If you are involved in shipping excepted lithium ion or lithium metal batteries, the U.S. Department of Transportation requires the training specified in 49 CFR Sub-part H, Section172. 704

This interactive Spanish online hazmat course is always up-to-date with the latest regulations and meets the US DOT training requirements for individuals who perform or direct the functions of packaging, marking, labeling, or loading packages containing excepted lithium batteries for shipment by highway, rail, air or vessel. Excepted lithium batteries are smaller, less energy-dense batteries or cells which qualify for relief from certain regulatory provisions.

In about 2-3 hours, you will cover:

• Lithium battery general awareness
• Regulations relevant to shipping lithium batteries
• The shipper’s responsibilities
• Straightforward, easy to follow guidelines for how to identify which batteries are excepted
• How to pack, mark and label excepted lithium battery shipments

You will experience:

• A fully interactive environment, with built-in learning checks and a final exam.
• A convenient online platform, allowing you to stop at any point and return later to where you left off.
• Easy record-keeping and a certificate of completion, which is valid for two years from the date you successfully completed the course. This certificate will be saved in your online account and can be e-mailed, downloaded or printed.
• Access to the course for a ninety-day period to complete your training.

If you ship any other hazardous material products, you may need additional training. It is the responsibility of your employer to determine what training is required.

You will receive your access link along with your log-in credentials within approximately 2 hours of your purchase. Each user must have a valid email address in order to receive their credentials. Invalid credit card info, missing user info, or freight quote requirements for other items on your order will delay training activation.

Although not required, it is strongly recommended that you have a copy of the regulations applicable to your specific shipping needs to maximize your learning experience ( i.e. IATA, 49 CFR, IMDG or ADR).

FAQs

How long will I have access to the course content?

Your course access will expire three months (ninety days) after you receive your log in information and first access the course.

The regulations require that I/my employer keep training records. Does this course help with that?

Yes. After passing the course, you will be provided with a certificate of completion. Under the government regulations, the certificate is valid for two years. You should print and save your certificate for your records. You may access your certificate on-line for a period of 3 years following the completion of your course. The employer remains responsible for maintaining training records.

Will this Training Meet the U.S. Department of Transportation’s Training Requirements?

Yes, if you are involved in shipping excepted lithium ion or lithium metal batteries by highway, rail, air, or vessel.

• You are involved in shipping lithium batteries if you perform or direct the functions of packaging, marking, labeling, or loading packages containing lithium batteries.
• Excepted lithium batteries are smaller than fully regulated ones. Cell phones, watches, music players, and similarly sized devices generally have excepted lithium batteries, whereas larger batteries (like those in cars) are fully regulated. Click HERE for our fully regulated lithium battery course or call us at 800.621.5808 if you need help deciding which course to take.

No, if:

THE EMPLOYER REMAINS RESPONSIBLE FOR DETERMINING WHAT TRAINING IS REQUIRED.

How do I access the course?

You will receive a link, username, and password to log in within two hours of placing your order (during regular business hours).

The course is interactive and plays in your internet browser. The course saves your progress so you can leave it and resume it later as your schedule permits. There are two tests you must pass to successfully complete the course; users have access to the course for three months (90 days).

I have multiple employees that need to take this training. Should I buy the course for each employee?

Yes. The name of the individual who took the training is printed on the certificate at the end of the course. Please purchase one license (quantity) for each employee you would like to train.

You will receive your access link along with your log-in credentials within approximately 2 hours of your purchase. Each user must have a valid email address in order to receive their credentials. Invalid credit card info, missing user info, or freight quote requirements for other items on your order will delay training activation. If purchasing more than 1 course, you will receive all access links in the same email. Please be aware that each link is user specific and should not be used by more than 1 person.

Our online training programs are fully supported by the latest versions of Microsoft Edge, Chrome, Firefox/Mozilla, and Safari and may only be used on a desktop or laptop. Our online training programs no longer support Internet Explorer browsers (including IE 11) since those browsers no longer support the latest web standards. If you are using any version of Internet Explorer as your browser to experience our training programs, there are known issues of logging in, viewing and proceeding through the training, completing the training, and/or receiving your training certificate.