Dear List,
I was interested to note the closure of the Time Team excavation at Charterhouse, Mendip due to the above.
This action raises several important questions in relation to those archaeologists engaged in field work in past industrial settings.
What, for example, with regard to Health & Safety at Work, are the types of contaminants considered to be unsafe, and what are acceptable and unacceptable levels to work with? What methods are available to determine the types of contaminants, and the levels of contamination quickly?
Kindest regards,
Trevor
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