28th October 2005, 07:55 PM
addendum
merc - I agree with yours and others points when comparing to builders. They generally have it easier, don't work in the wet so much, and are better protected by law (CDM etc). Also very little knee and groundlevel work.
I wonder if archaeology has some special types of injuries caused by trowelling and bucket moving - particularly from the lift-and-twist action that can occur when moving a bucket of spoil from in front/side of you to a barrow behind.
If it's not too personal Merc - what is preventing you from digging?
merc - I agree with yours and others points when comparing to builders. They generally have it easier, don't work in the wet so much, and are better protected by law (CDM etc). Also very little knee and groundlevel work.
I wonder if archaeology has some special types of injuries caused by trowelling and bucket moving - particularly from the lift-and-twist action that can occur when moving a bucket of spoil from in front/side of you to a barrow behind.
If it's not too personal Merc - what is preventing you from digging?