16Meaning of bulk container

16 Meaning of bulk container For this regulation, a bulk container— (a) means a containment system for the transport of solid dangerous goods that— (i) is designed to be in direct contact with the goods; and

Other important concepts Division 1.2.2 (ii) is suitable for repeated use; and (iii) is designed to facilitate the transport of the goods by 1 or more kinds of transport, without the need for the goods to be unloaded and reloaded when transferred from 1 mode of transport to another; and (iv) is fitted with a device for ready handling; and (v) has a capacity of 1m3 or more; and (b) includes— (i) any liner or coating of the system; and (ii) a freight container; but (c) does not include— (i) an IBC; or (ii) large packaging; or (iii) a portable tank. Examples • offshore bulk containers • skips • bulk bins • swap bodies • trough-shaped containers • roller containers • load compartments of vehicles • flexible containers