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Dave Bowers

Dave Bowers

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.

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Dave Bowers

Fall Protection 101 for Drilling Jobs

What Are the Requirements, Features of Common PFA Devices?
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Dave Bowers
January 8, 2021
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Personal fall-arrest systems require training, inspection to safeguard workers.
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Dave Bowers

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

On Jobsites, Falls Are a Common Fatality, Injury
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Dave Bowers
December 11, 2020
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Falls often rank first among jobsite fatalities and injuries. Drillings jobs are no different.
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Dave Bowers

How can Drillers Guard against Depression?

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

What to Know before Modding, Repairing your Drill Mast

Knowing how to Weld is not the Same as Factory Spec
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Dave Bowers
September 23, 2020
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You may be a good welder, but it’s not the same as factory specifications.
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Dave Bowers

How Important is Hearing Protection for Drillers?

Earplugs Sometimes Scoffed at on Drilling Jobs
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Dave Bowers
August 7, 2020
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Earplugs can help operators reduce exposure risk, meet OSHA noise standards.


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Dave Bowers

Should Geotechnical Drillers Use Slip Rings?

Common, but Divisive, Tool: Are Slip Rings Safe?
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Dave Bowers
July 13, 2020
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Tool aids production, but requires diligence for use on drilling jobs.
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How Drillers Can Tune Up Their Toolbox Talks

Drilling Crew Buy-In is Crucial to Getting Message Across
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Dave Bowers
June 24, 2020
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Do it right, and they can be a big part of an effective health and safety program.
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Dave Bowers

A Driller’s Primer on Wire Rope Connections, Rigging

Often When It Fails, it’s the Connection not the Rope Itself
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Dave Bowers
May 27, 2020
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Know the strengths, weaknesses of different connecting technologies.
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Common Wear Areas for Wire Rope Use in Drilling

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Dave Bowers
May 11, 2020
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Much of a wire rope can be in good working order, while some sections may still be at the point of replacement or failure. This column covers a few different methods of visual inspection.
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How Often Should Drillers Replace Wire Ropes?

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Dave Bowers
April 10, 2020
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Wire rope, despite its durability and strength, eventually wears out and must be removed. Regular inspection is crucial.
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