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Construction Products (Insights and Interventions)

This training is designed for local regulators involved in the oversight of construction products, particularly those responsible for identifying, inspecting and intervening in cases of non-compliance.

Learning outcomes:

By the end of this course, participants will be able to:

• Understand the context: Define what constitutes a construction product and explain its significance in terms of safety, regulation, and economic impact.
• Target effectively: Identify high-risk construction products as flagged by OPSS and understand the rationale for prioritisation.
• Identify and inspect products: Accurately recognise and target select construction products for regulatory intervention.
• Access resources: Locate and use relevant guidance, instructions, and authoritative materials to support interventions.
• Conduct physical inspections: Understand how to perform compliance checks, including physical inspections where safe and practical, and to recognise signs of non-compliance for certain product types.
• Verify compliance: Critically assess documentation and declarations of conformity to ensure compliance with standards and the construction product regulations.
• Report and share outcomes: To know the process for informing OPSS of regulatory interventions and outcomes.

Trainers: OPSS Construction Products colleagues

CPPD hours:听 4.5 hours听

In person - Sheffield

19 September 2025

10.00 - 15.30

Venue:听 Sheffield Hallam University听

Measuring Instruments Directive

This course is aimed at those Inspectors of Weights and Measures that are looking for a reminder and updates on those instruments that are covered by the Measuring Instruments Regulations 2016 and the various amendments that have changed it since the UK鈥檚 departure from the EU. There will be a discussion on the various types of automatic weighing instruments, liquid fuel measuring instruments, capacity serving measures and material measures of length.

Learning outcomes: The delegate will have a more detailed understanding of the instruments covered under the Measuring Instruments Regulations 2016 and the requirements when they are placed on the market or put into service.

Trainer:听 Ian Turner

CPPD:听 4.5 hours

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In person - Basildon

1 October 2025

9:30-15.00

Construction Products - Assessing Compliance/Practical Application

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This training is designed for local regulators involved in construction product compliance and enforcement working in Local Authorities.

Learning outcomes:

By the end of this course, participants will be able to:

• Knowledge of the scope of the Construction听Products legislation听
• Ability to identify appropriate standards and relevant key requirements
• Understanding of the attestation process
• Assess the compliance of products against their supporting documentation

Trainer:听 Dave Holland

CPPD: 2 hours

Webinar

3 September 2025

10.00-12.30

Fully booked

When this training is fully booked please email. [email protected]听 to go on the waiting list.

Introduction to Chemical Products Regulation and Compliance

This training is designed for Trading Standards professionals and regulatory enforcement officers who require an introduction to chemical product regulations. It is also suitable for those seeking a refresher on key legislation and enforcement practices.

Learning outcomes:
By the end of this course, participants will:

• Gain a foundational understanding of the key legislation governing chemical products in Great Britain, including GB CLP, GB BPR, and GB REACH.
• Learn about the roles and responsibilities of Trading Standards and other enforcement agencies in regulating chemical products.
• Understand essential testing, labelling, and documentation requirements for compliance.
• Develop knowledge of enforcement options, offences, and the legal powers available in this area.
  This training provides crucial insights for those engaging with businesses to ensure compliance with chemical product regulations.

Trainer: Hannah Forbes

CPPD:听 2 hours

Webinar

8 September 2025

10:00-12:00

Now available due to cancellations

When this training is fully booked please email. [email protected]听 to go on the waiting list.

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Digital PRISM Risk Assessments

This training is intended for those who already have a basic understanding of risk management principles and using the risk assessment methodology PRISM; and who may have attended training previously delivered by the Strategic Risk Team.听 The training will follow the Digital PRISM user journey and explore topics such as building harm scenarios, multiple harm scenarios, using data and probabilities, and risk evaluation from a product safety perspective.

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Learning outcomes:听The course aims to equip market surveillance officers with the skills and knowledge required to confidently produce risk assessments using the digital PRISM tool which is embedded into PSD.

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Trainer: Leiah Lamplough + TBC

CPPD:听 5.5 hours total

Webinar

15 September 2025

10:00-15:30

Fully booked

When this training is fully booked please email. [email protected]听 to go on the waiting list.

