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Lithium Battery Transportation Safety Training
Transporting lithium batteries comes with unique challenges and serious safety risks. Whether you're shipping by highway, air, or sea, it's critical to follow strict safety regulations to minimize potential hazards.
Compliance Solutions' online Lithium Battery Transportation Safety course is designed to provide comprehensive guidance on best practices for handling, storing, shipping, and disposal of lithium batteries, in compliance with U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) and international regulations.
Why Lithium Batteries Require Special Attention
Lithium batteries are widely used however, they can pose significant dangers if they are incorrectly packaged, shipped, or mishandled. This course begins with an overview of the hazards and characteristics that set lithium batteries apart, and why proper safety training is essential.
Topics Covered
- What is a Lithium Battery?
- Common Risks and Hazards
- Size Classifications, Measurements, and Shipping Considerations
Safe Handling Practices
Proper handling starts long before a shipment is prepared. Learning how lithium batteries are regulated, how to identify handling risks, and understanding the requirements for safe storage and transport are essential.
Key Lessons:
- How Lithium Batteries are Regulated
- Overview of Hazardous Materials Regulations (HMR)
- Testing Requirements Before Shipping
- Identifying Mishandling Risk Before Packing
Disposal and Recycling of Damaged or End-of-Life Batteries
Improper disposal of lithium batteries can lead to environmental damage and safety incidents. This training outlines how to manage batteries that are no longer in use or are damaged.
What Attendees Will Learn:
- Approved Disposal Methods
- Provisions for Lithium Battery Recycling
- How to Handle and Store Recycled Batteries
- Safely Managing “End of Life” Battery Inventory
Shipping Lithium Batteries by Land, Air, and Sea
Shipment of lithium batteries requires strict adherence to mode-specific regulations. You'll discover practical and actionable guidelines to help stay compliant, avoid fines, and ensure safety throughout the shipping process.
Included:
- Packaging and Handling Requirements
- Shipping by Air: ICAO/IATA Guidelines
- Shipping by Vessel: IMDG Code Compliance
- DOT Lithium Battery Guidance for Shippers
- Hazard Communication and Labeling Requirements
Who Should Be Trained:
This training is ideal for shippers, logistics professionals, warehouse staff, and employees who have a part in the transportation, handling, or packaging of lithium batteries. Protect your business, employees, the environment and manage risk associated with transporting lithium batteries by enrolling today!
✅ 100% Online & Self-Paced
✅ Awareness-Level Certification
✅ Mobile-Friendly Access
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