Episode 1 – Driller Newscast Trench Safety and an Update on Water Rights Battles March 7, 2022 No Comments Welcome to the first episode of our news show by, for and about drillers featuring drilling expert Brock Yordy.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
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
Going Beyond Safety for Your Drilling Crew Training December 17, 2021 No Comments On Ask Brock 140, host Brock Yordy offers tips for getting the most out of professional development. 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
OSHA’s ‘Focus Four’ for the Drilling Industry — Plus One December 9, 2021 No Comments On Ask Brock 139, host Brock Yordy discusses OSHA, drilling industry oversight and safety training. 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
Mental Health Should be Part of Safety Training at Drilling Companies Suicide More Common in U.S. than Jobsite Fatalities Industry Focuses On David King November 8, 2021 No Comments Employers focus on jobsite injuries and fatalities, but more people die by suicide each year.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