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The following episode may contain graphic descriptions of disease, infection, injuries, and workplace conditions that some people may find upsetting. We apologise for any disturbance this episode may cause, and encourage sensitive listeners to skip this episode if these topics are too upsetting. Part of the mission of the Go Dig a Hole podcast is to build realistic expectations for working in the field, to build preparedness among professions and better public understanding of what we do.

Hazards in the Field

We usually talk about archaeology, but there are many field sciences, and Danielle’s research on parasites certainly encounters those hazards head-on.

What are people exposed to when they work in the field?

Ticks

Leeches

Insects

Botflies

Chagas

Leshmaniasis

Chiggers (mites)

Unclean drinking water & food

Guinea worm, giardiasis (“beaver fever”)

Parasitic worms - mention Steph Halmhofer’s video on Facebook and Instagram reminded me of parasitic hazards working near livestock…

Cestodes, nematodes, protozoans

What are the hazards of digging in the soil, as far as parasites go?

Soil-transmitted helminthiasis (whipworm, ascariasis, hookworm)

Occupational Safety

Kirsten - workplace safety standards

Small businesses: https://www.osha.gov/dcsp/smallbusiness/index.html

First Aid: https://www.osha.gov/SLTC/medicalfirstaid/index.html

Hazardous waste: https://www.osha.gov/SLTC/hazardouswaste/index.html

Excavation standards

Video: https://www.osha.gov/dts/vtools/construction/trench_fnl_eng_web.html

Fact Sheet: https://www.osha.gov/OshDoc/data_Hurricane_Facts/trench_excavation_fs.pdf

Slips, trips, and falls

https://www.cdc.gov/niosh/topics/falls/

Heat injuries

Info pages: https://www.osha.gov/SLTC/heatstress/index.html

Standard: https://www.osha.gov/laws-regs/standardinterpretations/2001-10-17-0

Video: https://www.osha.gov/heat/graphics.html

More?

Outdoor skills: survey--learn to use a compass and map, Trimble isn’t always your friend! Lift feet when walking transects. Other good skillsets and discussion on using hand tools such as machetes: https://www.oregon.gov/ODOT/ETA/Documents_Geometronics/Survey-Safety-Manual.pdf

Where can we find you online?

Danielle de Carle

Twitter: @danielledecarle

Instagram: @de_carle

Steph Halmhofer

Twitter: @bones_canada

Instagram: @bones.canada

https://bonesstonesandbooks.com/

Daniel Kwan

Twitter, Instagram, Facebook: @danielhkwan

Curiosity in Focus, Dundas West Games, Ross Rifles, ROM

Kirsten Lopez

Twitter: @archyfem @womenarchys

womeninarchaeology.com

Women in Archaeology podcast, Association of Oregon Archaeologists