Bibliographic Information
Article Title
Recommendations for Safety Education and Training for Graduate Students Directing Field Projects
Journal Title
Advances in Archaeological Practice
Author(s)
Davis, Kaitlyn E. and Meehan, Pascale and Klehm, Carla and Kurnick, Sarah and Cameron, Catherine
Month of Publication
March
Year of Publication
2021
Volume Number
9
Issue Number
1
Article Pages
74–80
Web Address (URL)
Notes
Abstract
Graduate schools provide students opportunities for fieldwork and training in archaeological methods and theory, but they often overlook instruction in field safety and well-being. We suggest that more explicit guidance on how to conduct safe fieldwork will improve the overall success of student-led projects and prepare students to direct safe and successful fieldwork programs as professionals. In this article, we draw on the experiences of current and recent graduate students as well as professors who have overseen graduate fieldwork to outline key considerations in improving field safety and well-being and to offer recommendations for specific training and safety protocols. In devising these considerations and recommendations, we have referenced both domestic and international field projects, as well as those involving community collaboration.
Taxonomies
RPA Codes & Standards
- Adequate Preparation for Research Projects
- Archaeologist's Responsibility to Colleagues, Employees, and Students
- Archaeologist's Responsibility to Employers and Clients
- Archaeologist's Responsibility to the Public
- Integrity of Research Methodology
- Procedures for Field Survey or Excavation
CIfA Codes
- Principle 1: Adherence to ethical and responsible behaviour in archaeological affairs
- Principle 5: Recognition of aspirations of employees, colleagues and helpers in all matters of employment
Keywords & Terms
- Adequate and Responsible Reporting, Publication, and Dissemination
- Adequate Preparation
- Emergency Response
- Funding, Employment, and/or Compensation for Work
- General Archaeological Ethics
- Incident Response
- Integrity of Research Methodology and Field Procedures
- Mental Health
- Mentorship
- Outdoor Leadership
- Pedagogy
- Professional Qualification
- Professional Relationships and Communication
- Professional Standards
- Public Interest, Collaboration, Education, and Outreach
- Reflexivity
- Standards of Data Collection, Recordation, Analysis
- Standards of Training and Student/Teacher Responsibilities
- Wilderness and Field Medicine
- Workplace Safety Standards
Topics & Issues
- Archaeological Education
- Archaeological Ethics - Other
- Archaeological Societies and Codes of Ethics
- Careers in Archaeology
- Community Archaeology and Participatory Research
- Compensation for Work
- Conservation and Ethics
- Ethical Case Studies
- Ethical Dilemmas
- Ethical Responsibilities of Archaeologists
- Professional Development
- Professionalism and Professional Standards
- Public Engagement, Outreach, and Education
- Universities, Academia, and Student Training
- Working with Student Volunteers and the Public