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Digital PRISM Risk Assessments

This training is intended for those who already have a basic understanding of risk management principles and using the risk assessment methodology PRISM; and who may have attended training previously delivered by the Strategic Risk Team.听 The training will follow the Digital PRISM user journey and explore topics such as building harm scenarios, multiple harm scenarios, using data and probabilities, and risk evaluation from a product safety perspective.

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Learning outcomes:听The course aims to equip market surveillance officers with the skills and knowledge required to confidently produce risk assessments using the digital PRISM tool which is embedded into PSD.

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Trainer: Leiah Lamplough + TBC

CPPD:听 5.5 hours total

Webinar

25 September 2025

10:00-15:30

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Fully booked

When this training is fully booked please email. [email protected]听 to go on the waiting list.

Weighbridge Testing in compliance with NAWI Regulations 2016

This course is aimed at those candidates that have begun the S73 Examination to be an Inspector of Weights and Measures and are looking for practical guidance and experiences on how this should be done.

This training will be taking place at Axle Weight Technology Ltd (Axtec) in Runcorn. Delegates are required to attend both days.

Learning outcomes:听This course will give the candidates a good training on both the theory and practice of the verification of large capacity non-automatic weighing instruments. It will include a classroom element with a discussion of the principles of testing a large capacity weighing instrument and a practical experience of doing this.

Trainer: Ian Turner

CPPD:听 11 hours total

In person - Runcorn

16 and 17 September 2025

9:30-16:30

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19 and 20 November 2025

9:30-16:30

Introduction to Fireworks Enforcement

This training is aimed at officers who enforce the Fireworks Regulations 2004, the Explosives Regulations 2014听 and the Pyrotechnic Articles (Safety) Regulations 2015. The course is designed for updating and refreshing the knowledge of experienced officers and acting as an introduction to officers new to explosives enforcement

Learning outcomes:

By the end of this course, participants will:

• Understand the legislation governing the storage and sale of fireworks
• Know the restrictions on the storage and sale of firework
• Explain best practice advice to retailers
• Demonstrate competence in the enforcement of fireworks legislation

Trainer:听 Ian Hillier

CPPD:听 听3 hours

Webinar

18 September 2025

10.00 - 13.00

Fully booked

When this training is fully booked please email. [email protected]听 to go on the waiting list.

Electrical Product Safety

This training is aimed at anyone working in Local Authorities who is dealing with the compliance of electrical products and performing related product risk assessment/s who needs to be able to:

• Understand required technical documentation
• Interpret electrical safety laboratory test reports to understand the meaning and significance of the tests and the test results
• Identify how the consumer, user, or others might suffer harm
• Identify who or what could be harmed
• Establish the severity of the hazard
• Identify the steps to injury
• Estimate probabilities

No prior knowledge of electrical theory is necessary, but an understanding of the PRISM risk assessment methodology (or other similar risk assessment methodology) is required, and participants should at least be familiar with electrical products and have previously seen typical electrical safety laboratory screening test reports. This session will include a short recap of the electrical safety training delivered last year.

Learning outcomes:

At the end of the training participants will be able to:

• Be able to understand and explain essential electrical terminology; ohms law; electrical insulation; dangers; safety devices & mitigations; other hazards
• Understand and explain the relationship between voltage, current and resistance; power sources; Class I, Class II and Class III constructions; factors affecting severity of harm听听
• Understand electrical current flow; its uses; its dangers; key terminology; protections and mitigations
• Demonstrate a good understanding of basic electrical theory, be able to read and understand electrical safety screening test reports
• Understand the key electrical tests and what they mean and be able to relate those tests to consumer injuries
• Be able to understand the technical documentation required for electrical products
• Work through a guided case study

Trainer:听 Richard Poate

CPPD:听 3 hours

Webinar

23 September 2025

10.30-14:30

Fully booked

When this training is fully booked please email. [email protected]听 to go on the waiting list.

Toy Safety

This training is designed for Trading Standards professionals and regulatory enforcement officers who need to understand the Toys (Safety) Regulations, how companies can demonstrate conformity and听how to determine if a product is a toy or not.

Learning outcomes:

By the end of this course, participants will:

• Understand the safety requirements Toys (Safety) Regulations (TSR)
• Learn how the TSR links with standards and other legislation (e.g. REACH)听
• Understand what needs to appear in a toy鈥檚 technical file
• Understand the process and factors to consider when determining if a product is a toy or not

Trainer:听 Wendy Phillips

CPPD:听 2 hours

Webinar

25 September 2025

10.00 - 12.00

Fully booked

When this training is fully booked please email. [email protected]听 to go on the waiting list.

