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Safety tips from long-time drilling trainer Dave Bowers, an instructor with the International Union of Operating Engineers, Local 150 AFL-CIO, Apprentice and Skill Improvement Program.

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drillers' mental health

Mental Health Safety for Drillers? It Goes Beyond Pills

Coworkers, Friends and Families Offer Critical Supports
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Dave Bowers
March 17, 2023
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The risk for a person on antidepressants doesn’t necessarily disappear while on medication.


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safety helmets

Hard Hats versus Safety Helmets for Drilling, Construction

Latest PPE Protects Head from Impacts from Above and Side
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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.


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the “dirt arena” at the Apprentice and Skill Improvement Program training facility

Changing Tasks? Pause to Refocus on Safety

Heavy Equipment Focus can Blind us to Surroundings
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Dave Bowers
January 18, 2023
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Heavy equipment operation takes focus. A 30-second brain break after a task can help us refocus on our surroundings.


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jobsite injuries

Resolve to Slow Down, Prioritize Safety in the New Year

We Can Prevent Unsafe Acts with Time, Thought
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Dave Bowers
December 26, 2022
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Most construction injuries and fatalities trace back to human error. Slow down a bit and think things through.


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drilling safety

How to Know if You are Overexposed to a Chemical

Employees Benefit by Educating, Advocating for Themselves
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Dave Bowers
November 19, 2022
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Employers, of course, have a responsibility in the workplace, but when did you last read a safety data sheet?


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driller training

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.


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Trench safety training at the Apprentice and Skill Improvement Program

Trenching Deaths in 2022 Already Outpace 2021

Fatalities Remind Industry of Trench, Excavation Risks
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Dave Bowers
August 19, 2022
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Human cost of an unsafe trench outweighs the expense of proper safety measures.


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stay alert

The Danger of Distractions for Equipment Operators

Driving or Drilling, Distractions Make Us Lose Focus
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Dave Bowers
July 20, 2022
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Whether you’re driving or drilling, Cooper’s code tells us multitasking makes us less safe.


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HazCom Globally Harmonized System

HazCom and Drill Crews: Developing an Employer Program

Tips to Make Sense of Labeling, SDSs and Training for Toxic Substances
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Dave Bowers
June 10, 2022
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Resources can help employers with labeling, SDSs, training and other critical parts of hazard communication.


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Dave Bowers

HazCom and Drill Crews: Chemical Exposure Limits

When Must Employers Take Steps to Protect Workers?
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Dave Bowers
May 16, 2022
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Know the recommended exposure limits (RELs) for the toxic substances your crews may encounter on the job.


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