Safe collection and shipping of batteries and BCDs
This training covers the safe collection and shipping of batteries and battery-containing devices (BCDs), including lithium-ion and lithium-metal batteries. It introduces how Universal Waste rules streamline on-site management for recycling, and how U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) hazardous materials rules from PHMSA govern safe transport in commerce — packaging that prevents sparks or dangerous heat, UN identification numbers, terminal protection, the lithium battery mark, and extra controls for damaged, defective, or recalled (DDR) batteries.
Use the video with teams who handle, pack, or offer batteries and BCDs for shipment. Confirm your site’s packaging, marks, labels, and carrier instructions in your own procedures. This resource is educational awareness training and is not a substitute for facility-specific procedures or required regulatory certifications.
Training video
Training exam
After watching the video, complete the exam below. A score of at least 90% (9 of 10) is required to generate a Paradygm Certificate of Competency. This is educational awareness training and is not a substitute for facility-specific procedures or required regulatory certifications.