Hand tools make many jobs performed around the drill rig or in the shop possible. How often do you stop and think about potential hazards surrounding various hand tools? They may be simple, but they still can cause injury requiring first aid or even a trip to the emergency room. Here are some tips to […]
Injuries and accidents can occur on the drilling site, in the equipment shop, or even on the road. One setting that is often overlooked when talking about drilling crew safety is during rig repair. Following are a number of activities that pose potential risk – and how to avoid them and prevent injuries, whether you’re […]
The drilling industry uses wire ropes for a variety of applications. Whether being used to hoist down-hole tools or to lift loads, wire rope is popular on many drilling sites for its strength and resistance to heat and other environmental damage. The strength of wire rope comes from the unique, layered construction. Wires are twisted […]
Every year, crews all over the country are faced with severe weather conditions such as tornadoes, flash floods, and lightning. Tornadoes, alone, are responsible for taking the lives of roughly 100 people each year. Of course, weather severity varies according to the seasons and location of the drilling site, but spring and summer are typically […]
It’s easy to fall into a rut and get out of the habit of checking the small safety details every day. Unfortunately, failing to check the load on your truck can cause a number of serious problems including property damage, severe injuries, or death. That’s why it’s important to perform a quick check of cargo […]
The drilling profession involves dangerous situations and the potential for catastrophic accidents and injuries. Consistent safety practices should be expected from every member of the crew, from the owner to the foreman, the tool pushers to the rig operators. Unfortunately, this is easier said than done. Here are some ways to ensure good choices from […]
Drilling sites, whether geotechnical, geothermal, or water well drilling, pose many hazards to the onsite crew. Lost-time injuries are costly to both the employee and the employer, and hand and finger injuries top the list of LTIs in any division of the drilling industry. Being careless, nonchalant, or uneducated about the things that could go […]
As we slide into cold, winter months in the Midwest, we’re looking at preparations to take before the first snowfall and frigid temperatures. While winterizing your car, protecting the water pipes in your home, getting your furnace cleaned and serviced may be top of mind, it’s also the perfect time to start talking about cold […]
SIMCO Water Well and Geothermal Drilling Education Series: Hard hat safety is essential – and legally required – on any drilling site. For any business, the men and women on the job and in the field are the cogs that keep that business moving. That’s why it is so important to understand how and why […]
Well drilling is often an isolated job in the middle of a vast cornfield, a remote fledgling housing development, or NOWHERE. When it’s just you, your partner and your rig for miles around – are you prepared for a worst-case-scenario emergency? What happens if one of you collapses? When time is of the utmost importance, […]
