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Toxicology Society of Sri Lanka Introduction By Dr. Shantha De Silva Assistant Secretary- Toxicology Society of SL Introduction Toxicology Society of Sri Lanka Established in 1990 . Functioning for the last 19 years Inaugaral

Toxicology Society of Sri Lanka Introduction By Dr. Shantha De Silva Assistant Secretary- Toxicology Society of SL
Introduction Toxicology Society of Sri Lanka  Established in 1990 .  Functioning for the last 19 years  Inaugaral meeting was held on 18/01/1990 .  Last Annual General Meeting was held on 29/02/2008
Objectives To advance the science and practice of Toxicology in Sri Lanka.
Activities  Dissemination of information on health hazards due to toxicity.  Promoting research in toxicology and related subjects and publish such results.  Awareness raising among public for prevention of poisoning.
Council  Society has a council of 24 members
Office bearers  President- Prof Ravindra Fernando  Two Vice Presidents: Dr Gamini Manuweera/ Prof Andrew Dawson  Secretary- Mr. Rohitha Nanayakkara  Assistant Secretary- Dr. Shantha De Silva  Treasurer- Ms. Sandarekha Rupasingha  Assistant Treasurer- Mr. Lohith Wijesuriya  Public Relations Officer- Mr. Narada Gamage
Eligibility for Membership  A degree or an equivalent qualification accepted by the council of the society or 10 years experience in a field related to Toxicology.
Membership Types: Category A Ordinary member  Category B Life member  Category C Honorary member  Category D Affiliated member 
Activities Performed  Public Seminars  Annual Scientific Sessions  Poison prevention week activities  Interim Scientific sessions  Safe use and safe storage methods – by CropLife
Future plans * Awareness among school children on safe use of chemicals. *Public seminars on best practices in handling chemicals/ pesticides. *Safe storage methods of pesticides, chemicals etc. * Research
Future plans * Scientific sessions. * Public awareness on prevention and first-aid in poisoning * Publishing a booklet on first-aid for poisoning
Drug overdose Paracetamol Anti psychotic drugs Anti epileptic drugs Vitamins A, D
Chemical toxicity
NERIUM OLEANDER THEVETIA PERUVIANA Poisonous substances – highly toxic cardiac glycosides All parts of the plant are poisonous
NIYANGALA
Russell's Viper- Thith polanga
Let’s be safe and ensure a Tox oxic ic fre ree e sr sri la i lank nka Thank yo you

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