Hazmat University Updates 2019 Courses in Accordance with IATA Changes to Lithium Battery Regulations
Hazmat University recently updated its online lithium battery course to remain compliant with the most recent regulatory changes included in IATA's 60th Edition and the 2019 lithium battery guide. The available course provides a comprehensive lesson on the latest information and regulations regarding the shipment of these hazardous materials.
ST. AUGUSTINE, Fla., Jan. 4, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- Hazmat University is pleased to announce that its lithium battery course for the upcoming year has been updated in accordance to the most recent changes to lithium battery regulations by the International Air Transport Association (IATA).
The International Air Transport Association recently announced some regulatory changes that will be effective January 2019.
Mentioned below are some of the key changes to the regulations that directly relate to courses offered by Hazmat University:
- Paragraph (c) of Packing Instructions 965, 966, 968, and 969 now specifies that "conductive materials within the same packaging" are "electrically conductive."
- The text regarding segregation requirements for UN3480 and UN3090 battery packages in Paragraph 9.3.2.1.3 is edited for greater clarity.
- Packing Instructions 966 and 969 now include limits on the number of spare batteries and cells that can be included with lithium battery-powered equipment.
- There's also an addition of two new paragraphs, one detailing the requirements for UN DOT/38.3 Test Reports. The other describes both lithium ion and lithium metal cell hybrid batteries.
- Changes to Special Provision A213 for hybrid batteries.
- Special provision A334 now states that passenger planes may transport lithium batteries, only if specific safety requirements are met.
- Classification of lithium batteries as a Class 9 hazard implies that only the new lithium batteries mark and the new Class 9 label can now be used for marking and labeling.
"Major updates to both IATA DGR and the IMDG Code, as well as 49 CFR are now in effect," said Sonia Irusta, Vice President of Bureau of Dangerous Goods, LTD.
Visit our website to find out more about IATA changes to lithium battery regulations for 2019.
Hazmat University's online hazardous material/dangerous goods training is developed and offered by the Bureau of Dangerous Good, Ltd. to provide quality training courses worldwide via the Internet.
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