SPSP — Society of Product Safety Professionals’ Post

For people just getting into product safety and compliance, the fundamentals course is a great introduction and a great way to build a strong foundation. I can't recommend it enough, there is a ton of knowledge and experience with these presenters that will help get a career off to an amazing start!

I am reposting this SPSP — Society of Product Safety Professionals instructor profile of Donald Mays because this "Fundamentals of Product Safety" program in September is going to be an excellent overall learning opportunity for attendees. In particular, Don is a great speaker with wide-ranging experiences from which we can all learn--especially, me! He is a regular guest lecturer in my product-safety engineering (and ethics) course in the University of Utah Dept. of Mechanical Engineering every Fall. But, Don is only ONE of the numerous outstanding instructors who will be there to speak and to answer questions. To paraphrase Otto von Bismarck, "it's unnecessary to learn from your own mistakes when you can learn from mistakes made by others." Get a "head start" and learn from those with the bumps and bruises from years of providing safe consumer products to users!!! The early-bird discount is still available until July 1st. #productsafety #productliability #safety

In our current regulatory environment, post-sale issues are among the most important to understand how to mitigate. Learn more from Larry Bell at the Product Safety Fundamentals Course!

❔ How can we help our customers improve their business? By inspiring them with new packaging solutions! That's why we regularly organize a two-days VGP Academy event at our headquarters in Belgium. On the agenda? 🎓 Expert insights to take their packaging to the next level 🎓 Networking opportunities with other industry experts 🎓 Exclusive tour at the heart of our operations 📣 Check out some experiences of the participants. 𝟭/ 𝗢𝗽𝗽𝗼𝗿𝘁𝘂𝗻𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗲𝘀 𝘁𝗼 𝗱𝗼 𝗯𝗲𝘁𝘁𝗲𝗿 "What an inspiring event! I've discovered so many new opportunities for my business." 𝟮/ 𝗣𝗲𝗿𝘀𝗼𝗻𝗮𝗹 𝗮𝗽𝗽𝗿𝗼𝗮𝗰𝗵 "The personal approach goes beyond expectations. It shows that we matter to VGP." 𝟯/ 𝗗𝗲𝗱𝗶𝗰𝗮𝘁𝗲𝗱 𝗲𝗺𝗽𝗹𝗼𝘆𝗲𝗲𝘀 "The entire plant is buzzing with the typical VGP vibe. All employees are dedicated to add that touch of magic to our product's packaging." #packaging #learning #customerexperience

Taco is stepping up to close the manufacturing skills gap with their training programs! Whether you're new to the field or looking to level up, these programs offer the tools you need to succeed. Learn more here: https://lnkd.in/g-wRbJK2 #WorkforceDevelopment #SkillsGap #ManufacturingTraining Taco Comfort Solutions

Do you feel like you are fire fighting? Trying to support your new starters in NPD, but you’re busy and it’s hard to give them the attention and support they need. They may not be asking for help because they don’t want to cause any problems, but you can tell they are struggling. They are making mistakes which fall on you. They lack understanding which means you have to explain, and explain again. It doesn’t have to be so stressful. Our NPD course teaches your team all the principles of the NPD Stage Gate process. We will show them what they need to do to successfully take an idea from consumer need and concept, all the way through to launch. You can find more details here: https://lnkd.in/eM-e5FWx or head to the link in my bio

Yesterday, KID released two reports assessing recall effectiveness – one analyzing the monthly reports that companies send (sometimes) to the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission about the status of a recall, and a consumer survey on attitudes towards recalls. (link in comments)   But how do we prevent recalls in the first place? One resource is the KID Design Safety Toolkit, a free online course to educate children's product developers how to design potential hazards out of the product before it's on the market, to prevent injuries, deaths, and recalls. Learn more at www.kidsafetytoolkit.org.

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NEW DATES! Enrol now on LABC’s level 6 Certificate in Safety at Sports Grounds & Other Public Events qualification. Next cohort starts on Monday 20 May 2024. Apply now: https://ow.ly/ArNK50QHMzl Tailored for safety professionals overseeing public events, this qualification provides: • Insights into roles and responsibilities of event safety stakeholders • Knowledge on legislation compliance for Safety at Sports Grounds and public events • Skills to assess venue structures for diverse events • Understanding of dynamic factors impacting event safety • Ability to make informed decisions on event suitability and more

August will be here before we know it! Below is a link to our Black Hat Landing page. Register to attend our NotSoSober event, and if you cannot attend Black Hat this year, you can still register to win!! #cybersecuritytraining