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Do You Act Safe or Just ‘Feel’ Safe on Drilling Jobs?

Constant Exposure to Hazards Can Give Drillers a False Sense of Safety
Jeremy Verdusco
September 1, 2021
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Constant exposure to hazards can give people working in drilling and construction fields a false sense of safety.
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We Often Ignore One Big Risk in Drilling: Attitudes toward Safety

A Fresh Look at “Acceptable” Risks, Mitigation in Drilling, Construction
Brock Yordy
Brock Yordy
August 27, 2021
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That feeling of “it won’t happen to me” can give crews a false sense of safety on jobsites full of hazards.


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Ask Brock video series

How Do You Deal with Stress on a High-Profile Drilling Project?

August 26, 2021
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Host Brock Yordy offers tips for stress management. It’s Ask Brock, episode 124.


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Dave Bowers

Want to Keep Safe on a Drilling Job? Training is the Key

Number of Hazards Make Clear Case for Professional Development
Dave Bowers
Dave Bowers
August 24, 2021
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Whether you work as the driller or the scientist on site, training can help you recognize and avoid common hazards.



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Ask Brock video series

What Can I Do to Prevent Injuries in a Drilling Career?

July 29, 2021
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Host Brock Yordy talks injury prevention and longevity in the drilling industry. It’s Ask Brock episode 120.
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Tips to Minimize Summer Heat Risks on Drilling Jobs

Hydration, Rest and Shade Critical to Head Off Heat-Related Illnesses
July 27, 2021
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Crews need hydration, regular rest and shade to stay safe, productive during hot months.
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Dave Bowers

Confined Spaces: Roles, Responsibilities for Drill Crews

Identify Roles, Rescue Plan and Permitting in Advance
Dave Bowers
Dave Bowers
July 14, 2021
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Identify critical roles and train workers, and make sure a rescue plan and any required permitting are in place.
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David King

Not Wearing PPE on Drilling Jobs? It’ll Sting You Eventually

Protective Gear Helps, whether and Injuries Takes a Second or 25 Years
David King
David King
June 29, 2021
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Employees, employers have a responsibility to one another to lower jobsite risks.
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Dave Bowers

Confined Spaces: What Drillers Need to Know

From Pump Houses to Pits, Assess and Mitigate Your Risks
Dave Bowers
Dave Bowers
June 22, 2021
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Learn how to identify confined spaces, and what the risks are for those entering them.
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Ask Brock video series

What Can We Do to Prevent Injuries on Drilling Jobs?

June 3, 2021
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On episode 112 of Ask Brock, host Brock Yordy talks about re-examining safety after an incident.
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