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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Currie Associates Online Training Website - DG Compliance Online
Currie Associates, Inc. and the International Vessel Operators Dangerous Goods Association (IVODGA) offer online Dangerous Goods/Hazmat and safety training for you and your employees 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Our automated safety and compliance training tool is designed to help you efficiently and effectively train individual employees and track their progress in far less time than more traditional training methods.
Safe and Compliant Transportation of Excepted Lithium Batteries by Ground (49 CFR) and Air (ICAO/IATA) 2025
Frequently Asked Questions
This course is for employees who handle, ship, or transport excepted lithium batteries by ground or air. That includes hazmat and dangerous goods staff, supervisors, and even office or customer service teams involved in shipping. It’s a good fit for people working with shippers, carriers, freight forwarders, and logistics companies.
The Course focuses on the rules that matter most for excepted lithium batteries. You’ll learn how to follow 49 CFR for ground transport in the U.S. and ICAO/IATA Dangerous Goods Regulations for air shipments. The course also covers the latest regulatory updates so you stay current.
The course covers both lithium ion and lithium metal batteries. It explains the limits for small and medium batteries, including watt-hour and lithium content thresholds. You’ll also learn which batteries can ship by air and which are limited to ground transport.
You’ll learn how to classify lithium batteries, use the hazmat table, and apply key sections of the regulations. The course explains packaging, marking, and exception rules in a practical way. It also walks through domestic U.S. shipments and international air shipments, so you know what to do in real situations.
Yes. After completing the course and passing the final assessment, you’ll receive a certificate of completion. The course can be used for both initial and refresher training. Keep in mind, the certificate must be signed by both the employee and employer, and it does not count toward IATA accreditation or CNS endorsement requirements.
