In this article, Sammy Hager explores the increasing threat of wildfire smoke in the Pacific Northwest, highlighting the EPA and OSHA guidelines, health risks, and practical strategies for drillers and construction workers to stay safe.

This edition of Groundbreaking Business Tools offers drilling business owners essential time management strategies to balance daily operations, improvements, metrics, and marketing while planning for future growth.

Tucker Johnson, a 13-year-old future driller, is already making his mark in the well drilling industry, embodying the leadership, work ethic, and innovation needed to carry on his family’s legacy at Johnson Well Drilling.

The Inflation Reduction Act represents a historic investment in the United States' clean energy future. For the drilling industry, it offers numerous opportunities to engage in renewable energy projects, improve infrastructure resilience, and contribute to environmental sustainability.

The USDA Farm Bill shapes agricultural policy, influencing water well, geotechnical, and geothermal drilling sectors through programs that support conservation, rural development, and renewable energy. With the upcoming expiration on September 30, 2024, we must emphasize the importance of timely reauthorization for continued progress.

In this episode of The Driller Newscast, we cover back-to-school safety, tribal water rights, the USDA Farm Bill, and the Inflation Reduction Act.

The hearing focused on securing water rights for indigenous tribes

Wildfires across Oregon, Washington, and Idaho are severely impacting air quality, presenting significant safety challenges for outdoor laborers, particularly in the drilling industry, where adhering to OSHA guidelines is critical for protecting workers' health.

The Paris 2024 Olympics have highlighted the severe impacts of climate change on major sporting events, from polluted water in the Seine River to extreme weather conditions, raising critical concerns for both athletes and outdoor workers like drillers.