Support Go Dig a Hole on Patreon for stickers and other goodies!www.patreon.com/godigaholeThe 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 FieldWe 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?TicksLeechesInsectsBotfliesChagasLeshmaniasisChiggers (mites)Unclean drinking water & foodGuinea 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 SafetyKirsten - workplace safety standardsSmall businesses: https://www.osha.gov/dcsp/smallbusiness/index.htmlFirst Aid: https://www.osha.gov/SLTC/medicalfirstaid/index.htmlHazardous waste: https://www.osha.gov/SLTC/hazardouswaste/index.htmlExcavation standardsVideo: https://www.osha.gov/dts/vtools/construction/trench_fnl_eng_web.htmlFact Sheet: https://www.osha.gov/OshDoc/data_Hurricane_Facts/trench_excavation_fs.pdfSlips, trips, and fallshttps://www.cdc.gov/niosh/topics/falls/Heat injuriesInfo pages: https://www.osha.gov/SLTC/heatstress/index.htmlStandard: https://www.osha.gov/laws-regs/standardinterpretations/2001-10-17-0Video: https://www.osha.gov/heat/graphics.htmlMore? 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.pdfWhere can we find you online?Danielle de CarleTwitter: @danielledecarleInstagram: @de_carleSteph HalmhoferTwitter: @bones_canadaInstagram: @bones.canadahttps://bonesstonesandbooks.com/Daniel KwanTwitter, Instagram, Facebook: @danielhkwanCuriosity in Focus, Dundas West Games, Ross Rifles, ROMKirsten LopezTwitter: @archyfem @womenarchyswomeninarchaeology.comWomen in Archaeology podcast, Association of Oregon Archaeologists