Episode 75 – The Driller Newscast Integrity and Safety in Drilling, Groundwater Fields September 5, 2023 One Comment Quality data and reporting are critical for keeping people safe, whether on the job or from water from the tap.Read More
Jobsite or Drill Crew Issue? Apply 5 Whys to find the Root Identifying an Root Cause can Help You Find a Countermeasure Dave Bowers August 15, 2023 No Comments Keep asking until you reach the root cause, and then design a countermeasure to prevent the issue at hand.Read More
Setting the Safety Example for the Next Generation July 20, 2023 No Comments Host Brock Yordy welcomes a guest to talk about setting a safety example for young people. It’s Ask Brock 220.Read More
Episode 68 – The Driller Newscast A Navajo Water Ruling, plus We Preview Jubilee The Supreme Court weighs in on Navajo water rights, and then we talk about the upcoming 2023 South Atlantic Jubilee. July 17, 2023 No Comments The Supreme Court weighs in on Navajo water rights, and then we talk about the upcoming 2023 South Atlantic Jubilee. Read More
Episode 65 – The Driller Newscast Major PFAS Settlement plus the Trench Safety Stand Down June 12, 2023 No Comments We explain the recent $1.18B PFAS class-action settlement with DuPont, Corteva and Chemours.Read More
Cited by OSHA for Unreported Hospitalization? They Do That? May 18, 2023 No Comments This week, we take a question from a company cited for an unreported hospitalization It’s Ask Brock 213.Read More
Mental Health Safety for Drillers? It Goes Beyond Pills Coworkers, Friends and Families Offer Critical Supports Dave Bowers March 17, 2023 No Comments The risk for a person on antidepressants doesn’t necessarily disappear while on medication.Read More
Set the Right Tone for the Day with a Good Safety Talk March 16, 2023 No Comments Sometimes, it’s in the delivery. Our host discusses tailgate talks that people listen to. It’s Ask Brock 204.Read More
What Are the Components to a Tailgate Talk? March 2, 2023 No Comments A refresher on topics for regular safety meetings in drilling and construction. It’s Ask Brock 202.Read More
Hard Hats versus Safety Helmets for Drilling, Construction Latest PPE Protects Head from Impacts from Above and Side Dave Bowers February 17, 2023 No Comments Latest PPE protects workers from both overhead and side impacts, making it worth considering for drillers.Read More