Description
This course covers: Individuals who are involved in shipping only Excepted Lithium Batteries by highway, air and ocean transport. Excepted Lithium Batteries are identified as “small” cells and batteries. Small lithium batteries will be covered for ground, air and ocean transport. “Medium” cells and batteries will be covered for highway only. This course may be taken by those needing Initial or Recurrent training. This class is for shippers who only ship excepted Lithium Batteries.
- Small lithium batteries – excepted from most of the transport regulations, by all modes, if properly packaged. In most cases marking will be required. For air transport, if a package containing small lithium batteries exceeds certain limits, it will become a fully regulated, Class 9 shipment.
- Medium lithium batteries – domestic shipments by highway and rail are excepted from most of the transport regulations, if properly packaged and marked. In some cases additional marking will be required. Medium batteries shipped by air or ocean are fully regulated as Class 9 materials and must meet all of the regulatory requirements.
- Large lithium batteries – fully regulated as Class 9 materials by all modes of transportation.
Please note the terms “small”, “medium” and “large” are not used in the regulations. 49CFR contains “Exceptions for smaller cells and batteries” which include those we are categorizing as small and medium. These terms will be used as we go through the program.
Please Note: Prepayment is required for online training. Login credentials are released upon payment.
Prerequisites: Previous certification for 49CFR and IATA recommended, but not required.
Training Valid For: 24 months (IATA) and 3 years (49 CFR & IMDG)
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Certificates: Certificates are emailed upon payment and successful completion of the course.
Topics
Upon completion of this course, the student should be able to:
- Apply the dangerous goods and hazardous materials regulations correctly.
- Describe some of the legal aspects of shipping hazardous materials.
- Explain the relationship between Title 49, Code of Federal Regulations (49CFR), IATA Dangerous Goods Regulations, the IMDG Code.
- Understand shipper and operator responsibilities.
- Identify the nine hazard classes.
- Select a proper shipping name.
- Safely package lithium batteries
- Correctly apply any marks and/or labels to each package of excepted lithium batteries
- Correctly complete any required documentation for excepted lithium batteries
Required Materials
- Student Workbook
Students can download a workbook from within the program (optional).
- Regulations
49CFR, IATA and IMDG Regulations are recommended but not required. Students must provide them, as they are not included with the course. If you need a current copy, we suggest purchasing one from our recommended suppliers.
- Exam
An exam concludes the course. Follow onscreen instructions.
- Recommended Supplies
Sticky notes, pens, highlighter, notepaper.
Location
Online from your desk!
- Complete online training from your desk or any other convenient location with an internet connection.
Hours
Time Required:
- 8-10 hours for initial training or recurrent training for someone who has not regularly used the 49CFR and IATA Dangerous Goods Regulations; 4-6 hours for those who regularly use the 49CFR, IATA & IMDG Regulations.
- You have 3 months to complete your course from the date of payment.
- You can purchase a one time extension if you do not complete the course within 3 months.
Additional Required Training
Are any additional training courses required?
- Function Specific Training - If you ship any product other than lithium batteries you will need additional training. Ultimately (in the United States) your employer has final responsibility for determining if a hazmat employee is properly trained for their particular job function. Since there is a potential for limitless types of job functions as determined by an individual employer, we as your training provider can only suggest what types of additional training might be required.
Lithium Battery Shippers – Check out our Lithium Battery Wizard to assist with your shipments!
Benefits
Benefits of Online Training:
- Train on a schedule that is convenient for you.
- Complete training, when and where you want using your computer, laptop, iPad, etc.
- Saves time and money on travel.
- Programs are designed to meet your product, shipping and training needs.
- 3 month time period to complete your training.
- All DGI online programs can be taken as Intial or Recurrent training.
