2022 November

The Driller Magazine

In the November 2022 issue of The Driller, we share tips for short, engaging safety meetings.

Getting Attention: Safety Talks in Short, Hands-On Chunks

Short, Periodic Meetings Can Help in Culture of Distraction

Jeremy Verdusco

November 1, 2022

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Do your crews’ eyes wander during safety meetings? Try shorter, more frequent meetings with a hands-on component.

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.

Sackett vs. EPA May Again Redefine WOTUS

Case a Tangle of Water, Private Property, Regulatory Concerns

Jeremy Verdusco

October 31, 2022

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What we mean by WOTUS can have wide implications, from permitting to fluids management to disposal.

Hiring Drillers? Try Using Your Company’s Own Data

‘Predictive Analytics’ Can Help Contractors Make the Right Hires

Jessica Alexander

October 10, 2022

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‘Predictive analytics’ can help drilling, construction firms make more educated, and lasting, hiring choices.

Want to Keep Drilling Crews Happy? Train Them

In a Tough Labor Market, Training Can Set you Apart

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Dave Bowers

October 12, 2022

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Raise your hand if you became lead driller when the lead driller called in sick one day. There’s a better way.

Stages of Drill Team Development, Part 3: Norming

In ‘Norm’ Phase, Teams Explore Trust, Accountability

Jake Fletcher

October 18, 2022

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‘Norm’ phase allows developing teams to explore trust and hold each other accountable.

Building the Drilling Fluids Distributor, Contractor Relationship

Success Based on Knowledge, Stock and Communication

Michael Kleespies

October 21, 2022

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With a wave of infrastructure funds coming, suppliers and buyers can ultimately help one another succeed.

Fishing Tools for a Spudder Operation: the Jar Bumper

Drilling Tools Stuck? We Start with the Jar Bumper

John Schmitt

October 28, 2022

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Columnist John Schmitt walks us through fishing tools for cable-tool drilling starting with the jar bumper.

The Driller Magazine

2022 November

Features

Getting Attention: Safety Talks in Short, Hands-On Chunks

Exertion, Repetitive Stress Injuries in Drilling and Construction

Columns

Sackett vs. EPA May Again Redefine WOTUS

Hiring Drillers? Try Using Your Company’s Own Data

Want to Keep Drilling Crews Happy? Train Them

Stages of Drill Team Development, Part 3: Norming

Building the Drilling Fluids Distributor, Contractor Relationship

Fishing Tools for a Spudder Operation: the Jar Bumper

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