1st January 2014, 11:28 AM
I don't think archaeology contractors can afford to directly rock the boat in the current climate. It's something that needs to be addressed away from site and at a higher level I think. And it's construction workers who suffer too, don't forget. The trouble is you're up against the combined power of the legal and money bods from all the massive construction companies, so unless there is a specific legal challenge that can be mounted - and who would want to risk that? - I can't see what can be done. And no, I'm not convinced there is the knowledge of the H&S law within archaeology such as exists within construction.