Lithium batteries are now the preferred energy source to power a variety of consumer products - from mobile phones, to children’s toys, and even vehicles. However, lithium batteries are dangerous goods, and can pose a serious safety risk if not prepared in compliance with the transport regulations, and the shipment of lithium batteries by air is a very fast growing, but sometimes very complicated process. It is estimated that 8-10 billion lithium batteries are transported by air every year.
This one-day, examined, course covers these items in far greater detail than the run-of-the-mill IATA course, and is specifically designed for those shipping lithium ion or lithium metal batteries as both fully-regulated or partially exempted packages (i.e. Section II shipments), and includes "bulk", "packed with..." and "contained in..." arrangements. It is kept fully updated to account for changes in the Regulations. We can easily add the requirements for road and sea transport too if required.
As always, these courses can be hosted on-site at your own premises, or at our training centre in Southampton.
It covers such subjects as:
- Passenger baggage restrictions
- Exemptions
- Classification of lithium batteries
- Watt-hour calculation
- "State Of Charge"
- Sections I, IA, IB and II requirements
- Packaging requirements (a study of the relevant Packing Instructions)
- Special Provisions
- Segregation
- Marking and labelling
- Documentation
This course will result in the award of a training certificate, valid for 24 months, but restricted only to lithium batteries, and will not be suitable if you also consign other dangerous goods. We will provide a comprehensive course handbook covering all the requirements, therefore the trainees will not need to purchase the full IATA Dangerous Goods Regulations.
The same course is suitable for both initial or revalidation candidates, and we do not impose a maximum number to trainees.
To assist shippers in understanding the complex requirements related to the transport of lithium batteries, IATA has prepared the Lithium Battery Shipping Guidelines (LBSG).
These can be downloaded here: Guidance Document (pdf) to help you to comply with the 63rd (2022) Edition of the IATA Dangerous Goods Regulations.
Tel: 02380 702576 or [email protected]