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Lithium Battery Transportation Safety - Online

$29.00

Length: 30 Minutes
Format: E-Learning Format

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Description

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

Certified Proficient

Our Certified Proficient classes are designed with flexibility and convenience in mind, giving participants the freedom to learn at their own pace and on their own schedule. Whether you're balancing a full-time job, managing multiple responsibilities, or simply prefer self-paced learning, these courses offer an accessible solution without compromising quality.

Each Certified Proficient class delivers essential awareness-level training and is aligned with industry standards for online safety education. While these courses may not meet full regulatory certification requirements for every agency or role, they are ideal for individuals seeking foundational knowledge, internal company training, or limited agency recognition in specific subject areas.

Perfect for workers, supervisors, or teams looking to stay informed on essential safety topics without the need for formal, instructor-led certification.

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  • Instant downloadable Certificate of Completion
  • 24/7 instant access 
  • Developed by industry experts 
  • Up to a year to assign a course 
  • 90 days to complete course at your own pace 
  • Ideal for awareness-level training and refresher education
  • Comparable in content and quality to industry-standard online safety courses
E-Learning Format

Flexibility
Life doesn't adhere to a 9-to-5 schedule, and neither do our courses. Our online platform allows you to learn at your own pace, on your own time. Whether you're a night owl or an early riser, our training is available whenever it suits you.

Complete the training at your pace.

Multilingual Options
Safety knows no language barriers. Our training content is available in multiple languages, ensuring that you can understand and apply safety protocols regardless of your native language.

Comprehensive Content
Our courses cover a wide spectrum of health and safety topics, from workplace hazards to emergency response protocols. You'll gain practical knowledge that empowers you to identify risks, prevent accidents, and create a culture of safety.

Engaging Experience
Say goodbye to dull lectures. Our interactive learning modules incorporate videos, simulations, case studies, and quizzes to keep you engaged and help you retain key information effectively.

Expert Instructor
Our courses are developed and delivered by experienced professionals in the field of health and safety. Benefit from their expertise and gain insights from real-world scenarios.

Certification
Upon successful completion of your chosen course, you'll receive a certification that validates your training. This credential not only demonstrates your commitment to safety but also enhances your professional profile.

Consistency
Rest assured, our training maintains a consistent quality across all platforms. You can have peace of mind knowing that employees in Colorado receive the same exceptional training as those in Florida!

Course Outline

When transporting lithium batteries, it is essential to follow safety regulations to reduce potential hazards. This course provides best practices for safely transporting lithium batteries. The lessons include the unique characteristics of lithium batteries, how to properly handle and dispose of them, and finally, how to safely ship them by highway, air, or vessel.

What Sets Lithium Batteries Apart?

  • What is a Lithium Battery
  • Risks and Hazards
  • Size, Measurements, and Shipping

Handling Lithium Batteries

  • How Lithium Batteries are Regulated
  • Hazardous Materials Regulations
  • Testing Requirements
  • Mishandling Prior to Packing

Disposal and Recycling of Damaged Batteries

  • Disposal Methods
  • Provisions of Disposal or Recycling Lithium Batteries
  • Handling Recycled Batteries
  • Safely Storing “End of Life” Batteries

 

Shipping Lithium Batteries

  • Packaging and Handling
  • Shipping by Air
  • Shipping by Vessel
  • DOT Lithium Battery Guide for Shippers
  • Packaging and Hazard Communication