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.

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.

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.

What to Know before Modding, Repairing your Drill Mast

Knowing how to Weld is not the Same as Factory Spec

Dave Bowers

September 23, 2020

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You may be a good welder, but it’s not the same as factory specifications.

How Important is Hearing Protection for Drillers?

Earplugs Sometimes Scoffed at on Drilling Jobs

Dave Bowers

August 7, 2020

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Earplugs can help operators reduce exposure risk, meet OSHA noise standards.

Should Geotechnical Drillers Use Slip Rings?

Common, but Divisive, Tool: Are Slip Rings Safe?

Dave Bowers

July 13, 2020

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Tool aids production, but requires diligence for use on drilling jobs.

How Drillers Can Tune Up Their Toolbox Talks

Drilling Crew Buy-In is Crucial to Getting Message Across

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.

A Driller’s Primer on Wire Rope Connections, Rigging

Often When It Fails, it’s the Connection not the Rope Itself

Dave Bowers

May 27, 2020

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Know the strengths, weaknesses of different connecting technologies.

Common Wear Areas for Wire Rope Use in Drilling

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.

How Often Should Drillers Replace Wire Ropes?

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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Fall Protection 101 for Drilling Jobs

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

How can Drillers Guard against Depression?

What to Know before Modding, Repairing your Drill Mast

How Important is Hearing Protection for Drillers?

Should Geotechnical Drillers Use Slip Rings?

How Drillers Can Tune Up Their Toolbox Talks

A Driller’s Primer on Wire Rope Connections, Rigging

Common Wear Areas for Wire Rope Use in Drilling

How Often Should Drillers Replace Wire Ropes?

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