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The Lithium Batteries Awareness Training course provides an overview of the hazards associated with lithium ion and lithium metal cells and batteries and the best practices for their safe use, handling, and storage.
Today's lithium cells and batteries are more energy dense than ever, bringing a steadily growing number of higher-powered devices to the market. This increased energy density is accompanied by greater risk, together with the need to manage it more effectively.
The risks posed by lithium cells and batteries generally depend on their type, size, and chemistry. Lithium cells and batteries present both chemical and electrical hazards. Most importantly, the higher energy density and the flammable electrolytes contained within lithium cells and batteries can cause them to overheat and ignite, under certain conditions.
The course will also encompass the emergency procedures and first-aid measures for handling minor incidents and emergencies associated with lithium cells and batteries.
The core objective of the Lithium Batteries Awareness Training course is to familiarize workers with the hazards associated with lithium cells and batteries and the best practices for their safe use, handling, and storage.
Course Objectives
After completing the Lithium Batteries Awareness Training course, the learner will be able to:
- Understand the difference between lithium metal and lithium ion cells and batteries;
- Understand why lithium batteries pose additional safety hazards during handling, storage, and transportation;
- Describe the best practices for the safe use and storage of lithium cells and batteries;
- Summarize the safety procedures to follow if a cell is overheating, venting, or leaking; and
- Recall the different types of extinguishing agents required to fight fires caused by lithium metal and lithium ion batteries.
Lithium Batteries Awareness Training Syllabus
This Lithium Batteries Awareness Training course consists of 2 lessons. Students are required to take each lesson in sequential order as listed below.
Lithium Batteries Awareness Training: Introduction
Lesson 1: Lithium Cells and Batteries
This lesson will describe the two types of lithium cells and batteries and the reasons why these cells and batteries are regulated during transportation. Learners will learn to distinguish between a “cell” and a “battery”, and understand the difference between lithium metal and lithium ion cells and batteries. They will also be able to explain the hazards associated with handling, storing, and transporting lithium cells and batteries. Finally, learners will gain knowledge about the best practices for the safe use and storage of lithium cells and batteries.
Lesson 2: Emergency Response and First-Aid
As lithium batteries present a number of serious safety hazards due to their higher energy density and the presence of flammable electrolytes this lesson will focus on well-developed emergency action plans and proper personnel training in reducing injuries and damage to property and surrounding communities. Learners will learn to define a “workplace emergency” and “emergency action plan (EAP)” and understand why lithium batteries present additional safety hazards during handling, storage, and transportation. The lesson will also summarize the safety procedures to follow if a cell is overheating, venting, or leaking; and the different types of extinguishing agents required to fight fires caused by lithium metal and lithium ion batteries.
Final Examination
Frequently Asked Questions
According to the United States Department of Transportation (DOT), all hazmat employers and employees who prepare hazardous materials for shipment or engage in the actual commercial transportation of these materials via highway, rail, air, and water must receive the relevant training. The Lithium Batteries Awareness Training course provides an overview of the hazards associated with lithium ion and lithium metal cells and batteries and the best practices for their safe use, handling, and storage. The course also encompasses the emergency procedures and first-aid measures for handling minor incidents and emergencies associated with lithium cells and batteries.
For a broader perspective of the training requirements outlined in Subpart H of Part 172 of the DOT’s Hazardous Materials Regulations (HMR), Section 1.5 of the IATA DGR, and Section 1.3.1 of the IMDG Code, you may enroll in our Shipping Lithium Batteries: Fully Regulated and Excepted Cells and Batteries Training course.
This is a short course intended to provide basic information about the different types of lithium cells and batteries and the emergency response and first-aid procedures required in handling lithium battery emergencies.
This course is perfect for hazmat employers, hazmat employees, and supervisors of hazmat shipping operations who must possess a basic understanding of the hazards and the best practices for safe use, storage, and handling of lithium batteries to support their work responsibilities.
This same Lithium Batteries Awareness Training course can be used for re-training/refresher training purposes.
Please note: The U.S. DOT and OSHA do not specify how often someone needs to attend this training. Therefore, refresher training is at the employer’s discretion and may be required if there are regulatory changes.
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