Tips for Safely Operating Mobile Generators Todd Howe May 25, 2015 No Comments The oil and gas industry is a difficult business.Read More
For drilling contractors, getting to the jobsite also demands safety David S. Bardsley March 1, 2015 No Comments Over the last 30 years of my career, I have seen a dramatic shift in the safety requirements in the water well/environmental drilling industry.Read More
Drilling Safety Starts Behind the Wheel Brock Yordy March 1, 2015 No Comments In light of the Jan. 9, 2015 Interstate 94 massive vehicle pileup, it is a good time to reflect on our industry and the many miles we drive every day.Read More
Boart Longyear Wins Safety Award for Injury Rating of Zero Saskatchewan Mining Association Honors Boart Longyear Drillers February 16, 2015 No Comments Boart Longyear's Saskatchewan-based drilling team earned a 2014 SMA Safety Award from the Saskatchewan Mining Association.Read More
DSL Launches E-Training Course on Rig Inspections New Course Makes Equipment Inspection, Maintenance Easier for Drillers January 15, 2015 No Comments The e-course is designed to teach drill crews how to identify and report faults and issues that can develop between inspections.Read More
Drilling Jobsite Innovations for the New Year Brock Yordy December 9, 2014 No Comments By the year 2020, the world population will be 7.5 billion people.Read More
Boart Longyear Recognized for No Lost Time Injuries in Second Quarter Winner of Safety Award from Canadian Diamond Drill Association November 12, 2014 No Comments “Boart Longyear has demonstrated outstanding commitment and leadership in health and safety,” says Louise Lowe, CDDA manager.Read More
Simple Steps Increase Site, Worker Safety for Drilling Jobs Brandon Wronski November 1, 2014 No Comments Few if any would dispute the vital importance of drill site safety.Read More
For Drilling Jobs, Safety Needs to Be No. 1 Priority Doug Walker November 1, 2014 No Comments I would like to dedicate this column to three individuals who I mention by first name only, as well as to their families.Read More
For Drilling Jobs, Preparation and Planning Prevent Poor Performance Brock Yordy November 1, 2014 No Comments “Proper planning prevents poor performance.”Read More