Thanks for all this concern.

Just to reassure people that I have no intention of doing any of the 
daft things that posters are advising me against.

I know the dangers and our relevant OSHA procedures in NSW.

I have unexpectedly brought all this concerned advice down on my head by 
simply asking for case studies of archaeologists digging wells, and 
their recognition of the dangers.

But thanks again.

Richard Wright


On 12/05/2013 00:55, geoff carver wrote:
> If you're on a site with a construction crew (as is common with rescue
> excavations), ask the foreman. They usually have both experience and
> knowledge of the necessary health & safety codes, etc.; they also often have
> equipment and an interest in keeping people alive...
>
> -----Original Message-----
>
>
> Just to be clear, lots of people read this list that are students or
> academics with no training in this stuff. Don't try this type of thing
> unless you have gotten training. I don't do this, nor do I allow my students
> to do so. The cowboys of science attitude is great until you have to live
> the rest of your life knowing that a field school student, volunteer, or
> crew person died because you were cavalier.
>
> Sorry to be a downer on this, but this really matters.
>