Safe and Compliant Transportation of Excepted Lithium Batteries by Ground (49 CFR) and Air (ICAO/IATA) 2025
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This course is intended for the training of hazmat / dangerous goods employees responsible for the handling, shipping, or transportation of excepted lithium batteries by ground (road or rail) and air, using the requirements of the 49 CFR and the IATA Dangerous Goods Regulations (DGR). It explains the various types of lithium battery technologies in use today and has been designed to meet the adequate instruction and function-specific training requirements of the regulations for excepted lithium batteries.
Lithium battery types covered in this course include:
- Lithium Ion Cells & Batteries
- Small (all modes) – Not to exceed 20 Wh/cell or 100 Wh/battery
- Medium (ground only) – Not to exceed 60 Wh/cell or 300 Wh/battery
- Lithium Metal Cells & Batteries
- Small (all modes) – Not to exceed 1 g lithium/cell or 2 g lithium/battery
- Medium (ground only) – Not to exceed 5 g lithium/cell or 25 g lithium/battery
Navigating the hazmat table and § 173.185 of 49 CFR, as well as the IATA List of Dangerous Goods, as well and packing instructions 965 to 970, to determine the applicable requirements for safe the transportation of excepted lithium batteries by ground and air, including:
- Classification of lithium batteries
- Lithium battery test summary requirements
- Exceptions to the regulations (packaging & marking requirements)
- Domestic shipment of excepted lithium batteries in the US
- International shipment of excepted lithium batteries by air (ICAO/IATA)
- Most recent regulatory changes
Hazmat/DG employees and their supervisors (including office and customer service staff) who work for shippers, carriers, freight forwarders, third party logistics companies, and who handle, prepare, transport, or offer excepted lithium batteries for ground and/or air transport to, from or within the US.
Pre-requisite: Hazardous Materials/Dangerous Goods Transportation General Awareness & Security Awareness Training
Required & Recommended Regulatory Resources:
Click this link for a list of the recommended regulatory resources for this course: Required & Recommended Resources
Course Features:
- Estimated Time: 1hr run-time, plus assessment time which varies per person
- Language: English
- Includes final assessment to validate student’s understanding of material
- Training certificate will be issued upon successful completion of the course.
- Note: Upon issuance, the training certificate must be signed by both the employee and the employer.
- Note: Currie Associates training certificates do not meet the requirements for a CNS endorsement application and will not reflect IATA accreditation.
- Per the regulations, it is the responsibility of the employer to provide training to their employees. Per ICAO/IATA's Competency Based Training approach, the employer is responsible to assess their employees’ ability to successfully perform their job functions covered in this training.
Table of Contents
• Reviews
• Classification of lithium batteries
• Lithium battery test summary requirements
• Exceptions to the regulations (packaging & marking requirements)
• Domestic shipment of excepted lithium batteries in the US
• International shipment of excepted lithium batteries by air (ICAO/IATA)
• Most recent regulatory changes
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Since 1990, Currie Associates has been a trusted resource for the hazardous materials / dangerous goods industry – delivering high-quality training, consulting, and compliance tools to companies worldwide. Learn more about our co-founders here.
With decades of experience and deep regulatory knowledge, our team helps businesses confidently navigate the complex world of DG / hazmat transport. We provide timely, practical solutions designed to reduce risk, improve efficiency, and support day-to-day compliance.
Currie Associates offers global support for DG/hazmat transportation consulting and training, and develop custom training programs and tools covering: 49 CFR (US DOT), IMDG Code (water), ICAO/IATA (air), ADR (Europe), TDGR (Canada), NOMs (Mexico), and more.
Safe and Compliant Transportation of Excepted Lithium Batteries by Ground (49 CFR) and Air (ICAO/IATA) 2025
