Training Course

Lithium Batteries by Road & Sea (ADR & IMDG)

Compliance/Health & Safety

Importing & Exporting

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Description
This practical one-day online course has been developed specifically for organisations transporting lithium and sodium batteries by road and sea.
Designed for operational personnel, the course focuses on the practical application of ADR and IMDG requirements, enabling delegates to classify, package, mark, label and document battery consignments correctly whilst remaining compliant with current legislation.
Ideal for organisations that do not transport batteries by air or for staff whose responsibilities are limited to road and sea transport.
Training is delivered by an experienced Dangerous Goods Safety Adviser (DGSA) with extensive practical experience in the transport of dangerous goods.
Who Should Attend?
Suitable for:
• Manufacturers
• Importers and exporters
• Distributors
• Warehousing staff
• Freight forwarders
• Shipping and dispatch personnel
• Logistics providers
• Anyone responsible for preparing battery consignments for transport by road or sea
Overview
The course includes:
• Introduction to lithium and sodium battery technologies
• Battery classifications and applicable UN Numbers
• ADR requirements
• IMDG Code requirements
• Special Provisions
• Packing Instructions
• Packaging requirements
• Marking and labelling
• Documentation requirements
• Exemptions
• Damaged and defective batteries
• Common shipping errors
• Practical shipping examples
• Responsibilities under ADR and IMDG
Outcome
By the end of the course delegates will be able to:
• Identify the correct battery classification.
• Apply ADR and IMDG requirements confidently.
• Select compliant packaging.
• Complete transport documentation correctly.
• Reduce compliance risks.
• Prepare compliant battery shipments for transport by road and sea.

This event is available for: Members and Non Members

9:00am - 4:00pm

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Members must to purchase member only tickets

*All our business prices are excluding VAT at 20%.

For further information on this event, please contact International Trade Training on 03333200333 or email internationaltraining@emc-dnl.co.uk

Presenters & Panelists

Kim Hazzard
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