How much does the average driller really know about wire rope? What industry standards apply?

Horizontal directional drilling, like any type of drilling, has inherent safety risks that must be mitigated.

As drilling professionals, we should encourage consistently safe behaviors from all drill crew members, tool pushers, foremen and even the company owner. One of the most effective ways to do this is to lead by example.

I recently attended a safety training conference where a retired Chicago police officer gave a talk on mental focus and situational awareness. He advocated using the “Cooper code” to reduce incidents and mistakes at the jobsite.

Your hands are part of almost every activity you do at work or at home. Protecting them is imperative.