Did you miss the webinar on UN/DOT 38.3 Transportation Testing for Lithium Batteries webinar, presented by Intertek and Micro Power Electronics?
Here is a PDF version of the slides and below is a link to the recorded presentation. This recorded version will be available until Friday, May 6th.
https://infowebcomevents.webex.com/infowebcomevents/lsr.php?AT=pb&SP=EC&rID=3639182&rKey=e3b859c447a98c02
Do you ship Lithium batteries? Read this Section:
Shipping Batteries Safely: Everything you need to know from the DOT:
http://hazmat.dot.gov/HMpubsreview/docs/shipBatt.pdf
Has your staff received hazardous material shipping training? Whether they mark, label, package, prepare or simply reoffer hazardous materials packages you must be trained. Sign up for it at
http://www.shipsafeshipsmart.com
This one is sponsored by FedEx but you can also find the UPS Seminar on Hazardous materials/Dangerous Goods at:
http://www.ups.com/content/us/en/resources/ship/hazardous/seminar.html
In essence, any lithium batteries larger than 36V 8.3Ah cannot be shipped either air or ground without being HazMat compliant. If the lithium battery is on the bike it has to go Class 2 which requires Hazmat labeling but not special packaging. International shipments of Lithium's need to be UN/DOT tested or the receiver is in violation.
A bigger potential problem is inbound from customers (batteries for repair) which have to go HM as well. Special exemption permits need to be acquired from Washington which take at least 4 months to come in.
You can also access the DOT document on Shipping Batteries by Air at. http://www.levassociation.com/assets/PHMSAShippingBatteriesSafelybyAir-1.pdf
Why Are Batteries Regulated in Transportation?
Batteries are woven into the fabric of modern American life. They power portable computers, phones, and audio devices. They make possible motorized wheelchairs and cordless tools. We have come to depend on batteries for an increasingly mobile lifestyle. Today's batteries contain more power than ever, making possible a steadily growing number of higher-powered devices on the market. But with that increased power comes greater risk and the need to manage the risk. Shippers can play an important role in reducing this risk and preventing incidents including fires aboard aircraft.
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