Safety Factors for Multipurpose Drilling Rigs Articulated Masts Add Flexibility, Specific Risks to Mitigate Dave Bowers January 14, 2022 No Comments Articulated masts add flexibility required for micropiles, tiebacks, but come with specific risks to mitigate.Read More
What Components Go into a Health, Safety Program? A Good Program Doesn’t have to be Complex Dave Bowers December 17, 2021 No Comments Launching a program? It doesn’t have to be complex, but it does have to be thorough and well-communicated.Read More
What Does the Future Hold for Drilling, Construction Equipment? Manufacturers, Like Ford and Tesla, have Electric Opportunities Dave Bowers November 22, 2021 No Comments Electric drill rigs could have huge advantages in efficiency, torque carbon footprint and — from a noise standpoint — safety.Read More
How Can We Make Drill Training More Effective? Start by Understanding the Four Main Learning Styles Dave Bowers October 15, 2021 No Comments Preparation, teaching to different learning styles can help trainers boost retention.Read More
How Can We Make Drill Training More Relevant? Drillers, Manufacturers Both Benefit from Coordinated Continuing Ed Dave Bowers September 17, 2021 No Comments Drillers want training and manufacturers want customers. Find the best training where those ideas intersect.Read More
Want to Keep Safe on a Drilling Job? Training is the Key Number of Hazards Make Clear Case for Professional Development Dave Bowers August 24, 2021 No Comments Whether you work as the driller or the scientist on site, training can help you recognize and avoid common hazards.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
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
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
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