Learn more about LITHIUM BATTERIES

Are you too precautious or are you oblivious?

Do you know lithium batteries are the most widely used dangerous goods?
Do you know lithium batteries are the most common forgotten dangerous goods?
Do you know how to transport lithium batteries by air?
No?
That is completely understandable. The regulations regarding lithium batteries transported by air are complex, because they are the most preferred energy source and used in a lot of different consumer goods.
In this comprehensive e-learning training we highlight the specifics and typical issues regarding lithium batteries.
So level up your knowledge on this topic in less than an hour!
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Course curriculum

  • 1

    Welcome and Objectives

  • 2

    Introduction

  • 3

    Different types of lithium batteries

    • Different types of lithium batteries
  • 4

    Classification

    • Classification
  • 5

    Transport by air

    • Exceptions

    • By post

    • Provisions for crew and passengers

    • Shipment as freight

    • Shipment as freight - UN3090 Lithium metal batteries

    • Shipment as freight - UN3091 Lithium metal batteries contained in equipment

    • Shipment as freight - UN3091 Lithium metal batteries packed with equipment

    • Shipment as freight - UN3480 Lithium ion batteries

    • Shipment as freight - UN3481 Lithium ion batteries contained in equipment

    • Shipment as freight - UN3481 Lithium ion batteries packed with equipment
  • 6

    Risks & Emergency response

    • Risks & Emergency response
  • 7

    Connect with Ciconia

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    • Credits

FAQ

  • Why is there a seperate module about lithium batteries?

    Lithium batteries are often flagged during Dangerous Goods inspections. They might not be the most dangerous Dangerous Goods. However these are the most widely used energy source in a lot of consumer goods. Operators and maintenance personnel, but also other companies that often work with lithium batteries, such as shipping companies or manufacturers of consumer goods, are often not aware of this topic with regard to regulations.

  • For who is this training course?

    This training course is for aircraft operators, aircraft maintenance personnel, Dangerous Goods inspectors, but also other companies that often work with lithium batteries, such as shipping companies or manufacturers of consumer goods, and everyone else who wants to know more about lithium batteries transported by air.

  • How long does the training course take?

    The training course is divided in chapters of each a few minutes. The total duration of the course is approximately 50 minutes.