What Can Drillers Do to Guard Against Silica? The Driller Staff July 30, 2020 No Comments Host Brock Yordy talks to Glenn Minyard about the dangers of dust on drilling jobs in episode 68 of Ask Brock.Read More
Guarding Against Covid-19 on the Drilling Jobsite Masks Aren't New in PPE Kit, but More Vital than Ever Jeremy Verdusco July 29, 2020 No Comments Masks aren't new for drillers, but pandemic expands reasons, situations to use them.Read More
What Can Drillers Do to Protect Against Heat-Related Illnesses? The Driller Staff July 23, 2020 No Comments Host Brock Yordy talks hydration and heat stress in the latest Ask Brock, episode 67.Read More
Mask Up, Drillers: An Update on Covid-19 The Driller Staff July 20, 2020 No Comments On episode 8 of Drilling In-Site, we talk about the coronavirus pandemic and its ongoing effects on the industry.Read More
Should Geotechnical Drillers Use Slip Rings? Common, but Divisive, Tool: Are Slip Rings Safe? Dave Bowers July 13, 2020 One Comment Tool aids production, but requires diligence for use on drilling jobs.Read More
How Can Drillers 'Safety Hard' Leading Into the Holiday Weekend? The Driller Staff July 2, 2020 No Comments Host Brock Yordy safeties hard and plays hard (and celebrates a birthday) in the latest Ask Brock, episode 64.Read More
How Drillers Can Tune Up Their Toolbox Talks Drilling Crew Buy-In is Crucial to Getting Message Across Dave Bowers June 24, 2020 No Comments Do it right, and they can be a big part of an effective health and safety program.Read More
Labor Department Compiles OSHA Guidance on Covid-19 Website Features Information for Employers, Workers June 2, 2020 No Comments New website a quick safety reference for employers, workers.Read More
A Driller’s Primer on Wire Rope Connections, Rigging Often When It Fails, it’s the Connection not the Rope Itself Dave Bowers May 27, 2020 No Comments Know the strengths, weaknesses of different connecting technologies.Read More
Common Wear Areas for Wire Rope Use in Drilling Dave Bowers May 11, 2020 No Comments Much of a wire rope can be in good working order, while some sections may still be at the point of replacement or failure. This column covers a few different methods of visual inspection.Read More