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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

What to Know before Modding, Repairing your Drill Mast

Knowing how to Weld is not the Same as Factory Spec
Dave Bowers
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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How Important is Hearing Protection for Drillers?

Earplugs Sometimes Scoffed at on Drilling Jobs
Dave Bowers
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?
Dave Bowers
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
Dave Bowers
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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A Driller’s Primer on Wire Rope Connections, Rigging

Often When It Fails, it’s the Connection not the Rope Itself
Dave Bowers
Dave Bowers
May 27, 2020
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Know the strengths, weaknesses of different connecting technologies.
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wire rope inspection

Common Wear Areas for Wire Rope Use in Drilling

Dave Bowers
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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inspecting wire rope

How Often Should Drillers Replace Wire Ropes?

Dave Bowers
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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using wire rope on a drilling rig

Cores to Strands: More Basics on Wire Rope for Drillers

Dave Bowers
Dave Bowers
March 9, 2020
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Wire rope is, in fact, a dynamic machine and, like all machines, requires a little knowledge to get optimal performance and safety.
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wire rope

What Are Wire-Rope Standards for Drillers?

Dave Bowers
Dave Bowers
February 17, 2020
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How much does the average driller really know about wire rope? What industry standards apply?
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horizontal directional drilling

How to Minimize Risks on HDD Jobs

Dave Bowers
Dave Bowers
January 10, 2020
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Horizontal directional drilling, like any type of drilling, has inherent safety risks that must be mitigated.
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