drilling Fluid Wisdom with future Geologists and Hydrologist

The Tale of Two Mentors: How Knowledge Keepers and Wisdom Sharers Redefine Field Experience

Why sharing hard-earned field experience can reduce mistakes, strengthen crews and build a more capable drilling industry.
Brock Yordy
Brock Yordy
September 10, 2026
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Veteran drillers can either guard what they know or pass it on. The difference can shape safety, uptime, crew development and the future of the trade.
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Remembering Porky

Drilling professional Howard “Porky” Cutter, MGWC, was ahead of his time when it came to the future of drilling.
Kerith Gabriel
Kerith Gabriel
August 27, 2026
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Drilling professional Howard “Porky” Cutter, MGWC, was ahead of his time when it came to the future of drilling.
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The Differences in Safety Culture Between Employees and Contractors

Global safety statistics show that contracted workers are injured more frequently than permanent work force. The disparity has nothing to do with skill or competence
National Driller staff
The Driller Staff
August 26, 2026
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Global safety statistics show that contracted workers are injured more frequently than permanent work force. The disparity has nothing to do with skill or competence


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2026 State of the Drilling Industry Report

A latest look at what’s powering water, energy and infrastructure
Brock Yordy
Brock Yordy
August 26, 2026
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A latest look at what’s powering water, energy and infrastructure


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A collection of heavy duty work gloves
Editor's Choice

Looking for a good pair of work gloves? We did the research.

Three solid options
Kerith Gabriel
Kerith Gabriel
July 24, 2026
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The Driller editors did the homework and picked three solid options


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The Summer Safety Four and 2026 Jubilee Preview
Episode 162 – The Driller Newscast

The Summer Safety Four and 2026 Jubilee Preview

Four essential summer safety reminders every driller should know
Kerith Gabriel
Kerith Gabriel
Brock Yordy
Brock Yordy
July 23, 2026
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Brock Yordy breaks down the "Summer Safety Four," covering trenching, extreme heat, air quality, and volatile atmospheres. Plus, get a preview of what to expect at this year's South Atlantic Jubilee.


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A stop sign warning of heat dangers

As Temperatures Rise, So Do the Risks: Why Safety Can't Take a Day Off

With much of the U.S. baking under extreme heat, experts say now is the time to revisit the everyday safety habits that prevent serious injuries on drilling jobsites.
John Oldani
John Oldani
July 2, 2026
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Complacency can be one of the biggest hazards on a drilling jobsite. From routine equipment inspections to heat stress and near misses, the small decisions crews make every day can have the biggest impact on safety.



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Worker cleaning a rig

The silent safety hazard? Neglecting the mental health of our drilling and construction workforce

The idea of leave the drama at home and get back to work is the standard. But how's that working out for today's tradesmen?
Brock Yordy
Brock Yordy
June 18, 2026
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The idea of leave the drama at home and get back to work is the standard. But how's that working out for today's tradesmen?


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