Since January 2012, the Society of Occupational Medicine (som.org.uk) has opened up membership to 'associated healthcare professionals'. Applications can be made via the website which also holds details of members' benefits and costs. Toxicologists are classified as 'associated healthcare professionals' and my application has been accepted.
News
The Society of Occupational Medicine
Wed, 01/02/2012 - 3:50pm
LTG (formally the London Toxicology Group)
Wed, 01/02/2012 - 3:39pm
The first meeting of the LTG (ltg.uk.net) in 2012 is scheduled for 17 Feb 2012 at the Carthusian Suite at The Chamber of Shipping, London. The title is 'Contentious Issues in Toxicology' and is folowed by an EGM. Content includeds a discussion on certified reference material, use of vitreous fluid in toxicology, and allergies.
This meeting is dedicated to Brian Widdop who recently passed away. Brian served the LTG and wider community of analytical toxicology for many years before his retirement.
If anyone is interested in attending please contact me to discuss.
National Pathology Year is Here
Tue, 17/01/2012 - 1:10pm
National Pathology Year 2012 is an opportunity for pathologists and scientists to hold events throughout the year. It will also be an opportunity to develop relationships with schools, science centres and museums so that pathologists can contiue promoting pathology for many years to come. To give some focus to the year and to provide some inspiration The Royal College of Pathologists have developed a series of monthly themes. For more details and to get involved visit http://www.nationalpathologyweek.org/nationalpathologyyear
American Society of Addiction Medicine
Fri, 25/11/2011 - 6:12pm
The American Society of Addiction Medicine has released a new definition of addiction, highlighting that it is a chronic brain disorder and not simply a behavioural problem involving too much alcohol, drugs, gambling or sex. To read more visit www.addictiontoday.org/addictiontoday/2011/10/latest-definition-of-addiction.html
Advisory Council on the Misuse of Drugs (ACMD)
Fri, 25/11/2011 - 6:01pm
On 01 Dec 2011 the Advisory Council on the Misuse of Drugs (ACMD) are hosting an open meeting on cocaine. This meeting is free and open to members of the public however you do need to register. For additional information follow this link http://www.homeoffice.gov.uk/publications/agencies-public-bodies/acmd1/open-meeting-dec-11/
World Accreditation Day
Fri, 03/06/2011 - 7:51pm
09 Jun 2011 will mark World Accreditation Day, a global initiative jointly established by the International Accreditation Forum (IAF) and International Laboratory Accreditation Coopertation (ILAC) to raise awareness of the importance of accreditation-related activities.
The theme of the day this year will focus on how accreditation is used to support the work of Regulators.
Why not visit the United Kingdom Accreditation Service website (ukas.com) and see what benefits accreditations can bring to an organisation or industry. See how business can 'earn recognition' for their voluntary demonstration of compliance with regulation through the use of standards and accreditation certificates.
World Day for Safety and Health at Work
Thu, 28/04/2011 - 9:12am
28 Apr 2011 is World Day for Safety and Health at Work as denoted by the International Labour Organisation (ILO) www.ilo.org. This year the day will focus on a sytems approach for the prevention of workplace accidents and the management of occupational safety and health. This year's theme will take a look at logical and useful tools for the promotion of the continual improvement of occupational safety and health performance at an organisational level.
How do you plan to mark this important day?
Oil and Gas UK Examining Doctors' Conference
Fri, 05/11/2010 - 4:06pm
I have been invited to speak at the Oil and Gas UK Examining Doctors' Conference in Aberdeen on 02 Mar 2011 (oilandgasuk.co.uk). My presentation is titled, Use of Novel Samples in Substance Abuse Testing. I have been asked to expand on the use of hair and oral fluid samples in substance misuse testing. The provisional programme is attached to this posting.
European Workplace Drug Testing Society
Fri, 05/11/2010 - 3:57pm
The next conference for the EWDTS will be 20/21 Jun 2011 in Edinburgh, UK. Details are being finalised and the website updated with a draft programme, registration and sponsorship details. ewdts.org
LTG meeting (formally the London Toxicology Group)
Tue, 01/02/2011 - 6:09pm
The LTG will be holding its first meeting of 2011 on 18 Feb 2011. Titled Poisoning by Accident or Design the group will listen to presentations on pesticide poisoning in rural Asia and Edinburgh, the detection of illicit drugs in the urban water cycle and trace metal analysis for metal-on-metal hips. If anyone is interested in attending as my guest please contact me via this website.