Lithium batteries handling requirements for transport

Lithium batteries handling requirements for transport

A targeted short course designed to equip your staff with the essential knowledge and practical skills to handle Lithium batteries safely and legally. This training supports compliance with key national, international (IMDG) legislation and standards, including:

• Land Transport Rule: Dangerous Goods 2005, Amendment 2016

• NZS 5433 sections 2.1.6 and 5.4.6 

• IMDG Code Section 1.3 

• Maritime Rules Part 24A

• HSWA (Hazardous Substances) Regulations 2017 – Regulation 4.5

Delivery Options

✅ Onsite training at your workplace
✅ Online ZOOM classroom
✅ Tailored content to match your DG handling needs

Learning Outcomes

Upon completion of this course, participants will be able to:

• Classify and Identify all 9 classes of Dangerous Goods correctly.

• Apply the requirement of the Class 9A Lithium Battery label

• Apply the requirement of the 'Lithium battery mark' according to Special Provision 188

• Pack, mark, and label Lithium batteries as per IMDG Section 5.2.1.10

• Complete a compliant Shipper’s Declaration according to NZS 5433 for land and IMDG code for sea freight

• Read and interpret Safety Data Sheets (SDS) for Lithium batteries 

• Determine Packaging's to pack Lithium batteries in accordance with Packing Instruction 903

• Respond to Lithium batteries emergency in the warehouse.

Who Should Attend?

This course is ideal for all:

• Warehouse and logistics staff

• Shippers and freight forwarders

• Transport coordinators

• Compliance and safety officers