In episode 17 of our Ask Brock video series, expert trainer and The Driller contributor Brock Yordy offers insights on cutting risks associated with rod handling.
Rod handling is one of those elusive innovations attempted and often, after several failures, abandoned for traditional methods. Layne succeeded where many had failed by capitalizing on its strong drilling knowledge to create a solution that would be practical in the field.
It’s a beautiful day for drilling! That’s the message from thousands of drilling crews each time they head to a new jobsite. Fighting back against a turbulent economy with a shiny new contract in your pocket is a big part of our industry’s new reality.
I sit through many meetings in which safety is discussed. The topics to improve safety often cover metrics, implementation of new programs, management interactions … and the list goes on.