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Professional qualified toxicologist

Ockie Fourie obtained the degrees M.Sc. (Chemistry, distinction) and Ph.D. (Toxicology) from the University of Cape Town in 1975 and 1987 respectively. During his career he was employed by the Atomic Energy Board (Chemist 1963 – 1973), Sea Fisheries Institute (Pollution Research 1974 – 1978) and the Department of National Health and Population Development (Toxicologist 1979 – 1987). Invaluable experience in all aspects of toxicology was gained which subsequently lead to the foundation of Ockie Fourie Toxicologists early in 1988.

Academic qualifications

M.Sc. (Chemistry, distinction) 1976, Faculty of Science, University of Cape Town
Ph.D., (Toxicology) 1987, Faculty of Medicine, University of Cape Town

Employment history

1988 to date:	Private Practice in Toxicology – Ockie Fourie Toxicologist
1979 to 1987:	Toxicologist and Deputy Director: Sub-Directorate Hazardous Substances – Department of National Health and Population Development, Pretoria
1974 to 1977:	Chief Professional Officer, Sea Fisheries Institute, Cape Town
1963 to 1973:	Chemist, Atomic Energy Board, Pretoria

Professional career

• Forty two years experience in basic and applied research in environmental studies and health and safety matters.
• Specialist knowledge and experience in all matters pertaining to regulatory, environmental, clinical and ecological toxicology.
• Specialist knowledge in assisting health officials in the identification, toxicology, symptomatology and treatment procedures of poisoning cases.
• Specialist knowledge and experience in toxicological risk assessment for all chemicals and wastes, with reference to man and the environment.
• Review and evaluation of the toxicology, ecotoxicology, environmental fate and risk assessment of 91 novel and other active substances of plant protection products, for registration in South Africa and other countries the past 20 years.

Working groups and research committees

• Member of the International Association on Occupational Health
  (Working Group), 1981.
• Member of an Expert Committee of the Medicines Control Council of the Department of Health, RSA.
• Member of the Standing Technical Committee of the Advisory Council for Occupational Safety. Appointed by the Minister of the Department of Manpower, Notice 566 of 1991, Government Gazette No. 13328 of 28 June 1991.

Scientific publications and professional reports

1. Author and co-author of some 40 international and national scientific publications and papers.
2. Author of one book: Poisoning by Chemicals in Agriculture and Public Health: Trade names, Chemical classification, Toxicology, Symptomatology and Treatment Procedures. ISBN 0 620 08084 1
3. The past 25 years, some 345 contractual reports have been generated on projects for which our services were requested.

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