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Shipping Lithium Batteries

Course Code: HMT 254, HMT C54A

$299 - $349

This course provides full hazardous materials/dangerous goods training to ship lithium batteries by ground, air, and vessel in compliance with 49 CFR, the IATA DGR, and the IMDG Code. The training guides professionals through a step-by-step procedure to classify, package, and ship lithium batteries separately, in-equipment, or with equipment.

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Course Details
US DOT requires training for all "hazmat employees," including any person who performs or directs pre-transportation functions for shipping lithium batteries: Packaging, marking, labeling, preparing shipping papers, loading vehicles or containers, etc. 

For lithium battery air shippers, the IATA Dangerous Goods Regulations (DGR) require recurrent hazmat training every 24 months. 
Key Learning Objectives
  • Confidently navigate and apply US and international regulations to safely ship fully regulated or excepted lithium batteries by ground, air, or vessel  
  • Identify key additional IATA DGR requirements for air shipments (e.g., Section I vs. Section II lithium batteries and cells by air)
  • Provide general awareness, security awareness, and function-specific training for employees who perform typical shipping functions for lithium batteries
Training Topics
  • Hazmat general and security awareness training
  • How to ship fully regulated lithium batteries
  • How to ship small or excepted lithium batteries
  • Key differences for fully regulated/excepted (Section I/Section II) batteries by air
  • Selecting the right IATA DGR Packing Instruction for air transport (965, 966, etc.)
  • How to classify and name lithium batteries for transportation
  • Selecting authorized packaging for fully regulated or excepted shipments
  • Marking and labeling fully regulated and excepted shipments
  • Placarding requirement for lithium battery shipments
  • Hazmat shipping papers and the Shipper’s Declaration
Also included: A free Lithium Battery Safety Online Course to help meet DOT's hazmat safety training requirement for covered hazmat employees in 49 CFR 172.704(a)(3).  
Train with Lion to receive unmatched resources and reference materials to help you navigate and apply complex regulations to real world situations at your site. 
 
Online Training and Webinar  
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  • Digital Compliance Reference
  • Virtual tutorials and exercises
  • Easy-to-read charts and info exhibits
  • Certification of Achievement (PDF)
  • Lion Membership (Details in sidebar)
Lion delivers this training in two convenient formats to give you flexibility to train when, where, and how you want. Learn at your own pace or join a Lion instructor for an in-person workshop or live webinar. 

Choose the format that fits your schedule and your learning style. 
 
Live Webinar   4 hours
Online Training    4 hours | Access time: 90 days

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  • My Regulations. View and download updates to the US DOT, EPA, OSHA, and/or state hazardous waste regulations included with your training. 

  • Member Bulletins. Stay informed of significant regulatory activity and news, including a monthly summary of rulemakings that may impact you. 

  • New Rules & Updates. Make you aware of new regulations that are relevant to the training and materials you received from Lion.

  • State Tools. Access Lion's unique State Hazardous Waste Summaries to review unique hazardous waste requirements for all 50 states. 

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Online Training Features

Train anytime, from any internet connection and pause or resume as needed to fit training into your work schedule. Online courses are organized into individual lessons, so you build expertise step-by-step and can make progress even when time is short.  
 
    Desktop, tablet, and mobile compatible 
         online hazmat training iata dgr ask the instructor      Ask the Instructor feature connects you to subject matter experts  
  closed captions on online training   Optional closed captions aid comprehension
  Interactive exercises hazmat training   Interactive exercises boost retention
  Flexible online hazmat training   Flexible access helps you fit training into your schedule
  Flexible online hazmat training   Online training support is available 7 days/week
  Flexible online hazmat training   Instant Certificate access when training is complete


What's different about online training at Lion.com?

Professionals choose Lion’s online training because Lion courses are more detailed and more up-to-date than other training available. Hazardous materials, environmental, and safety professionals rely on Lion for:
  • Courses developed and supported by credentialed, experienced trainers.
  • Materials updated continuously to keep pace with changing regulations.
  • Unrivaled training resources to simplify compliance and inform decision making.
  • Flexible, convenient solutions to fit any schedule or learning style.
  • Ongoing compliance support, including the Lion Finder Service
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Webinar Schedule

1:00 PM – 5:00 PM ET 

After you enroll, you will receive instructions to download your training materials and join the webinar session. Attendees can join the webinar 30 minutes before the scheduled start time. We break regularly throughout the day and break for lunch at midday. 

After the webinar, students complete a Certification Quiz at Lion.com. Students can access the quiz for 14 days after the webinar and use all training materials to complete it.

After passing the quiz, students can print a Certificate in the Lion.com Training Portal


What's different about Lion.com webinars?

Professionals choose Lion webinars because they provide more detailed, engaging, and up-to-date training than other remote or online training options. Hazardous materials, environmental, and safety professionals rely on Lion for:
  • Courses developed and presented by credentialed, experienced trainers.
  • Materials updated continuously to keep pace with changing regulations.
  • Unrivaled training resources to simplify compliance and inform decision making.
  • Relevant example and exercises to practice applying complex rules.
  • Ongoing compliance support, including the Lion Finder Service
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