IfA Codes, Standards and Guidelines

IfA has developed a range of Codes, Standards and Guidelines that are binding on all members and Registered Organisations to ensure that IfA members work to high ethical and professional standards. These documents are listed below.

Consultation on a draft for the IfA Standard and guidance for archaeological advice and procurement of archaeological services can be found here (you will need your member login). The consultation closes on 31 January 2013.

IfA codes, standards and guidelines (pdf files, unless where stated)

Memorandum and articles of association

Bylaws

Code of conduct Code of approved practice for the regulation of contractual arrangements in archaeology Disciplinary regulations Regulations for the registration of organisations Groups by-law

Standards

Introduction to standards and guidance Standard and guidance for archaeological advice Standard and guidance for archaeological advice Glossary Standard and guidance for desk-based assessment Standard and guidance for field evaluation Standard and guidance for excavation Standard and guidance for an archaeological watching brief Standard and guidance for the archaeological investigation and recording of standing buildings or structures Standard and guidance for the collection, documentation, conservation and research of archaeological materials Standard and guidance for stewardship of the historic environment Standard and guidance for nautical archaeological recording and reconstruction Standard and guidance for the creation, compilation, transfer and deposition of archaeological archives Standard and guidance for geophysical survey Standard and guidance for forensic archaeologists Appendices to standards

Policy statements

Policy statements document:
Equal opportunities
Health and safety
The use of volunteers and students on archaeological projects
Environmental protection Self employment

Risk assessment documents

Risk assessment template - guidance notes Risk assessment: minor works (Word .doc format) Risk assessment: larger projects (Word .doc format)

See also: Other organisations’ guidelines

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