Automatic Weighing Instruments

The course is aimed at trainees or recently qualified Inspectors. It will also be useful for other inspectors who may need a refresher in the different types of automatic weighing instrument that they may come across.

Learning outcomes:

A full understanding of the legislation that governs the placing of automatic weighing instruments on the market and the use of these instruments under the Packaged Goods Regulations 2006.听

Trainer: Ian Turner

CPPD: 5.5 hours

In person - Basildon

30 September 2025

9:30-16:30

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Fully booked

When this training is fully booked please email. [email protected]听 to go on the waiting list.

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Being a Local Authority in Primary Authority- What's your role?

This webinar is aimed at those working in Trading Standards, Environmental Health or Fire Services, regardless of current levels of engagement with Primary Authority.

Learning outcomes:

By the end of this course, participants will be able to understand the following:-

• What is Primary Authority?听
• The role of primary authorities, enforcing authorities and businesses in achieving improved compliance through the delivery of Primary Authority听
• The statutory tools within Primary Authority, and what impact they have on primary authorities and enforcing authorities听

Trainer:听 Nicole Jordan (lead trainer)

CPPD:听 2 hours

Webinar

30 September 2025

10:00-12:00

Fully booked

When this training is fully booked please email. [email protected]听 to go on the waiting list.

Safe, Not Scary: Legal Duties for Halloween Costumes

This webinar is a听 focused 1-hour session equipping Trading Standards professionals with the key compliance requirements for Halloween and fancy dress costumes. Learn to assess risks, understand labelling and flammability standards, and identify enforcement priorities in seasonal markets.

Learning outcomes:

By the end of this course, participants will be able to understand the following:-

• the key legal frameworks governing Halloween and fancy dress costumes, including the General Product Safety Regulations and relevant toy safety laws.
• recognise when a costume is classified as a toy and how this affects labelling, conformity assessment, and technical documentation requirements.
• identify flammability risks associated with costumes, especially those for children, and understand the relevant safety standards.
• assess whether costumes are correctly labelled and marked, including age warnings, usage instructions, and CE/UKCA compliance
• apply appropriate enforcement actions and interventions where non-compliance is identified, using tools available to Trading Standards.

Trainer:听 听Hannah Forbes

CPPD:听 听1 hour

Webinar

1 October 2025

10.00- 11.00

Fully booked

When this training is fully booked please email. [email protected]听 to go on the waiting list.

Personal Protective Equipment

This webinar is designed for new trainees to PPE, or as a refresher for qualified officers.

Learning outcomes:

This webinar is designed to provide an overview of the PPE Regulations, including a review of the economic operator obligations, required technical documentation and enforcement powers. The session aims to build upon knowledge and confidence in carrying out market surveillance, and enforcement activities within the sector of PPE, finishing with some practical hints and tips on product and documentation checks.听听

Trainer: Vicki Burch

CPPD: 2 hours

Webinar

8 October 2025

14:00-16:00

When this training is fully booked please email [email protected]听 to go on the waiting list.

Product Safety Database: Notifications, Reporting and Data Quality (GB LA's only)

This webinar is for Trading Standards professionals and regulatory enforcement officers who require an introduction听as well as for experienced officers who may require a refresher in Product Safety Database:听 Notifications, Reporting and Data Quality for听 GB LA's only.

Learning outcomes:

By the end of this course, participants will:

• Be aware of PSD Annual Reports and the importance of accurate data entry.
• Understand the product safety and noncompliance notification requirements set out in legislation, and how to meet these using the Product Safety Database.
• Referring issues to OPSS under the nationally significant, novel or contentious criteria.听How to do it, what each criterial means.
• Understand how to submit products for publication on the Product Recalls and Alerts website, and in which circumstances this would be required.
• Understand what and how to include information relating to the OPSS Sampling Protocol on the PSD.听
• Be aware of recent and upcoming digital developments on the PSD.

听Any need for pre-reads:

Participants may find it beneficial to review relevant guidance on MSA notification guidance.

Individuals should make sure they have PSD access prior to training.

