Jamaican Scientists
He successfully led the fight against hookworm, ringworm, and malaria in Jamaica
Dr. Harold M. Johnson
This symbol warns about chemicals that may destroy equipment and living tissues, including eyes and skin.
Corrosive
Funnel used for separating solids from liquids
Filter Funnel
Found cure for Black Water Fever and Trypanosomiasis (sleeping sickness)
Dr. William E. McCulloch
Substances that may produce much heat as they react with other materials.
Oxidizing
A three-legged platform used to support flasks and beakers.
Tripod Stand
Identified protein deficiency disease kwashiorkor
Dr. Cicely Williams
These chemicals are less of a health risk than toxic substances, but they must still be handled with care
Harmful
Instrument that can be used to provide a single, continuous flame by mixing gas with air in a controlled fashion
Bunsen Burner
Developed the transgenic Jamaican solo sunrise papaya, which has proven resistant to the Papaya Ringspot Virus in numerous field testings
Dr. Paula Tennant
These may explode if ignited in air or exposed to heat.
Explosive
Semi-permeable paper barrier placed perpendicular to a liquid or air flow where it is used to separate fine solid particles from liquids or gases.
Filter Paper
Developed the "Richards Procedure" which made lung transplants feasible in humans.
Dr. Kenneth Richards
These substances are serious risk to health, and cause death. The chemicals may have their effects when they are swallowed or breathed in or are absorbed through the skin
Toxic
A sheet of thin metal that has net-like patterns or a wire mesh placed on the support ring that is attached to the retort stand.
Wire Gauze