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Online Training ยท Free for Members APPA Product Safety Training ProgramAs part of its commitment to improving the safety of products supplied by our members, and by the wider promotional products sector, APPA is pleased to offer an online product safety training course. 3 modulesVideo + slide notesLearn at your own pace |
This introductory course outlines key principles and processes to get APPA members up to speed, or to refresh existing knowledge. Accompanying notes let members learn more at their own pace, as it applies to each business and product.
The course is made up of three modules, each with a recorded audio/video presentation and accompanying slide notes. It's best to complete them in order.
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The Regulatory System 45 minutes Covers key product safety principles and the importance of businesses having policies and systems in place to ensure compliance, with practical examples of typical promotional products throughout. Provides an overview of the laws, regulatory agencies and legal provisions in Australia and New Zealand. These include general protections such as consumer guarantees and no misleading claims, product-specific rules in mandatory standards and bans, and specialist regimes such as electrical appliance safety. |
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Achieving Safe Products 42 minutes Regulations don't cover all products, or even all hazards within a product. This module looks at typical promotional products to explore how to identify hazards and then manage them, with a focus on drinkware and apparel. It outlines a range of resources and recommendations to help members learn more about their products and keep them safe, and includes a brief exercise. |
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Supply Chain and Testing 36 minutes What we call 'the supply chain' is more of a network than a linear chain. This module looks at all the inputs in making and distributing products, both offshore and once landed, with practical advice on managing risks at various points of production and handling. On testing, it includes a cautionary tale and guidance on understanding and managing product testing, even if you're only given a completed test report. A brief exercise is also included. |
Your presenterGail Greatorex Owner and Principal, Product Safety Solutions, Australia The course was developed exclusively for APPA by Gail Greatorex. Gail has more than 30 years' experience in consumer product safety. For 25 years she was with the ACCC's product safety branch, and in 2012 she started her own business, Product Safety Solutions, as a product safety consultant and advocate.
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The APPA Product Safety Training Program is free for members and is located in the Resources section of the members area once you've logged in to the APPA website.
Non-members can purchase access to the modules at the prices below by emailing info@appa.com.au.
Prices are in AUD and include GST.
| Module | Member | Non-member |
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| Module 1: The Regulatory System | Free | $55.00 |
| Module 2: Achieving Safe Products | Free | $55.00 |
| Module 3: Supply Chain and Testing | Free | $55.00 |
| 3 Module Bundle | Free | $143.00 |
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Product safety resources For more information and resources, visit the Promotional Product Safety page. |
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Ready to get started? Members can start the program now. Non-members can get in touch to purchase access. |
