The use of lithium batteries continues to increase, which means more lithium batteries are being transported in commerce, including initial-use lithium batteries and used batteries for recycling.
This training course will introduce the hazardous materials employee instructor to:
- Types of lithium batteries and common uses
- Lithium battery chemistry and safety
- Lithium battery classification in §173.185, including exceptions
- Shipping papers, when required
- Marking, labeling and placarding
- Emergency response and incident investigation
- Undeclared lithium battery shipments
The course also includes case studies that will show the participant examples of lithium batteries and the step-by-step process to use when shipping lithium batteries.
This training course was made possible by a Hazardous Materials Instructor Training grant from the U.S. Department of Transportation’s Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration.
Course Information
Target Audience
- Class III Members (associate members)
- Industry non-members
Class Size
Class size is limited to 40 students.
Prerequisites
Registrants must be instructors who teach hazmat employees the requirements in Title 49 Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) Part 172, Subpart H.
Total Course Hours
4.5 hours
What to Expect
- A PDF of class training materials will be made available for download on the day of the training.
- Participants who want a certificate will be able to login to their CVSA member portal and take a final exam on the CVSA Learning site. A passing score on the final exam is 80% or higher.
Training Location
Alaska West Express, Inc
4325 Cinch St
Fairbanks, Alaska 99701
Course Schedule
This course will be delivered in person on Friday, May 10, from 8 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. local time.
Parking
Free parking is available on-site.
Dress Code
Appropriate dress for the training course is business casual.
Registration
There is no registration fee for the course; however, registration is required.
When you click on the “REGISTER NOW” button below, you will be taken to your CVSA member portal where you will need to login to register. Once you’ve logged into your account, scroll down to the “Events” section on the right side of the page and select “Shipping Lithium Batteries Training Course – Fairbanks, AK – May 10, 2024”
Registration Deadline
The registration deadline is Monday, April 22.
Registration Cancellation
If you registered for this training course but will no longer be able to attend, please let us know. Contact CVSA Director of Hazardous Materials Programs Bill Reese at 202-998-1806 or bill.reese@cvsa.org.
Travel and Hotel Information
Each attendee is responsible for their own airfare and hotel arrangements and expenses, and other travel expenses.
Airport and Transportation Information
- Fairbanks International Airport (FAI) is the closest airport to the training location. The training location is 6.3 miles from the airport.
- The airport has several transportation options, including taxis, shuttles, rental cars, public transportation and ride shares.
Hotel Options
Pike’s Waterfront Lodge
1850 Hoselton Rd
Fairbanks, AK 99709
(877) 774-2400
Hampton Inn & Suites Fairbanks
433 Harold Bentley Ave
Fairbanks, AK 99701
(907) 451-1502
Contact Information
If you have any questions, contact CVSA Director of Hazardous Materials Programs Bill Reese at 202-998-1806 or bill.reese@cvsa.org.
Rules, Requirements and Policies
Events Health Policy
The health and safety of attendees at this training course are top priority. CVSA will follow federal and local guidelines, restrictions and requirements, and health and facility protocols, as appropriate, to help prevent the spread of COVID-19 and other communicable diseases.
Events Health Policy and Acknowledgment
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