14th July 2005, 06:34 PM
Fantastic! Now we`re cooking.Many, many thanks to all for your input and links.Makes me wonder why HS is`nt an integral component of undergrad degree courses? Whilst I don`t want to belittle the issue of pidgeon related risk, the main corpus of work carried out seems to be in the field in either urban or rural contexts.In a rural theatre, what pesticides has the landowner/farmer used? I have worked on rural sites where the farmer has been spraying this crap up/downwind from the excavations whilst we worked. The longevity of chemical sprays in soils? In an urban context, the question of chemical contamination in all its forms needs to be looked at seriously. I have also had far too many close calls with unexploded ordnance too in varying forms. This is rarely thought about in RAs. Galaxsea- many, many thanks for your input. Are CDM regs available on line yet? Is there a site that outlines the employers responsibilities with regards on-site facilities (hand-washing/hot water/toilets/drying rooms/rest rooms/sun cream/provision of ppe? As archaeologists, if we knew what the law said, we would`nt be consistantly putting ourselves at risk for someone elses profit.Mr Hosty-I think this calls for something a bit more considerable than a bullet point guide. How much longer should archaeologists put up with sh*te facilities and negligable mitigation whilst Bob the builder is provided with all the kit the law says we are ALL entitled to? Lets do this........Game on.