Request soil classification and moisture analysis if desired on the sample submission sheets. Do not put any paper in direct contact with the soil. The analytical procedures require safety and health precautions, the availability of certain equipment, and a general outline of different soil tests. The tests provide the data required to describe and classify the soil by texture, structure, and type. Safety and health Use general health and safety precautions during the analysis of soils.
Respiratory protection is advised when handling dry samples that form dust.
Plastic gloves are advised when handling all samples, Dry samples that contain gasoline or other volatile organic compounds in a hood. Wash hands thoroughly after working with soil. Stainless steel bowls of 2 to 4 liter capacities. A laboratory scale that will read up to 3 Kg or more at plus or minus 0.1 g accuracy. A fine hair bristle brush and a wire bristle brush for cleaning the wire cloth and frame of the test sieves.