Trench Fatalities a Stark Safety Reminder Drilling, Construction Workers Deserve Adequate Trench Safety Measures Jeremy Verdusco July 29, 2022 No Comments The Occupational Safety and Health Administration recently announced that 22 workers died in trench-related deaths in the first six months of 2022, easily topping 15 for all of 2021. Read More
The Danger of Distractions for Equipment Operators Driving or Drilling, Distractions Make Us Lose Focus Dave Bowers July 20, 2022 No Comments Whether you’re driving or drilling, Cooper’s code tells us multitasking makes us less safe.Read More
Episode 18 – The Driller Newscast The State of Water Wells, plus Near Misses on the Jobsite The Driller Staff July 5, 2022 No Comments In episode 18, we get an industry update from the Water Systems Council and talk about tracking near misses.Read More
HazCom and Drill Crews: Developing an Employer Program Tips to Make Sense of Labeling, SDSs and Training for Toxic Substances Dave Bowers June 10, 2022 No Comments Resources can help employers with labeling, SDSs, training and other critical parts of hazard communication.Read More
HazCom and Drill Crews: Chemical Exposure Limits When Must Employers Take Steps to Protect Workers? Dave Bowers May 16, 2022 No Comments Know the recommended exposure limits (RELs) for the toxic substances your crews may encounter on the job.Read More
Episode 11 – The Driller Newscast Trench Fatalities in the News, Plus Tips for Hand Safety May 16, 2022 No Comments In episode 11, anchor Brock Yordy puts the focus on trench-related fatalities in the construction industry.Read More
Episode 7 – The Driller Newscast OSHA, MSHA Fatalities in Construction and Drilling April 18, 2022 No Comments In episode 7, the host talks OSHA and MSHA fatalities so far in 2022, then interviews driller Jake Fletcher.Read More
HazCom and Drill Crews: What is Toxicity? A Discussion of Hazard Communication for Drilling Companies Dave Bowers April 11, 2022 No Comments Talk of chemical hazards with your company’s workforce starts by understanding the basics of toxicology.Read More
Episode 6 – The Driller Newscast Global Water Disputes, Plus Driller Hearing Safety April 11, 2022 No Comments In episode 6, we cover international water disputes and their parallels to the U.S., plus hearing safety for drillers.Read More
What is the Most Dangerous Part of Drilling a Well? April 7, 2022 No Comments On episode 156 of Ask Brock, the host discusses the most dangerous aspect of operating a drilling rig: driving.Read More