Discover the importance of advancing clean water access and fall safety in the workplace. [body] Episode 108 picks up the conversation with Stuart Smith and discusses crucial advancements in clean water access. Host Brock Yordy also highlights the importance of safety by observing National Fall Prevention Stand Down Week. Join us as we explore initiatives to enhance water conservation efforts and reduce fall-related injuries in the drilling industry ..read more

Episode 107 of The Driller Newscast delves into vital water safety and sustainability topics, featuring discussions on OSHA's Fall Awareness initiative, the upcoming PFAS Webinar, and the Bureau of Reclamation’s $95 million release for water and ecosystem restoration. This episode also covers the UN & UNESCO’s recent statement on the 2024 global water report and a special segment with Hydrogeologist Stuart Smith on sharing Western knowledge to combat the water crisis in Africa.This editorial podcast is brought to you by ..read more

Episode 106 delves into the importance of Earth Day and the roles drillers play in sustainable energy initiatives. This episode features a special segment on worker safety in observance of Workers Memorial Day and discusses the significant environmental impacts on the Colorado River. Plus, don't miss our in-depth feature with Rachel Carpitella from Sustainable Westchester on developing the workforce for New York's geothermal sector and beyond ..read more

In Episode 105, The Driller dives deep into the pivotal insights and collaborative spirit showcased at the 2024 NY-GEO Conference in Albany, New York, as well as the upcoming Brooklyn NY-GEO conference you won’t want to miss. Host Brock Yordy and Dave Bowers from the Geothermal Well Driller Apprenticeship of Local 150 of the IUOE dissect the criticality of geothermal conferences, the surge in workforce development, and the innovative strategies for family drilling companies to tackle large projects. The episode also features Editor in Chief Sammy Hager's debut event impressions, spotlighting t ..read more

Episode 104 brings a blend of innovation and environmental stewardship to the fore. Host Brock Yordy discusses OSHA's finalized rule enhancing workers' rights during inspections, a significant $30M grant for Colorado River Basin conservation, and the mesmerizing solar eclipse captivating the nation. Additionally, we spotlight the NY-GEO Conference, emphasizing the drilling industry's pivotal role in geothermal advancements ..read more

It is April Fool's Day, and episode 103 ‘pities the fools’ that aren’t addressing climate change, PFAS, water quality, and environmental conservation. This week in the news, we cover the EPA’s partnership to advance environmental protection worldwide and breaking news from our Washington correspondent, JJ Smith, on the 650 billion dollars required for the US water infrastructure support.  This week's feature is an interview with Daniel Yates, owner and visionary behind “Blue Collar Brands.”  Dan and Brock talk about the importance of shining a spotlight on the construction industry a ..read more

In Episode 101, Brock Yordy discusses the importance of mental health safety in construction. In news, Yordy discusses the proposed EPA budget for 2024 and its impact on groundwater with insights from Washington Correspondent JJ Smith. The Newscast Feature is an interview with Team Borehole Solutions on drilling across the pond in the United Kingdom. John and Ervin talk about how they got into the drilling industry, handling disgruntled employees, drilling in tight locations, and the value of sonic drilling.This editorial podcast is brought to you by ..read more

In episode 100, Brock introduces two new members of The Driller Team. Up first is JJ Smith, The Driller's first Washington correspondent. Brock and JJ discuss the importance of the drilling industry being current on changing policies and court decisions in Washington, DC. Episode 100 features The Driller's new editor-in-chief, Sammy Hager. We learn about our editor's rich history in news and storytelling and what Sammy has in store for the future of The Driller's content ..read more

In this week's episode, Brock Yordy covers the expansion of EPA's water technical assistance program to help more communities access historic federal infrastructure funding.  Episode 99's feature is on the success, collaboration, and camaraderie found at our state groundwater association conferences.  The feature closes with an interview with David Baker of Apex Drilling ..read more

In Episode 98, the Newscast covers common sense reform of Clean Water Act Permitting and OSHA investigations of 2023 construction fatalities. Brock starts with the Transportation and Infrastructure Committee Chairman outlining Clean Water Act reform to create a fair, transparent process. This week's feature outlines four 2023 OSHA construction fatalities investigations and their relation to daily operations in the drilling industry. This editorial podcast is brought to you by ..read more