Communication, Training Key to Drilling Rig Safety Straight Talk Helps Break Down Safety for Drilling Crews Jeremy Verdusco November 1, 2015 No Comments Lots of companies talk about safety. But, when companies are ready to listen, they can go to an event like the National Drilling Association’s recent convention outside Baltimore, and hear from an expert like Chuck Valenta of Terracon.Read More
When It Comes to Drilling Rig Safety, Play It Smart Jeremy Verdusco November 1, 2015 No Comments If you’ve ever done anything stupid — I mean really stupid — raise your hand.Read More
Hazloc Heaters Introduces New Steam Rig Heater Series Redesigned to handle higher operating steam pressures October 31, 2015 No Comments SRH2 generation of heaters is designed for drill rigs where freeze-up conditions can occur.Read More
NDA Announces 2014 Safety Awards Winners Five Recipients Awarded for Annual Exposure Hours September 26, 2015 No Comments Winners accomplished above-average safety records.Read More
Drilling Rig Maintenance 101 Valerie King August 1, 2015 One Comment When it comes to any profession, success, efficiency and customer satisfaction are always the end goals.Read More
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