Courses for Transportation: Hazardous Materials Transportation by Air - United States Compliance Training

A wide range of electronic devices, including smartphones, laptops, tablets, and digital cameras, use lithium ion batteries. These batteries are classified as dangerous goods for transport purposes and are subject to special shipping regulations. In this course, you'll learn how to comply with US and international regulations when shipping lithium ion batteries by air. You'll learn how to package, mark, and label lithium ion batteries, and how to prepare the required shipping documents. This course was developed with subject matter support provided by EnSafe Inc., a global professional services company focusing on engineering, environment, health and safety, and information technology. Please note, the course materials and content were current with the laws and regulations at the time of the last expert review, however, they may not reflect the most current legal developments. Nothing herein, or in the course materials, shall be construed as professional advice as to any particular situation with respect to compliance with legal statutes or requirements.

Hazardous materials are transported on airplanes in the United States almost daily. The proper identification, preparation, and transportation of hazardous materials affect everyone's safety. The International Air Transport Association (IATA) publishes the Dangerous Goods Regulations, which is a set of regulations that shippers, forwarders, and carriers use in day-to-day hazardous materials transportation operations. In this course, you'll explore the regulations, principles, and terms associated with air transportation of dangerous goods. You'll also learn about shippers' responsibilities, how to classify hazards, and how to identify and interpret information found in the list of dangerous goods. This course was developed with subject matter support provided by EnSafe Inc., a global professional services company focusing on engineering, environment, health and safety, and information technology. Please note, the course materials and content were current with the laws and regulations at the time of the last expert review, however, they may not reflect the most current legal developments. Nothing herein, or in the course materials, shall be construed as professional advice as to any particular situation with respect to compliance with legal statutes or requirements.

Marking and Labeling dangerous goods packages properly when preparing shipments for transport is essential for everyone's safety. In this course, you will be introduced to the International Air Transport Association's marking labeling requirements. It will enable you to recognize and identify dangerous goods, including packaging, preparation, and handling. It will also help you recognize the additional requirements placed on the shipper by the Department of Transportation when an alternative regulation is used. This training course may be used to meet the requirements for general awareness and familiarization training. Your employer will provide additional function-specific training. The content in this course is designed to comply with the intent of the applicable regulatory requirements. This course was developed with subject matter support provided by EnSafe Inc., a global professional services company focusing on engineering, environment, health and safety, and information technology. Please note, the course materials and content were current with the laws and regulations at the time of the last expert review, however, they may not reflect the most current legal developments. Nothing herein, or in the course materials, shall be construed as professional advice as to any particular situation with respect to compliance with legal statutes or requirements.