PROFESSIONAL ETHICS AND PRACTICES - COLUMN 190


Topical Index-Table of Contents to the Professional Ethics and Practices Columns A topically based Index-Table of Contents, “pe&p index.xls” cov ering columns, articles, and letters to


the editor that have been referred to in the PE&P columns in Excel format is on the AIPG web site in the Ethics section. This Index-Table of Contents is updated as each issue of the TPG is published. You can use it to find those items addressing a particular area of concern. Suggestions for improvements should be sent to David Abbott, dmageol@msn.com


Compiled by David M. Abbott, Jr., CPG-04570 5055 Tamarac Street, Denver, CO 80238 303-346-6112, dmageol@msn.com


Peeing and pooping in the field


We all have to pee and poop, and doing so in the field varies from a minor annoyance to a major problem depending on individual factors, including gender, and the location of the “field.” Traditionally, “field” meant being in remote country. However, we now work in urban, suburban, and rural environments, each of which can present its own chal- lenges in terms of sanitation, desired per- sonal privacy, and potential safety problems like poison ivy, cholla cactus, or swarms of mosquitos. Mo Snyder and Merilie Reynolds address these issues in the March-April ’24 issue of GSA Today and REI has an excellent and fun YouTube of good practices.1,2


Avoiding potty breaks is bad practice.


Restricting one’s liquid intake can cause a variety of medical issues. “Holding it in” also can cause medical problems like urinary tract infections. Instead, take advantage of service stations, campground or pic- nic areas, and similar restroom facilities. Parking a vehicle in a blocking position and the opening of vehicle doors can offer another solution. Planning ahead, includ- ing having your personal supply of needed items (tissues, a bag for storing used tissues, plastic shovels, and menstrual products) is a necessary prerequisite for fieldwork.


Those planning and leading field trips


need to plan for bathroom breaks. The type of area you’ll be in affects what you’ll need. The abilities of those you’ll be with must also be considered. Those from urban areas may not be as comfortable in the “woods” as experienced hikers, campers, etc. Communication between those pres-


ent regarding the need for potty breaks, “safe” distances, and other instructions for privacy is vital. For example, in tree- less and brushless areas like the Wyoming Basins, those planning and leading field trips should have appropriate potty break sup- plies, particularly extra "TP" and should ask at the beginning of a trip whether anyone has potty break issues so that these can be addressed ahead of time. Perhaps pairing an experienced participant with a rookie may help reduce anxiety.


Replacing equality with equity: an equity road map


Contributed by Christine Lilek (She/Her) (CPG-10195). I continue to serve on National AIPG’s


Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Standing Committee. It is important to me to learn how to make our industry welcome and eq- uitable for all people. One tool that I found helpful in making decisions and strategical- ly planning equitable activities is Nicollette Mitchell’s Equity Road Map.3


Activating an equity roadmap in our or-


ganization ensures that all our members have what they need to thrive. It also helps drive diversity and inclusion and disrupts social injustice.


Replacing equality with equity: Mitch-


ell explains “Equality is not necessarily bad, but it is not always the solution that will yield tangible changes. A leader might say, ‘I believe that everyone should get the same thing, so let’s do what would make most people happy.’” This approach helps ensure equality but falls short of equity. The majority is served, but many people are still left out. Mitchell gives us some real


-life examples of how organizations may be leaving people out of our planning and ac- tivities, for example:


• Meetings are scheduled while par- ents are busy with childcare activi- ties.


• People with mobility issues might be chronically late or miss meetings in buildings with lots of stairs and faulty elevators.


Equitable options provide innovation


for everyone: A surprising result of using an equity road map to make choices in our organization is creating better condi- tions for everyone; again, Mitchell provides some real-life examples:


• Movies with subtitles. The accommo- dation of closed captioning provides better understanding to everyone not just those who are deaf or visu- ally impaired.


• Automatic sliding doors at grocery stores which save time and energy for everyone were originally an ac- commodation that was made for people with limited mobility.


Mitchell sums it up by stating “A world


that centers equity is driven by innova- tion, creativity, and creates opportunities for connection. As equity-driven structures have become commonplace in our society, all our lives become significantly better for it.”


An equity road map begins with asking


questions: Before we choose procedures, methods of communication, and event planning, we can always ask ourselves the following questions:


1. Snyder, M.O., and Reynolds, Merilie A., 2024, Feeling relieved: creating a positive bathroom field culture in the geosciences: GSA Today, v.34, p. 28-30, https://doi.org/10.1130/GSATG574GW.


2. Recreational Equipment Inc. created an excellent YouTube video covering the basics, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PbAMO7gSEOI. 3. www.linkedin.com/pulse/1-equity-road-map-Nicollette-mitchell--p3qle/?trackingId=OK4KsXasSHKkXUyPdlNzYQ%3D%3D


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