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Dave Bowers

Eye Safety Basics for Drillers

In Vast Majority of Injuries, Eye Protection not Worn, Worn Wrong
Dave Bowers
Dave Bowers
May 21, 2021
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When workers go to the ER with eye injuries, often protection wasn’t worn, was worn incorrectly.
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David King

Troubleshooting Drill Pipe: What You Don’t Know

On Drilling Jobsite, Solutions Only as Broad as Your Expertise
David King
David King
May 17, 2021
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Broad expertise solves drilling jobsite problems, so if you lack in one area, bring in an expert.
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George Dugan

The 1-2-3 Approach to Drilling Fluids

Gel Strength, Fluid Loss and Controlling Clay all Play a Role
George Dugan
George Dugan
May 14, 2021
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Mud techs, operators can ask a few simple questions to optimize their fluids to the drilling project.
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leadership

A Most Expensive Water Well: When Leaders Do Not Listen

Leaders Put Decisions in Context when a Project Heads in a New Direction
Jake Fletcher
Jake Fletcher
May 11, 2021
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Leaders put decisions in context, particularly when the drill project moves in a different direction than advised.


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mentorship

Retain Your Drilling Crews with New Hire Mentoring

Direct Connection Can Aid Onboarding, Clarify Expectations
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Jessica Alexander
May 7, 2021
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Mentors can make a direct connection, aid onboarding and clarify goals.


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Jeremy Verdusco

Covid-19 Vaccines: Managing Risk for Drillers, Their Families

It’s a Choice, but One that Makes Sense
Jeremy Verdusco
Jeremy Verdusco
April 30, 2021
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Hardy, self-reliant drillers may have innate wariness to “experts,” but powerful drive to protect family.
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Dave Bowers

Quick Coupler 101 for Drillers in the Field

They Make Skids, Excavators into Multi-Tools, but Demand Safe Operation
Dave Bowers
Dave Bowers
April 23, 2021
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Whether you use a bucket, shovel or hammer on the business end of your excavator, verify the connection before use.
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company culture

Welcome to My Drilling Company, Have a Shirt

Little Things Like a Free Logo Polo can Help New Hires Feel Valued
Jake Fletcher
Jake Fletcher
April 21, 2021
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Company culture, from productivity to safety, starts with making new hires, existing employees feel valued.


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John Schmitt

Selecting Wire Lines for a Spudder Drill Rig

What to Look for in a Drill Line for a Spudder Rig
John Schmitt, CWD/PI
John Schmitt
April 19, 2021
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Drilling vet and columnist John Schmitt discusses what to look for in wire rope for small, mid-size and larger spudder drill rigs.


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Todd Tannehill

For Drillers, It’s the Balance of Power

Mud Scale is Key for Grouting, Solidification, Horizontal Drilling Jobs
Todd Tannehill
Todd Tannehill
April 16, 2021
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A mud scale, also called a mud balance, is indispensable for drilling jobs like grouting and slurry solidification


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