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Benefits
Driller's
Handbook
The NDA Driller's Handbook contains information on a variety
of drilling practices and procedures used in the industry.
It is the basis for the NDA Drillers Certification Program
and is designed to increase drilling skills and knowledge.
The comprehensive 300 page handbook provides materials, tables,
problem solving information and a basic overview of operating
procedures for specialized tools that are unique to the drilling
industry.
Group
Dynamics at the Annual Convention
NDA members form a unique resource pool to share information
and knowledge of how to meet the challenges drilling contractors
face every day. The presentations and roundtable discussions
at the Annual Convention provide members the opportunity to
improve their knowledge of the industry while socializing
with drill contractors and manufacturers who share a passion
for the drilling industry.
Safety
Label Kits
Drilling equipment safety label kits have been developed through
the combined efforts of NDA and DCDMA with input from the
National Ground Water Association and in accordance with the
American National Standards Institute (ANSI) guidelines for
Product Safety Signs and Labels. The labels are intended to
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 supplement
the safety efforts of the individual company.
Drilling
Safety Guide
The 42-page NDA Drilling Safety Guide is recognized throughout
the U.S. as a guideline for the safe operation of drilling
equipment.
Drillers
Certification
NDA offers certification for Senior Drillers, Journeyman and
Monitor Well Drillers. 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. This certification program
is the only one in the drilling industry and is being considered
as the basis for licensing in several states.
Drill
Bits
Drill Bits is the official publication of NDA with
a circulation of over 9,000 drilling professionals as well
as engineers, general contractors and government officials
who specify drilling services. Drill Bits is targeted to geotechnical,
environmental and mineral exploration sectors of the drilling
industry. Job stories from member companies offer contractors
a chance to highlight their drilling capabilities.
DCDMA
Technical Manual
DCDMA is a group of manufacturers of core and soil drilling
equipment dedicated to setting standards for drilling equipment.
The 120-page DCDMA Technical Manual covers rods, casing, core
barrels, diamond bits, soil tools, fluids, horsepower, hoisting,
torque, bit wear and more.
Membership
Directory
NDA actively promotes the drilling industry and its contractor
members to specifiers. The directory that lists contractor
members is provided to specifiers searching for a drilling
contractor. The Membership Directory is also available on
this website.
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