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Hard Hats and Habits: Rethinking Head Protection in Drilling

Talking safety and hard hats on the job site

Dave Bowers

July 27, 2025

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If you need to replace your whole hard hat, consider a new safety helmet designed to increase head protection.

The Job Site Fit Check: Boots

Entry #1: Boot Battle – Are Your Soles Ready for the Site?

John Oldani

Rachel Bourne

June 27, 2025

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If your feet aren’t working, you aren’t either. In water well and geothermal drilling, you need boots that do more than just exist—they need to perform.

Pyramex Winter Work Wear PPE Collection

Company Offers Personal Protective Equipment for All Weather

The Driller Staff

December 12, 2023

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Company says it designs personal protective equipment, hi-vis gear for all weather conditions.

OSHA Makes Switch to Safety Helmets for Employees

Agency Also Urges Employers to Shift Away from Hard Hats

The Driller Staff

December 11, 2023

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Agency also urges employers in construction-related industries to shift away from traditional hard hats.

Magid TRX883 Level 3 Impact Resistant Glove

Glove Meets ANSI/ISEA 138 Safety Benchmark

The Driller Staff

November 30, 2023

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Company says glove’s design allows it to remain comfortable while meeting ANSI/ISEA safety benchmark.

Hard Hats versus Safety Helmets for Drilling, Construction

Latest PPE Protects Head from Impacts from Above and Side

Dave Bowers

February 17, 2023

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Latest PPE protects workers from both overhead and side impacts, making it worth considering for drillers.

Not Wearing PPE on Drilling Jobs? It’ll Sting You Eventually

Protective Gear Helps, whether and Injuries Takes a Second or 25 Years

David King

June 29, 2021

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Employees, employers have a responsibility to one another to lower jobsite risks.

Eye Safety Basics for Drillers

In Vast Majority of Injuries, Eye Protection not Worn, Worn Wrong

Dave Bowers

May 21, 2021

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When workers go to the ER with eye injuries, often protection wasn’t worn, was worn incorrectly.

Proper PPE Can Boost Safety on Drilling Jobs

John Schmitt

August 22, 2017

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Recently, I was driving to an appointment and I passed a drill rig that appeared to be drilling a new well very near the road I was driving on. Both the driller and his helper were working bare headed.