This course is intended for the training of hazmat employees responsible for the handling, shipping, or transportation of excepted lithium batteries by ground (road or rail) and air, using 49 CFR and the IATA Dangerous Goods Regulations (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 for excepted lithium batteries and can be used for both initial and recurrent training.

Lithium battery types covered in this course include:

• Lithium Ion Cells & Batteries
• Small (all modes) – Not to exceed 20 Wh/cell or 100 Wh/battery
• Medium (ground only) – Not to exceed 60 Wh/cell or 300 Wh/battery
• Lithium Metal Cells & Batteries
• Small (all modes) – Not to exceed 1 g lithium/cell or 2 g lithium/battery
• Medium (ground only) – Not to exceed 5 g lithium/cell or 25 g lithium/battery

The course meets the regulatory training standards set out in 49 CFR, Part 172, Subpart H, for all employees involved in the safe transportation of lithium batteries by ground and includes all recent amendments and interpretations.
The course meets the regulatory training standards set out in the IATA DGR, Section 1.6 (as well as those in the 49 CFR, Part 172, Subpart H) for all dangerous goods employees involved in the safe transportation of excepted lithium batteries by ground and air and includes all recent amendments.

Learning Objective(s)

Navigating the hazmat table and § 173.185 of 49 CFR, as well as the IATA List of Dangerous Goods and packing instructions 965 to 970, to determine the classification/identification, packaging and marking requirements for safe the transportation of excepted lithium batteries by ground and air

Target Audience

Shippers, carriers and freight forwarders (i.e. dangerous goods employees and their supervisors) who handle, offer for transport or transport excepted lithium batteries to, from or within the US

Modules / Topics

• Classification of lithium batteries
• Lithium battery test summary requirements
• Exceptions to the regulations (packaging & marking requirements)
• Domestic shipment of excepted lithium batteries in the US
• International shipment of excepted lithium batteries by air (ICAO/IATA)
• Most recent regulatory changes

Required Regulatory Texts & References

None

Recommended Resources

• 49 CFR Regulations (October 1, 2021) - free download or book available for purchase
• IATA DGR Book – International Air Transport Association Dangerous Goods Regulations (Edition 63) - available for purchase
• IATA 2022 Lithium Battery Guidance Document - free download
• DOT Chart 17 - free download
• Emergency Response Guidebook 2020 - free download

Pre-requisites

General Awareness & Security Awareness HazMat Transportation Training (2020) – 49 CFR;

Course Features

• Run Time: 45 mins
• Language: English
• Includes final assessment to validate student’s understanding of material
• Training certificate will be issued upon successful completion of course