Should Geotechnical Drillers Use Slip Rings? Common, but Divisive, Tool: Are Slip Rings Safe? Dave Bowers July 13, 2020 One Comment Tool aids production, but requires diligence for use on drilling jobs.Read More
How Can Drillers 'Safety Hard' Leading Into the Holiday Weekend? The Driller Staff July 2, 2020 No Comments Host Brock Yordy safeties hard and plays hard (and celebrates a birthday) in the latest Ask Brock, episode 64.Read More
How Drillers Can Tune Up Their Toolbox Talks Drilling Crew Buy-In is Crucial to Getting Message Across Dave Bowers June 24, 2020 No Comments Do it right, and they can be a big part of an effective health and safety program.Read More
Labor Department Compiles OSHA Guidance on Covid-19 Website Features Information for Employers, Workers June 2, 2020 No Comments New website a quick safety reference for employers, workers.Read More
A Driller’s Primer on Wire Rope Connections, Rigging Often When It Fails, it’s the Connection not the Rope Itself Dave Bowers May 27, 2020 No Comments Know the strengths, weaknesses of different connecting technologies.Read More
Common Wear Areas for Wire Rope Use in Drilling Dave Bowers May 11, 2020 No Comments Much of a wire rope can be in good working order, while some sections may still be at the point of replacement or failure. This column covers a few different methods of visual inspection.Read More
How Do We Apply Industry Standard JSAs to Work that is Not Standard? The Driller Staff April 30, 2020 No Comments Host Brock Yordy discusses JSAs for non-standard drilling jobs and situations in episode 55 of Ask Brock.Read More
Covid-19: 'Essential' Drilling, Decon and Budgeting Jeremy Verdusco April 27, 2020 No Comments Readers have likely heard the adage "may you live in interesting times." I cannot remember a more interesting time.Read More
How Often Should Drillers Replace Wire Ropes? Dave Bowers April 10, 2020 No Comments Wire rope, despite its durability and strength, eventually wears out and must be removed. Regular inspection is crucial.Read More
With Coronavirus, It’s a New Normal for Drilling Job Safety The Driller Staff March 31, 2020 No Comments Jobsite injuries in the Coronavirus pandemic. Ask Brock episode 51 talks about the implications for drillers.Read More