Member Benefits

Peer Network
NDA members form a unique community of drilling professionals who work together to meet common challenges. Quarterly and annual meetings give members the opportunity to improve their industry knowledge while meeting with contractors and manufacturers who have a vested interest in the industry.

Membership Directory - Free
NDA actively promotes its members and the drilling industry. The directory lists members in good standing and is published annually in Drill Bits magazine. A searchable Directory is also available online at www.nda4u.com.

Excellent Website Exposure Resulting in Business Referrals
Members receive referrals through the NDA website due to searches by those seeking services. The NDA office also receives calls and e-mail inquiries which will be shared with the NDA membership if it is a qualified lead or request for proposal. Members also share referrals when a business lead is not in their area of expertise.

Drill Bits Magazine - Free
Drill Bits is the official publication of NDA with a circulation of more than 9,000 drilling professionals as well as engineers, general contractors and government officials who specify drilling services. Drill Bits is targeted to the geotechnical, environmental and mineral exploration sectors of the drilling industry. Job stories from member companies offer contractors a chance to highlight their drilling capabilities. Members can publish their latest company and product news in the “Bits and Pieces” section of the magazine.

NDA Website - Free private access
Membership in the NDA entitles you to FREE access to the private sections of the NDA website – www.nda4u.com.

PLUS Receive Discounts on Products and Services offered by NDA including:

Driller’s Manual - 50% discount
The NDA Driller’s Manual contains information on a variety of drilling practices and procedures used in the industry. It is the basis for NDA's Driller Certification Program and is designed to increase drilling skills and knowledge. The comprehensive, 300-page manual provides materials, tables, problem solving information and a basic overview of operating procedures for specialized tools that are unique to the drilling industry.

Safety DVD - 50% discount
An Introduction to Drilling Safety is a 23-minute DVD covering the role of the safety supervisor, personal protective equipment, housekeeping on the drill rig, traveling to and from a drilling site, moving a drill rig and tools within a site, preparing the work area, safe operation of the drill rig and maintenance of a drill rig and drilling tools.

Safety Label Kits - 50% discount
Drilling equipment safety label kits have been developed through the combined efforts of NDA's DCDMA Committee and the National Ground Water Association (NGWA) in accordance with the American National Standards Institute (ANSI) guidelines for Product Safety Signs and Labels. The labels help establish a uniform and consistent visual layout for safety signs and labels in the drilling industry. Labels warn against the most common and most dangerous hazards and help supplement company safety efforts.

Drilling Safety Guide - 50% discount
This 44-page guide covers government regulations, protective equipment, maintenance, electricity, hoisting, drilling, augers and more. NDA developed the resource with input from NGWA and publishes it for the benefit of the drilling industry. It is recognized throughout the U.S. as a trusted guideline for the safe operation of drilling equipment.

Tailgate Safety Tips - Downloadable - FREE - from the Members Only section of the NDA website
Tailgate Safety Tips (TST's) are informative, professionally designed handouts covering safety topics related to the drilling industry. TST's are a supplement to company safety programs and are valuable in documenting a company's good faith effort to minimize safety violations and accidents. Issued throughout the year, TST's are free for NDA members.

Driller Certification - 10% discount
NDA offers online certification for NDA Drilling Safety Guide, Groundwater Knowledge and Monitor Well Construction. Exams test the driller’s knowledge in five areas: geology and groundwater movement, drilling practice, drill rig safety, monitoring well installation and geotechnical drilling procedures. The courses are available at www.RedVector.com. A leader in online continuing education courses, RedVector.com has partnered with NDA to offer these courses at a reduced rate for members. All RedVector.com curriculums are designed to meet state licensing and professional organization requirements and are applicable to all individuals seeking CE credit as well.