Discover what makes a comprehensive first aid kit for the often hazardous drilling profession to ensure the safety and health of your team even when disaster strikes. 

It's time we challenge the widely accepted rule that solid control systems in drilling must have at least 1.5 times the hole volume, using practical tests and real-world application to explore the efficacy and necessity of this standard in various drilling scenarios.

No matter what drilling discipline your company pursues, there is likely a mechanical solid control system solution that will increase your overall efficiency, job site cleanliness, and profitability.

Are you still using a pit for solids control? Solids control equipment may be worth the investment.

Safety guidance for work near overheads, plus what to do if a drilling rig or hoist mast arcs to a hot line.

Keep asking until you reach the root cause, and then design a countermeasure to prevent the issue at hand.

The risk for a person on antidepressants doesn’t necessarily disappear while on medication.

Latest PPE protects workers from both overhead and side impacts, making it worth considering for drillers.

Heavy equipment operation takes focus. A 30-second brain break after a task can help us refocus on our surroundings.