Multimodal Transportation of Lithium Batteries (49 CFR, TDGR, ADR, IMDG, ICAO/IATA) - English 2024 (Course)
This course may be used for both initial and recurrent training.
This course is intended for the training of hazmat / dangerous goods employees responsible for the handling, shipping, or transportation of fully regulated and excepted lithium batteries by all modes in accordance with the requirements of the 49 CFR for the US, the Transportation of Dangerous Goods Regulations (TDGR) for Canada, using as well as those of ADR for Contracting Parties. This course also covers the requirements for shipping lithium batteries by air and vessel in accordance with the requirements of the International Civil Aviation Organization’s (ICAO) Technical Instructions and the International Air Transport Association (IATA) Dangerous Goods Regulations (DGR), as well as those of the International Maritime Dangerous Goods (IMDG) Code, respectively.
Learning Objectives / Modules:
Navigating the hazmat table and Dangerous Goods lists to determine requirements for safe the transportation of lithium batteries by all modes, including:
This course is intended for the training of hazmat / dangerous goods employees responsible for the handling, shipping, or transportation of fully regulated and excepted lithium batteries by all modes in accordance with the requirements of the 49 CFR for the US, the Transportation of Dangerous Goods Regulations (TDGR) for Canada, using as well as those of ADR for Contracting Parties. This course also covers the requirements for shipping lithium batteries by air and vessel in accordance with the requirements of the International Civil Aviation Organization’s (ICAO) Technical Instructions and the International Air Transport Association (IATA) Dangerous Goods Regulations (DGR), as well as those of the International Maritime Dangerous Goods (IMDG) Code, respectively.
Learning Objectives / Modules:
Navigating the hazmat table and Dangerous Goods lists to determine requirements for safe the transportation of lithium batteries by all modes, including:
- Packing Instructions
- Classification of lithium batteries
- Identification
- Packaging
- Marking & Labelling
- Documentation
- Shipping Requirements & Exceptions
Target Audience:
Hazmat / dangerous goods employees and their supervisors (including office and customer service staff) who work for shippers, carriers, freight forwarders, third party logistics companies, and who handle, prepare shipments, transport, or offer lithium batteries by all modes domestically and internationally.
Pre-requisite: Hazardous Materials/Dangerous Goods Transportation General Awareness & Security Awareness Training
Required & Recommended Regulatory Resources:
The current edition of the 49 CFR, TDGR, ADR, IMDG Code, and IATA DGR are required for this course.
Click this link for a list of the recommended regulatory resources for this course: Required & Recommended Resources
Course Features:
Hazmat / dangerous goods employees and their supervisors (including office and customer service staff) who work for shippers, carriers, freight forwarders, third party logistics companies, and who handle, prepare shipments, transport, or offer lithium batteries by all modes domestically and internationally.
Pre-requisite: Hazardous Materials/Dangerous Goods Transportation General Awareness & Security Awareness Training
Required & Recommended Regulatory Resources:
The current edition of the 49 CFR, TDGR, ADR, IMDG Code, and IATA DGR are required for this course.
Click this link for a list of the recommended regulatory resources for this course: Required & Recommended Resources
Course Features:
- Run Time: 2h
- Language: English
- Includes final assessment to validate student’s understanding of material.
- Training certificate (including a wallet card) will be issued upon successful completion of the course.
- Note: Upon issuance, the training certificate must be signed by both the employee and the employer.
- Note: Currie Associates training certificates do not meet the requirements for a CNS endorsement application and will not reflect IATA accreditation.
- Per the regulations, it is the responsibility of the employer to provide training to their employees. Per ICAO/IATA's Competency Based Training approach, the employer is responsible to assess their employees’ ability to successfully perform their job functions covered in this training.
Keywords: Lithium Batteries, IMDG Code, 49 CFR, Multimodal Training, Multimodal Training for Lithium Batteries, Multimodal Training for Lithium Batteries Shipping
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Multimodal Transportation of Lithium Batteries (49 CFR, TDGR, ADR, IMDG, ICAO/IATA) - English 2024 (Course)
Multimodal Transportation of Lithium Batteries (49 CFR, TDGR, ADR, IMDG, ICAO/IATA) - English 2024 (Course)
Multimodal Transportation of Lithium Batteries is intended for the training of hazmat employees responsible for the handling, shipping, or transportation of fully regulated and excepted lithium batteries by all modes using domestic and international regulations such as 49 CFR, TDGR, ADR, the IMDG Code and the IATA DGR. It explains the various types of battery technology in use today and has been designed to meet the function-specific training requirements of the regulations. It can be used for both initial and recurrent function-specific training.
Multimodal Transportation of Lithium Batteries meets the regulatory training standards set out in the 49 CFR (Part 172, Subpart H), TDG Regulations (Part 6), IMDG Code (Part 1, Chapters 1.3 and 1.4), ADR (Part 1, Chapters 1.3 & 1.10), and IATA DGR (Section 1.5), for all dangerous goods employees involved in the safe transportation of lithium batteries and includes all recent amendments.
Learning Objective(s)
- Navigating the “Lists of Dangerous Goods” and understanding the use of the appropriate packing instructions to determine the classification/identification, packaging, marking, labeling, and documentation requirements for safe the transportation of lithium batteries by all modes.
Target Audience
- Shippers, carriers and freight forwarders (i.e. dangerous goods employees and their supervisors) who handle, offer for transport or transport lithium batteries domestically and internationally
Modules / Topics
- Classification of lithium batteries
- Lithium battery test summary requirements
- Packaging, marking, labelling requirements
- Documentation requirements
Regulatory Texts & References Required
- 49 CFR Regulations - free download or book available for purchase
- TDGR Canada Regulations - free download
- ADR 2023 (Volumes I & II, plus corrigenda) - free download or books available for purchase
- IMDG Code – International Maritime Dangerous Goods Code (41-22) - available for purchase
- IATA DGR – International Air Transport Association Dangerous Goods Regulations (Edition 65) - available for purchase
- IATA 65 Lithium Battery Guidance Document
Recommended Resources
- DOT Chart 17 - free download
- Emergency Response Guidebook 2020 - free download
Pre-Requisites
Course Features
- Run Time: 2h
- Language: English
- Includes final assessment to validate student’s understanding of material.
- Training certificate (including a wallet card) will be issued upon successful completion of course. Currie Associates training course certificates do not meet the requirements for a CNS endorsement application and will not reflect IATA accreditation.
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