Episode 9 – The Driller Newscast They All Want Management: Hiring Gen Z in Drilling, Trades May 2, 2022 No Comments In episode 9, anchor Brock Yordy explores hiring in construction plus has tips for working safely in heat.Read More
Episode 8 – The Driller Newscast Plugging Orphan Wells, plus Recruiting New Hires April 25, 2022 No Comments In episode 8, anchor Brock Yordy covers oil & gas well abandonment in Kentucky and talks to driller Robert Coon.Read More
Good Books for Drilling and Construction Professionals April 21, 2022 No Comments Looking for reading material? On episode 158 of Ask Brock, host Brock Yordy has book recommendations.Read More
Episode 7 – The Driller Newscast OSHA, MSHA Fatalities in Construction and Drilling April 18, 2022 No Comments In episode 7, the host talks OSHA and MSHA fatalities so far in 2022, then interviews driller Jake Fletcher.Read More
Tips for Installing, Grouting 600-Foot Geothermal Loops April 14, 2022 No Comments On this episode, host Brock Yordy talks getting geothermal installs and grouting right. It’s Ask Brock 157.Read More
HazCom and Drill Crews: What is Toxicity? A Discussion of Hazard Communication for Drilling Companies Dave Bowers April 11, 2022 No Comments Talk of chemical hazards with your company’s workforce starts by understanding the basics of toxicology.Read More
Episode 6 – The Driller Newscast Global Water Disputes, Plus Driller Hearing Safety April 11, 2022 No Comments In episode 6, we cover international water disputes and their parallels to the U.S., plus hearing safety for drillers.Read More
What is the Most Dangerous Part of Drilling a Well? April 7, 2022 No Comments On episode 156 of Ask Brock, the host discusses the most dangerous aspect of operating a drilling rig: driving.Read More
Episode 5 – The Driller Newscast Getting to the Drilling Job, Plus Bottled Water News April 4, 2022 One Comment The host talks safe driving, site assessment and the Great Lakes Compact, and interviews driller Mike Steffan.Read More
Episode 4 – The Driller Newscast Lightning Safety for Drillers, Plus Thoughts on the EPA Episode 4 features lightning safety tips for drillers and a talk with geologist Nancy Pasillas of Talon/LPE. March 28, 2022 No Comments Episode 4 features lightning safety tips for drillers and a talk with geologist Nancy Pasillas of Talon/LPE.Read More