Abstract
AbstractGraduate 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.
Highlights
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
Nos basamos en las experiencias recientes de estudiantes de posgrado, así como de los profesores que han supervisado trabajos de campo de posgrado, para esbozar reflexiones claves que permitan mejorar la seguridad y el bienestar en el campo y ofrecer recomendaciones para capacitaciones específicas y protocolos de seguridad
Archaeologists have discussed with more frequency and urgency the need for explicit field safety trainings for graduate students directing fieldwork (Clancy et al 2014; Howell 1988, 1990; Sharp and Kremer 2006)
Summary
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. Most graduate programs do not offer formalized safety-related courses or programs for students who are directing field or lab projects. We consider seven facets of field safety planning applicable to many student-led projects: (1) finding safety-related information (trainings, resources, plans, etc.), (2) tailoring safety plans to crew demographics, (3) negotiating safety issues in diverse cultural contexts, (4) considering wellbeing and mental health in novel social contexts, (5) developing a code of conduct that addresses sexual harassment and assault as well as bullying, (6) incorporating legal considerations into a safety plan, and (7) addressing logistical concerns.
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