The Transportation of Lithium Batteries
The carriage of lithium batteries has become a major topic of discussion throughout the transport industry in recent times and there have been several incidents causing concern about the safety of these components whilst in transit. This has led to international legislation for all modes of transport governing the packing, labelling, marking and shipping documentation required to ensure their safe passage whether in the air, on the road or on the sea.
We offer classroom inhouse training and public virtual courses.
Students will learn:
- Hazard classes and proper shipping names
- Marking and labelling a shipment
- Packaging requirements
- Completion of documentation
- Special provisions
- Limited Quantities
- Checking of shipments
The Air module includes a CAA approved exam and successful delegates will be registered with the CAA for 2 years. All certificates will be valid for two years.
Note on Sodium Batteries:
With the possible introduction of sodium batteries in the near future, our course may be subject to change over the next year to incorporate these new batteries. Sodium Batteries have now been recognised and given UN numbers, they are now listed in all the dangerous goods regulations.