How Can Drillers Keep Vigilant on the Jobsite Amid the Second Wave?

Given the “essential” nature of the job, most drillers—especially those in water well and energy drilling—have worked right through the pandemic. Of course, steps have been taken to enhance worker safety and mitigate risks at each stage, but are people still following these protocols?

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How to Avoid Common Sensor and Gauge Calibration Malfunctions

Sensors and gauges are found in almost every manufacturing and industrial facility; they’re used to measure a wide range of variables. When functioning as expected, the work done by these sensors often goes unnoticed. However, in the event of a malfunction, disruptions in the workflow are almost always evident.

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Tips for New Recruits Entering the Drilling Industry

As one of the leading process instrumentation providers in the US and Canada, we often meet new recruits at conventions and during training sessions on correct process instrumentation usage. Meeting eager, new faces that will soon become foremost authorities in the industry is something we always look forward to.

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4 Tips to Avoid Slips, Trips, and Falls at the Workplace

Slips, trips, and falls are some of the most common types of workplace accidents that directly impact productivity and leads to high compensation costs. According to the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), about 25% of all injuries in the workplace can be traced back to slips, trips, and falls.

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