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Exertion, Repetitive Stress Injuries in Drilling and Construction

Ergonomics, Lifting Policies Can Help Minimize Risks

Brock Yordy

October 25, 2022

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Common tasks during drilling like rod handling pose potential for injuries to soft-tissue, musculoskeletal system.

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.

Mitigating Risk During Rod Handling

August 2, 2019

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In episode 17 of our Ask Brock video series, expert trainer and The Driller contributor Brock Yordy offers insights on cutting risks associated with rod handling.

Hands-Free Rod Handling on Drilling Jobs

Brock Yordy

April 1, 2019

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Rod handling is one of those elusive innovations attempted and often, after several failures, abandoned for traditional methods. Layne succeeded where many had failed by capitalizing on its strong drilling knowledge to create a solution that would be practical in the field.

Drillform Debuts New Service Rig Catwalk

New Video Illustrates the Features of the New Bulldog ST710

May 23, 2017

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The Bulldog ST710 is a base model pneumatic service rig pipe handler.

Boart Longyear Launches LF160 Drill Rig, FL262 Freedom Loader

Designed to Meet Tough Safety Standards without Losing Productivity

October 19, 2016

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The rig and loader combined feature hands-free rod handling and freedom of movement.

Atlas Copco Rolls Out New SmartROC D60 Drilling Rig

Versatile Rig Built to Take on a Variety of Surface Applications

March 11, 2016

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Auto Rod Handling feature automatically adds and then extracts rods when desired depth is reached.

Limited Access Drilling: Simple Solutions to Frustrating Problems

Kelvin Cech

March 1, 2016

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It’s a beautiful day for drilling! That’s the message from thousands of drilling crews each time they head to a new jobsite. Fighting back against a turbulent economy with a shiny new contract in your pocket is a big part of our industry’s new reality.

Tool, rod handling innovations can keep drillers’ hands safe

Monika Portman

July 2, 2014

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I sit through many meetings in which safety is discussed. The topics to improve safety often cover metrics, implementation of new programs, management interactions … and the list goes on.