This course provides hazardous materials/dangerous goods training required to ship lithium batteries by ground, air, and vessel.
The training guides shippers through a step-by-step procedure to classify and offer fully regulated and/or excepted lithium batteries packaged separately, in-equipment, or with equipment. It provides training required by 49 CFR, the IATA DGR, and the IMDG Code for hazmat employees involved in shipping lithium batteries.
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.
The course is designed to provide training required for hazmat employees involved in shipping lithium batteries by ground, air, or vessel. US DOT, IATA/ICAO, and the IMDG Code all require hazmat training for employees who prepare lithium batteries for transport by ground, air, or vessel (49 CFR 172.704, IATA DGR 1.5, IMDG Code 1.3.1). .
Registration includes:
- Engaging, interactive shipping lithium batteries training
- Trusted compliance resources
- Certificate to document your lithium battery hazmat training
- Updates to your reference materials throughout the year
- 365 days of Lion Membership for complete compliance support
Shipping Lithium Batteries Training Covers:
- 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
The rules for shipping lithium batteries by ground, air, and vessel change constantly. Shippers must know the latest requirements to avoid rejected shipments, prevent incidents and short-circuits in transit, and protect against US DOT hazmat fines now as high as
$84,425 per day, per violation.
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This lithium battery hazmat training includes a free Lithium Battery Safety Online Course to help satisfy hazmat safety training and/or OSHA Hazard Communication training requirements for hazmat employees.
Online Course Details
Course code |
HMT 254 |
Compatible on |
Desktop, tablet, or mobile |
Duration |
4 hours |
Access time |
90 days |
Certificate issued |
Yes |
Training required by |
US DOT, ICAO/IATA, and IMO/IMDG
(49 CFR 172.704, IATA DGR 1.5, IMDG 1.3.1) |
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What's different about online training at Lion.com?
Professionals choose Lion’s online training because our 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.
Online courses can be accessed 24/7, from any internet connection, with support available 7 days a week. Test drive a course or learn more about online training.
This lithium battery workshop also provides lithium battery safety training required for hazmat employees at 49 CFR 172.704(a)(3).
Workshop Schedule
7:30 AM - 8:00 AM |
Coffee & pastries (Included) |
8:00 AM - 3:30 PM |
Shipping Lithium Batteries training |
12:00 PM - 1:00 PM |
Networking Lunch (Included) |
*Short breaks, snacks, and cold drinks are provided throughout the day.
Workshop Details
Course code |
HMT P54 |
Duration |
1 day |
Certificate issued |
Yes |
Training required by |
US DOT, ICAO/IATA, and IMO/IMDG
(49 CFR 172.704, IATA DGR 1.5, and IMDG 1.3.1) |
CEUs and Certification Maintenance
See how Lion courses can help you maintain your professional credentials.
Why choose a live hazmat shipper workshop?
Engaging classroom-style workshops are the foundation of what we do. Lion instructors are engaging, effective teachers who know the 49 CFR, IATA DGR, and IMDG Code regulations backwards and forwards
and know how to impart that knowledge on to you.
- Find training in 60+ US cities throughout the year
- Network with industry peers in an interactive, hands-on environment
- Receive training and resources updated year round to cover the latest rules
- Get clarity on complex regulatory subjects from dynamic, professional trainers
- Get immediate answers to your questions in a live setting
This lithium battery webinar includes the Lithium Battery Safety Online Course for free to satisfy hazmat safety training and/or OSHA hazard communication training requirements.
Webinar Schedule
12:30 PM - 1:00 PM ET |
Login and join |
1:00 PM - 5:00 PM ET |
Lithium Batteries training |
5:00 PM ET |
Certification Quiz (Avail. for 14 days after the webinar) |
Webinar Details
Course code |
HMT C54A |
Compatible on |
PC or tablet (via Webex Meeting Center) |
Duration |
4 hours |
Certificate issued |
Yes |
Training required by |
US DOT, ICAO/IATA, and IMO/IMDG (49 CFR 172.704, IATA DGR 1.5, and IMDG 1.3.1) |
CEUs and Certification Maintenance
See how Lion courses can help you maintain your professional credentials.
Why choose a live lithium batteries training webinar?
Live webinars at Lion.com blend the convenience of online training with the instructor-led experience and interaction of a public workshop. Instructors take advantage of cutting-edge software tools, polls, Q&A, and exercises to deliver the quality live training you expect from Lion Technology.
- Learn live with a professional, full-time Lion instructor.
- Complete your training in one day or less.
- Get immediate answers to your questions in a live setting.
- Utilize your budget for effective training—not travel, hotels, and food.
- Choose from sessions tailored to specific industry issues that affect your job.