Trainer:听 OPSS colleagues

CPPD: 3 hours

Webinar

14 October 2025

10.00 - 13.00

Product Safety Database: Notifications, Reporting and Data Quality (Ports & Borders)

This webinar is for Trading Standards professionals and regulatory enforcement officers who require an introduction听as well as for experienced officers who may require a refresher in Product Safety Database:听 Notifications, Reporting and Data Quality for听Ports and Borders TSO's only.

Learning outcomes:

By the end of this course, participants will:

• Be aware of PSD Annual Reports and the importance of accurate data entry.
• Understand the product safety and noncompliance notification requirements set out in legislation, and how to meet these using the Product Safety Database.
• Referring issues to OPSS under the nationally significant, novel or contentious criteria.听How to do it, what each criterial means.
• Understand how to submit products for publication on the Product Recalls and Alerts website, and in which circumstances this would be required.
• Understand what and how to include information relating to the OPSS Sampling Protocol on the PSD.听
• Be aware of recent and upcoming digital developments on the PSD.

听Any need for pre-reads:

Participants may find it beneficial to review relevant guidance on MSA notification guidance.

Individuals should make sure they have PSD access prior to training.

Trainer:听 OPSS colleagues

CPPD: 3 hours听

Webinar

16 October 2025

10.00 - 13.00

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Product Safety Database: Notifications, Reporting and Data Quality (GB LA's only)

This webinar is for Trading Standards professionals and regulatory enforcement officers who require an introduction听as well as for experienced officers who may require a refresher in Product Safety Database:听 Notifications, Reporting and Data Quality for GB LA TSO's only.

Learning outcomes:

By the end of this course, participants will:

• Be aware of PSD Annual Reports and the importance of accurate data entry.
• Understand the product safety and noncompliance notification requirements set out in legislation, and how to meet these using the Product Safety Database.
• Referring issues to OPSS under the nationally significant, novel or contentious criteria.听How to do it, what each criterial means.
• Understand how to submit products for publication on the Product Recalls and Alerts website, and in which circumstances this would be required.
• Understand what and how to include information relating to the OPSS Sampling Protocol on the PSD.听
• Be aware of recent and upcoming digital developments on the PSD.

听Any need for pre-reads:

Participants may find it beneficial to review relevant guidance on MSA notification guidance.

Individuals should make sure they have PSD access prior to training.

Trainer:听 OPSS colleagues

CPPD: 3 hours听

Webinar

5 November 2025

10.00 - 13.00

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Product Safety Database: Notifications, Reporting and Data Quality (Ports & Borders only)

This webinar is for Trading Standards professionals and regulatory enforcement officers who require an introduction听as well as for experienced officers who may require a refresher in Product Safety Database:听 Notifications, Reporting and Data Quality for Ports & Borders TSO's only

Learning outcomes:

By the end of this course, participants will:

• Be aware of PSD Annual Reports and the importance of accurate data entry.
• Understand the product safety and noncompliance notification requirements set out in legislation, and how to meet these using the Product Safety Database.
• Referring issues to OPSS under the nationally significant, novel or contentious criteria.听How to do it, what each criterial means.
• Understand how to submit products for publication on the Product Recalls and Alerts website, and in which circumstances this would be required.
• Understand what and how to include information relating to the OPSS Sampling Protocol on the PSD.听
• Be aware of recent and upcoming digital developments on the PSD.

听Any need for pre-reads:

Participants may find it beneficial to review relevant guidance on MSA notification guidance.

Individuals should make sure they have PSD access prior to training.

Trainer:听 OPSS colleagues

CPPD: 3 hours听

Webinar

6 November 2025

10.00 - 13.00

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An Introduction to the Weights and Measures (Packaged Goods) Regulations 2006

The course is an introduction to the Weights and Measures (Packaged Goods) Regulations 2006. It will consider some of the statistical principles necessary to understand the Regulations; we will have a detailed look at each of them and what they mean to an Inspector of Weights and Measures. There will be an explanation of how to carry out a practical weights and measures check, and the paperwork that can be used for this.

Learning outcomes

This course will give a good outline of some of the statistical concepts necessary to understand the Weights and Measures (Packaged Goods) Regulations 2006. It aims to provide students with a detailed understanding of each regulation and place it into the context of our work.

Trainer:听 Ian Turner

CPPD: 5 hours

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Webinar

11 November 2025

9:30-16:30