Shipping Fully Regulated and Excepted Lithium Batteries and Cells
Availability
On-Demand
Access expires 365 days after purchase
Credit Offered
3 CEU Credits

If your company ships lithium ion or lithium metal batteries, the U.S. Department of Transportation requires the training specified in 49 CFR Part 172, Subpart H. This online course meets the U.S. DOT training requirements for individuals who perform or direct the functions of packaging, marking, labeling, or loading packages containing lithium batteries for shipment by highway, rail, air, or vessel. The course covers both excepted and fully-regulated lithium batteries.

The definition of hazardous materials
The nine classes of hazardous materials defined in the regulations
An overview of what lithium batteries are and why they are potentially hazardous
Lithium battery general awareness
Packaging and package selection (both UN packaging and non-UN packaging types)
Marking, labeling, and documentation requirements
Safety, emergency response, and security awareness
Shipper responsibilities in the transportation process