Dave Bowers is an instructor with the International Union of Operating Engineers, Local 150 AFL-CIO, Apprentice and Skill Improvement Program. Email him at dbowers@asiplocal150.org. For more information, visit asiplocal150.org.

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

Number of Hazards Make Clear Case for Professional Development

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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.

Confined Spaces: Roles, Responsibilities for Drill Crews

Identify Roles, Rescue Plan and Permitting in Advance

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.

Confined Spaces: What Drillers Need to Know

From Pump Houses to Pits, Assess and Mitigate Your Risks

Dave Bowers

June 22, 2021

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Learn how to identify confined spaces, and what the risks are for those entering them.

Eye Safety Basics for Drillers

In Vast Majority of Injuries, Eye Protection not Worn, Worn Wrong

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.

Quick Coupler 101 for Drillers in the Field

They Make Skids, Excavators into Multi-Tools, but Demand Safe Operation

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.

Drillers, Are you Acting as Safety Mentors?

Crew Leader Buy-In Works to Create a Safety Culture

Dave Bowers

March 24, 2021

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If you lead drilling crews, does your work reflect the company safety, efficiency goals?

Tips for Assessing Fall Hazards on Drilling Jobs

Even Relatively Short Falls Can Result in Major Injuries

Dave Bowers

February 12, 2021

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Improper ladder use, wrong steps common causes of injuries to drilling crews.

Fall Protection 101 for Drilling Jobs

What Are the Requirements, Features of Common PFA Devices?

Dave Bowers

January 8, 2021

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Personal fall-arrest systems require training, inspection to safeguard workers.

When, and Why, to Use Fall Protection on Drilling Jobs

On Jobsites, Falls Are a Common Fatality, Injury

Dave Bowers

December 11, 2020

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Falls often rank first among jobsite fatalities and injuries. Drillings jobs are no different.

How can Drillers Guard against Depression?

No Doubt, 2020 has been a Rough Year. But there are Tools to Help.

Dave Bowers

November 13, 2020

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Mental health is a big challenge in 2020, with risks bigger for millennials.

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In this session, you will be introduced to common odors and gasses found in today’s water supplies including hydrogen sulfide, methane, radon, chlorine, and chloramines. You’ll learn how to identify the presence of these gasses in water, key points about their composition as well as how to effectively treat them.

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

Confined Spaces: Roles, Responsibilities for Drill Crews

Confined Spaces: What Drillers Need to Know

Eye Safety Basics for Drillers

Quick Coupler 101 for Drillers in the Field

Drillers, Are you Acting as Safety Mentors?

Tips for Assessing Fall Hazards on Drilling Jobs

Fall Protection 101 for Drilling Jobs

When, and Why, to Use Fall Protection on Drilling Jobs

How can Drillers Guard against Depression?

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