Illegal Tobacco Vape Lithium Battery Safety Awareness
Illegal tobacco, non-compliant vaping products and lithium-ion battery hazards are front-page issues for retail businesses, schools, housing associations and workplaces across the UK. Trading Standards enforcement is intensifying. Closure orders are being granted. Fines are rising. This course gives your team the practical, UK-specific knowledge they need to identify illegal products, fulfil their legal obligations and respond confidently when problems arise. Developed by AA Health & Safety Innovations Ltd, a Chartered Institute of Occupational Safety and Health (IOSH) Chartered Fellow-led consultancy this course is built on real enforcement experience, current UK legislation and the latest Trading Standards practice. It is not an anti-vaping campaign. It is a compliance training course for professionals who need to know the rules and follow them.
Course Modules
This course equips retail staff, workplace teams, community organisations and security personnel with the practical knowledge to identify, report and manage risks associated with illegal tobacco products, non-compliant vaping devices and lithium-ion battery hazards. It is grounded in current UK law, Trading Standards enforcement practice and fire safety guidance.
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Course Overview Document
This module provides an overview of illegal tobacco products and non-compliant vaping devices in the UK. Learners will explore the different types of illicit tobacco, understand what makes a vaping product non-compliant, and examine the scale of the problem across communities and businesses. The module also highlights the risks these products pose to public health, workplace safety and regulatory compliance, helping learners understand why awareness and vigilance are essential.
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Introduction to Illegal Tobacco & Vapes Document
This module explains the key UK laws and regulations governing the sale of tobacco and vaping products. Learners will gain an understanding of the role of Trading Standards, HMRC and other enforcement agencies, as well as the powers available to investigate and prosecute non-compliance. The module also outlines the penalties, closure orders and legal consequences businesses may face, highlighting the importance of maintaining robust compliance practices.
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UK Laws, Trading Standards & Enforcement Document
This module provides practical guidance on identifying illegal tobacco and non-compliant vaping products. Learners will learn how to recognise common warning signs, verify product compliance, check labelling and documentation, and assess supplier legitimacy. The module also introduces simple product inspection techniques to help retailers and frontline staff prevent illegal products from entering the supply chain.
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How to Identify Illegal or Non-Compliant Products Document
This module explores the fire and explosion risks associated with lithium-ion batteries used in vaping devices. Learners will understand how battery failures occur, recognise common charging and storage hazards, and learn safe handling and disposal practices. The module also covers emergency response procedures and the responsibilities of employers and retailers in managing lithium battery safety risks.
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Lithium Battery & Fire Safety Risks Document
This module examines the health risks associated with illegal tobacco and non-compliant vaping products, with particular focus on their impact on young people and local communities. Learners will explore safeguarding concerns, public health implications and the links between illicit tobacco and vaping markets and organised crime.
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Health, Youth & Community Safety Concerns Document
This module outlines the legal and practical responsibilities of retailers, employers and workplace managers in relation to tobacco, vaping products and lithium battery safety. Learners will understand the importance of due diligence, staff training, record keeping, supplier verification and compliance procedures to help maintain a safe and lawful working environment.
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Retailer & Workplace Responsibilities Document
This module explains how to report suspected illegal tobacco and vaping products and outlines the appropriate escalation procedures. Learners will understand the role of reporting agencies, whistleblowing protections and the importance of maintaining good compliance practices to support safer workplaces, businesses and communities.
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Reporting, Escalation & Good Practice Document
Course Information
Price: £50.00
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