Safety - Articles - Page 22

Culture of Safety Critical for Crews in Trenches

December 26, 2017

Earlier this week, no further than 30 miles from where I am writing this article, an excavation company working on a utility construction project had a trench collapse on two of their workers with one of those crew members losing their life.

How Do I Comply With New ELD Rules?

Jeremy Verdusco

November 20, 2017

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Behind drilling, driving probably occupies the most at-work time for drill crews and contractors.

Tips for Job Safety Analysis on Drilling Jobs

Bill Murphy

October 25, 2017

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When done well, a job safety analysis (JSA) is an effective tool for identifying and addressing worksite hazards before incidents occur.

TEI Rock Drills HCC-10

October 23, 2017

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The HCC-10 excavator attachment is designed to exceed new safety requirements.

You Know the Drill: Longtime Driller Finds Value in Geology Background

Valerie King

October 17, 2017

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Art Becker, CPG, MGWC, graduated from Rutgers University in 1972 with a degree in geology.

Safety Is Job One for Drilling Sites

Todd Tannehill

October 11, 2017

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Contractors, inspectors and all others need to be aware of the surroundings and remember that we work in a dangerous environment.

National Drilling Association Safety Awards Announced

Top safety award goes to Cascade Drilling LP

October 10, 2017

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The NDA presented 2016 Safety Awards to recipients at its 2017 convention in Massachusetts.

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.