Lion Technology Offers Training On New Lithium Battery Rules

The seminar will cover the rules for ground, air, and vessel shipping under the US Department of Transportation, the International Air Transport Association, and the International Maritime Organization. The sessions are designed for employees and supervisors who perform pre-transportation functions such as battery classification, packaging, marking, labeling, or completion of shipping papers.

 

DOT mandates that all hazmat employees who “directly affect the safety of hazardous materials transportation” be trained and tested on the hazmat regulations applicable to their specific job functions.

 

 “As the number of lithium battery shipments has increased, so have the number of lithium battery incidents. (The batteries) pose significant risk if not packaged correctly. When a lithium battery malfunctions due to mishandling, improper packaging, or inherent defects, the batteries generate extreme heat and cannot be easily extinguished. This poses great risk for those transporting the batteries, especially during air shipments,” Lion Technology says.

 

Registration for the seminar, at www.lion.com, or by calling 973-383-0800, includes function-specific training, downloadable regulations, and training certification.