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jobsite injuries

Resolve to Slow Down, Prioritize Safety in the New Year

We Can Prevent Unsafe Acts with Time, Thought
Dave Bowers
Dave Bowers
December 26, 2022
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Most construction injuries and fatalities trace back to human error. Slow down a bit and think things through.


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pH testing

Clearing Up Questions about Soda Ash, Make-Up Water

Are There Alternatives? Can it Make pH too High?
George Dugan
December 21, 2022
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From the right pH to precipitating out hardness, soda ash is hard to beat for pretreating make-up water.


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training drillers

Recruiting and Retaining Top Drilling Talent

Basic Do’s and Don’ts for Winning the War for Capable Crews
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Jessica Alexander
December 16, 2022
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From efficient processes to proper training, basic do’s and don’ts of winning the war for capable employees.


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drilling team-building end phase

Stages of Drill Team Development, Part 5: Ending

‘Ending’ Phase Seeks Feedback and Gives Recognition
Jake Fletcher
Jake Fletcher
December 13, 2022
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In ‘ending’ phase, crews finalize project, give and receive feedback, and get the recognition they deserve.


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Cable-Tool Fishing? Have a Plan Before it Happens

A Failed First Try Significantly Complicates Tool Recovery
John Schmitt
December 2, 2022
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Columnist John Schmitt talks fishing for drill tools and the importance of getting it right the first time.


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changing drilling technology

What Innovations Changed your Part of the Drilling Industry?

From Mobile Rigs to Sonic, Drilling has a History of Advancements
David King
David King
November 30, 2022
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Electronics, telematics, other advancements have pushed drilling into new possibilities.


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boosting productivity

In 2023, Solve Your Small Problems

Every Person and Business has Regular, Day-to-Day Pain Points
Jeremy Verdusco
November 26, 2022
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Technology can help streamline pain points so you can dedicate your time to tasks with higher value, return.


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polymer-based drilling fluids for HDD

Polymer Drilling Fluids for Small-Diameter HDD Bores

Tempted to Drill with Water? Premeasured Mixes Could Help
Brian Vance
Brian Vance
November 25, 2022
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Not every drilling job calls for bentonite. Premeasured polymer mixes can simplify short HDD runs.


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cohesive drilling team

Stages of Drill Team Development, Part 4: Performing

‘Performing’ Phase Tests Crews against Real Tasks
Jake Fletcher
Jake Fletcher
November 23, 2022
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In ‘performing’ phase, crew executes on real tasks, while continuing to evaluate and improve.


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multi-generational workforce in the drilling industry

Managing a Multi-Generation Workforce in Drilling, Construction

Is it a Help or Hindrance? Leadership Decides
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Jessica Alexander
November 22, 2022
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Leaders can guide workers of different generations with an understanding of communication styles, motivations.


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