Resolve to Slow Down, Prioritize Safety in the New Year We Can Prevent Unsafe Acts with Time, Thought Dave Bowers December 26, 2022 No Comments Most construction injuries and fatalities trace back to human error. Slow down a bit and think things through.Read More
How to Know if You are Overexposed to a Chemical Employees Benefit by Educating, Advocating for Themselves Dave Bowers November 19, 2022 No Comments Employers, of course, have a responsibility in the workplace, but when did you last read a safety data sheet?Read More
Want to Keep Drilling Crews Happy? Train Them In a Tough Labor Market, Training Can Set you Apart Dave Bowers October 12, 2022 No Comments Raise your hand if you became lead driller when the lead driller called in sick one day. There’s a better way.Read More
Trenching Deaths in 2022 Already Outpace 2021 Fatalities Remind Industry of Trench, Excavation Risks Dave Bowers August 19, 2022 No Comments Human cost of an unsafe trench outweighs the expense of proper safety measures.Read More
The Danger of Distractions for Equipment Operators Driving or Drilling, Distractions Make Us Lose Focus Dave Bowers July 20, 2022 No Comments Whether you’re driving or drilling, Cooper’s code tells us multitasking makes us less safe.Read More
HazCom and Drill Crews: Developing an Employer Program Tips to Make Sense of Labeling, SDSs and Training for Toxic Substances Dave Bowers June 10, 2022 No Comments Resources can help employers with labeling, SDSs, training and other critical parts of hazard communication.Read More
HazCom and Drill Crews: Chemical Exposure Limits When Must Employers Take Steps to Protect Workers? Dave Bowers May 16, 2022 No Comments Know the recommended exposure limits (RELs) for the toxic substances your crews may encounter on the job.Read More
HazCom and Drill Crews: What is Toxicity? A Discussion of Hazard Communication for Drilling Companies Dave Bowers April 11, 2022 No Comments Talk of chemical hazards with your company’s workforce starts by understanding the basics of toxicology.Read More
‘Don’t Put Your Hand There’: Pinch Point Tips for Drillers Discussing Job Safety, Risk Mitigation for Pinch, Nip Points Dave Bowers March 18, 2022 No Comments Newbies, experienced drillers alike can use a reminder on lockout/tagout, paying attention to potential risks.Read More
Drilling’s Tough Reputation, Injuries and Opioids Supporting Coworkers, Crews with Vigilance, Wellness Checks Dave Bowers February 14, 2022 No Comments Vigilance, wellness checks can help drillers, construction workers support each other through aches, injury.Read More