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Fall Protection 101 for Drilling Jobs

What Are the Requirements, Features of Common PFA Devices?

Dave Bowers

January 8, 2021

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Personal fall-arrest systems require training, inspection to safeguard workers.

Looking Forward to the 'New' Normal in 2021

You Survived 2020. Those Survival Skills will Make 2021 a Breeze.

Jeremy Verdusco

January 1, 2021

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Use 2020’s survival skills to build better drilling business and career opportunities in 2021.

One Man's Opinion – Two Weak Points of the Bucyrus-Erie 20W

Power Unit, Mast on Old Rig Made Hole, but Could Have been Better

John Schmitt

December 21, 2020

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Columnist John Schmitt critiques family’s longtime Bucyrus-Erie 20W.

HDD Drilling — Drilling with Water Only?

Maximize Feet per Day with the Right Fluids Mix

Michael Kleespies

December 18, 2020

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Water alone cannot adequately suspend, transport drill cuttings out of horizontal holes.

How to Find Job Candidates When You Can’t Meet Them Face-to-Face

Companies Can Fill Drilling Jobs, Even Amid Pandemic

Jessica Alexander

December 14, 2020

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From virtual job fairs to previous interviewees, cast a wide net amid Covid-19-related changes in hiring.

When, and Why, to Use Fall Protection on Drilling Jobs

On Jobsites, Falls Are a Common Fatality, Injury

Dave Bowers

December 11, 2020

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Falls often rank first among jobsite fatalities and injuries. Drillings jobs are no different.

A Drilling Industry Supplier's Perspective on Unforeseen Problems

You Mean to Tell Me I've been Selling Radioactive Drill Pipe?

David King

December 9, 2020

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Mill alarm on “hot” scrap iron sets off bells up, down supply chain.

'National Driller' Shortens Name to 'The Driller'

New Name Reflects Global Reach, Dedication to our Audience

Jeremy Verdusco

December 1, 2020

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Magazine’s new name better reflects audience, range of offerings, global reach.

U.S. Air Force's RED HORSE well drilling training program

How to Spot 'Blind' Leaders On and Off the Drilling Jobsite

Leaders Not Open to Lessons, Input can put Safety at Risk

Jake Fletcher

November 27, 2020

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If a leader strives to appear they know more than they really do, it puts safety at risk.

In Detail: How Did the Spudder on an Old Drilling Rig Work?

Columnist John Schmitt Explains Spudding System on a Bucyrus-Erie 20W

John Schmitt

November 23, 2020

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Columnist John Schmitt explains the spudding system on his family’s old Bucyrus-Erie 20W.

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Fall Protection 101 for Drilling Jobs

Looking Forward to the 'New' Normal in 2021

One Man's Opinion – Two Weak Points of the Bucyrus-Erie 20W

HDD Drilling — Drilling with Water Only?

How to Find Job Candidates When You Can’t Meet Them Face-to-Face

When, and Why, to Use Fall Protection on Drilling Jobs

A Drilling Industry Supplier's Perspective on Unforeseen Problems

'National Driller' Shortens Name to 'The Driller'

How to Spot 'Blind' Leaders On and Off the Drilling Jobsite

In Detail: How Did the Spudder on an Old Drilling Rig Work?

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