Articles by Dave Bowers

Vigilance, wellness checks can help drillers, construction workers support each other through aches, injury.

Articulated masts add flexibility required for micropiles, tiebacks, but come with specific risks to mitigate.

Launching a program? It doesn’t have to be complex, but it does have to be thorough and well-communicated.

Electric drill rigs could have huge advantages in efficiency, torque carbon footprint and — from a noise standpoint — safety.

Drillers want training and manufacturers want customers. Find the best training where those ideas intersect.

Whether you work as the driller or the scientist on site, training can help you recognize and avoid common hazards.