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National Drilling Association Safety Awards Announced

Top safety award goes to Cascade Drilling LP
October 10, 2017
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The NDA presented 2016 Safety Awards to recipients at its 2017 convention in Massachusetts.


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John Schmitt

Proper PPE Can Boost Safety on Drilling Jobs

John Schmitt, CWD/PI
John Schmitt
August 22, 2017
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Recently, I was driving to an appointment and I passed a drill rig that appeared to be drilling a new well very near the road I was driving on. Both the driller and his helper were working bare headed.
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How to Hire Drill Crews in an Age of Medical Pot

Marijuana is Everywhere. What's an Employer to Do?
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Jeremy Verdusco
July 24, 2017
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A "one-strike" policy can keep employers from limiting their hiring options.
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Boart Longyear Awarded for Drilling Safety

Award Recipients Based on Lowest Injury Rates Across Canada
July 18, 2017
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The company was recognized by the Canadian Diamond Drill Association for surface and underground drilling.


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Brock Yordy

Hard Hats Protect Our Greatest Safety Device

Brock Yordy
Brock Yordy
July 6, 2017
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The most complex and fragile piece of equipment on the jobsite is our brain, and one slight impact could change your life forever.
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Colorado School of Mines Introduces New Safety Training Tool

School Says Hands-On Training Approach is More Effective
April 10, 2017
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Mobilize Rescue System offers guidance for medical emergency management.


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Jeremy Verdusco

Striving for a 100-Percent Safety Record

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Jeremy Verdusco
January 1, 2017
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I’m not exactly what you’d call a walking encyclopedia of OSHA policies, guidelines and interpretations.


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Wayne Nash

For Drillers, Early Experiences Add Up to Safety Mentality

Wayne Nash, Columnist
Wayne Nash
November 1, 2016
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The drilling industry has changed a lot in the 50 years I have been involved.
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John Schmitt

Safety Has to Be a Lifestyle on Drilling Jobs

John Schmitt, CWD/PI
John Schmitt
November 1, 2016
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Those of you who are regular readers of this column know that I usually write about “what I know.”
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Brian Maeck

Drilling Contractors Reduce Risk with Distracted Driving Policies

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Brian Maeck
November 1, 2016
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For Boart Longyear employees, “DNT TXT N DRV” is merely the beginning.
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