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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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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.