OSHA Lithium Battery Safety Online Course

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Course Code: OSH 254

$49

This course provides required safety training for employees who handle lithium batteries in the workplace, including "hazmat employees" who package, mark, label, load, unload, handle or otherwise prepare lithium-ion or lithium-metal batteries for transport.

US DOT requires safety training as part of initial and recurrent hazmat training for employees involved in preparing lithium-ion or lithium-metal batteries for transportation.

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Learning Objectives & Training Topics

Key Learning Objectives

Recognize the unique hazards lithium-ion and lithium-metal batteries pose in the workplace and in transportation, including "thermal runaway"
Properly handle and store lithium batteries
Respond to lithium battery incidents and safely cleanup the scene

Training Topics

Unique characteristics of lithium batteries
Hazards of lithium batteries (including thermal runaway fires)
Safe storage of lithium batteries
Fighting lithium battery fires in the workplace
First-aid measures for employees
Safe handling of lithium batteries
Post-emergency cleanup and disposal

Resources Included with Training

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Digital Compliance Reference
Virtual tutorials and exercises
Digital flow charts and key info exhibits
Certification of Achievement (PDF)
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What's so dangerous about lithium batteries?
Lithium battery safety poses unique challenges. In addition to hazardous fluid leaks, improper handling of lithium batteries can result in dangerous thermal runaway fires, which can cause serious injury, physical damage, and evacuations.

As lithium-ion and lithium-metal batteries become more in a wide range of industries, it's critical that employees know how to handle and store lithium batteries safely.

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Lithium battery regulations are complex and constantly evolving. If you’re just starting out with lithium battery shipping, answering the four questions in this guide will help you determine how stringently your shipment will be regulated and where to find the rules you need to ensure compliance.

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Course code	OSH 254
Duration	1 hour
Access time	90 days
Certificate issued?	Yes

CEUs awarded	0.10
Lion Membership	3 months

Lithium Battery Safety