Episode 65 – The Driller Newscast Major PFAS Settlement plus the Trench Safety Stand Down June 12, 2023 No Comments We explain the recent $1.18B PFAS class-action settlement with DuPont, Corteva and Chemours.Read More
Cited by OSHA for Unreported Hospitalization? They Do That? May 18, 2023 No Comments This week, we take a question from a company cited for an unreported hospitalization It’s Ask Brock 213.Read More
Mental Health Safety for Drillers? It Goes Beyond Pills Coworkers, Friends and Families Offer Critical Supports Dave Bowers March 17, 2023 No Comments The risk for a person on antidepressants doesn’t necessarily disappear while on medication.Read More
Set the Right Tone for the Day with a Good Safety Talk March 16, 2023 No Comments Sometimes, it’s in the delivery. Our host discusses tailgate talks that people listen to. It’s Ask Brock 204.Read More
What Are the Components to a Tailgate Talk? March 2, 2023 No Comments A refresher on topics for regular safety meetings in drilling and construction. It’s Ask Brock 202.Read More
Hard Hats versus Safety Helmets for Drilling, Construction Latest PPE Protects Head from Impacts from Above and Side Dave Bowers February 17, 2023 No Comments Latest PPE protects workers from both overhead and side impacts, making it worth considering for drillers.Read More
Should I Drill My Own Water Well? February 2, 2023 No Comments Ask Brock’s short answer: No! But here he gets into scientific and health reasons to leave it to the pros.Read More
Adapting to Innovations in the Water Well Industry From Materials to Software, Contractors who Embrace Progress Thrive Jeremy Verdusco February 1, 2023 No Comments Listen to the market, experts say, then adapt your equipment, supplies, business and website accordingly.Read More
Changing Tasks? Pause to Refocus on Safety Heavy Equipment Focus can Blind us to Surroundings Dave Bowers January 18, 2023 One Comment Heavy equipment operation takes focus. A 30-second brain break after a task can help us refocus on our surroundings.Read More
Groundwater Week Special Feature The Simple ‘5x3 Goals’ System for Drill Crew Evaluation Mapped-Out Goals, Scheduled Check-Ins Keep Growth on Track Brock Yordy January 13, 2023 No Comments Method helps employees feel ownership over development, helps companies keep growth on track.Read More