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If your feet aren’t working, you aren’t either. In water well and geothermal drilling, you need boots that do more than just exist—they need to perform. 

Cal/OSHA strengthened worker-heat-protections by mandating specific requirements from employers, including worker rest breaks in shaded areas without risk of retaliation.

In this episode of The Driller Newscast, Host Brock Yordy dives into the so-called “Big Beautiful Bill” making waves in Washington—legislation with major implications for the drilling, HVAC, and geothermal industries.

The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) and its partners are once again promoting the National Safety Stand-Down, an initiative that encourages employers and workers across the country to refocus on fall prevention.

If we want the industry to grow without stepping on toes or wasting time, we need to rethink how we approach engineering and execution. 

With a new administration pushing for deregulation and changes at OSHA, the future of workplace safety in the drilling industry is uncertain.

One company recently encountered the scheme when a scammer placed an order for tools and then tried to convince them to pay a freight company via ACH transfer. 

It's crucial to address workplace harassment in the drilling industry, foster open conversations, and create a culture where everyone feels safe, respected, and valued.

Soren Soe, Rig Developer, discusses the advantages of utilizing Coiled Tube Drilling.

A 21st Century Approach to developing new drilling technology.