Battery Haz Mat

Ge corporation ge requested that if phmsa does impose training requirements on hazmat employees transporting small lithium cells and batteries by ground they be similar to those outlined in the icao technical instructions for batteries since in most instances lithium batteries will be the only type of hazardous material shipped by the.

Battery haz mat.

These courses are intended for shippers freight forwarders and hazmat employees involved in the handling shipping and or transport of lithium batteries by air ground and or vessel including equipment containing lithium batteries lithium batteries packed with equipment and spares. This document provides awareness of the international civil aviation organization s icao 2019 2020 edition of the technical instructions doc 9284 requirements for lithium batteries. Shippers of batteries and battery powered products also should note that all batteries regardless of chemistry e g alkaline lithium lead nickel metal hydride carbon zinc etc or battery powered products are subject to 49 cfr 173 21 c in the u s. A non spillable battery which is an integral part of and.

This document does not replace any regulation and. Lithium batteries last updated. Who should take lithium battery training. Batteries can be dangerous if not safely packaged and handled when transported.

The batteries must meet the requirements of 173 159 a be loaded or braced so as to prevent damage and short circuits in transit and any other material loaded in the same vehicle must be blocked braced or otherwise secured to prevent contact with or damage to the batteries.