What Can I Do to Prevent Injuries in a Drilling Career? July 29, 2021 No Comments Host Brock Yordy talks injury prevention and longevity in the drilling industry. It’s Ask Brock episode 120.Read More
Tips to Minimize Summer Heat Risks on Drilling Jobs Hydration, Rest and Shade Critical to Head Off Heat-Related Illnesses July 27, 2021 No Comments Crews need hydration, regular rest and shade to stay safe, productive during hot months.Read More
Confined Spaces: Roles, Responsibilities for Drill Crews Identify Roles, Rescue Plan and Permitting in Advance Dave Bowers July 14, 2021 No Comments Identify critical roles and train workers, and make sure a rescue plan and any required permitting are in place.Read More
Not Wearing PPE on Drilling Jobs? It’ll Sting You Eventually Protective Gear Helps, whether and Injuries Takes a Second or 25 Years David King June 29, 2021 No Comments Employees, employers have a responsibility to one another to lower jobsite risks.Read More
Confined Spaces: What Drillers Need to Know From Pump Houses to Pits, Assess and Mitigate Your Risks Dave Bowers June 22, 2021 No Comments Learn how to identify confined spaces, and what the risks are for those entering them.Read More
What Can We Do to Prevent Injuries on Drilling Jobs? June 3, 2021 No Comments On episode 112 of Ask Brock, host Brock Yordy talks about re-examining safety after an incident.Read More
Eye Safety Basics for Drillers In Vast Majority of Injuries, Eye Protection not Worn, Worn Wrong Dave Bowers May 21, 2021 No Comments When workers go to the ER with eye injuries, often protection wasn’t worn, was worn incorrectly.Read More
What is Your Greatest Safety Concern this Month? May 13, 2021 No Comments On episode 109 of Ask Brock, host Brock Yordy discusses his top safety worries for the drilling jobsite.Read More
Quick Coupler 101 for Drillers in the Field They Make Skids, Excavators into Multi-Tools, but Demand Safe Operation Dave Bowers April 23, 2021 No Comments Whether you use a bucket, shovel or hammer on the business end of your excavator, verify the connection before use.Read More
Situational Awareness and Safety on Drilling Jobsites Know Your Environment and Your Actions, and What Might Happen Next Mario Brunet March 31, 2021 No Comments It comes down to knowing your environment and your actions, and anticipating what could happen next.Read More