GDAH Ep86 - Heat Stress and Field Safety


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Aug 31 2022 81 mins   2
Welcome back for another NEW EPISODE of the Go Dig a Hole podcast. We’re back with friends of the podcast, Elliot Helmer and Travis Corwin. This time we discuss the tragic death of archaeologist, Kaylen Gehrke, heat stress, and general thoughts on field safety in archaeology.

For bonus points, try to drink 26 fluid ounces of water while you listen to this episode!




Links
Kaylen Gehrke Memorial Fund: https://www.gofundme.com/f/kaylen-gehrkes-funeral-services

CDC-NIOSH Heat Stress Calculator App: https://www.cdc.gov/niosh/topics/heatstress/heatapp.html

OSHA Heat Stress Guidelines: https://www.osha.gov/heat-exposure/calculator

Walla Walla Public Schools Heat Index Protocols for Outside Activities: https://www.wwps.org/images/WWPS_Heat_Index_Procedures_for_Outside_Activities.pdf

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