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Ask Brock Pauses the Hard Work to Honor Labor Day

September 1, 2021

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On episode 125 of Ask Brock, host Brock Yordy salutes the working people out there for Labor Day.

We Often Ignore One Big Risk in Drilling: Attitudes toward Safety

A Fresh Look at “Acceptable” Risks, Mitigation in Drilling, Construction

Brock Yordy

August 27, 2021

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That feeling of “it won’t happen to me” can give crews a false sense of safety on jobsites full of hazards.

How Do You Deal with Stress on a High-Profile Drilling Project?

August 26, 2021

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Host Brock Yordy offers tips for stress management. It’s Ask Brock, episode 124.

Want to Keep Safe on a Drilling Job? Training is the Key

Number of Hazards Make Clear Case for Professional Development

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Dave Bowers

August 24, 2021

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Whether you work as the driller or the scientist on site, training can help you recognize and avoid common hazards.

What Can I Do to Prevent Injuries in a Drilling Career?

July 29, 2021

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Host Brock Yordy talks injury prevention and longevity in the drilling industry. It’s Ask Brock episode 120.

What is an Ideal Plan for Containment, Spills on a Drilling Site?

July 23, 2021

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Host Brock Yordy talks about the inevitable: spills and containment on drill sites. It’s Ask Brock episode 119.

Colorado Drilling Contractor Charts Her Path in Environmental, Geotech

‘I Can Do Better,” Former Secretary said of Male-Dominated Industry

Brock Yordy

July 23, 2021

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Former secretary looked at male-dominated drilling industry and said, “I can do better.”

What Are the Most Important Things to Look for in a Drill Rig?

July 15, 2021

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Host Brock Yordy discusses qualities he looks for in a drilling rig. It’s Ask Brock episode 118.

Confined Spaces: Roles, Responsibilities for Drill Crews

Identify Roles, Rescue Plan and Permitting in Advance

Dave Bowers

July 14, 2021

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Identify critical roles and train workers, and make sure a rescue plan and any required permitting are in place.

UMA Preserves Retaining Wall Structures for N.C. Bridge Demo

Project Involved 14 Ground Anchors, some through Bridge Deck

July 13, 2021

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Company used duplex drilling technique to depth, installed anchors up to 50 feet.

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Ask Brock Pauses the Hard Work to Honor Labor Day

We Often Ignore One Big Risk in Drilling: Attitudes toward Safety

How Do You Deal with Stress on a High-Profile Drilling Project?

Want to Keep Safe on a Drilling Job? Training is the Key

What Can I Do to Prevent Injuries in a Drilling Career?

What is an Ideal Plan for Containment, Spills on a Drilling Site?

Colorado Drilling Contractor Charts Her Path in Environmental, Geotech

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UMA Preserves Retaining Wall Structures for N.C. Bridge Demo

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