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Disclaimer These job aids do not cover all the aspects of the Transportation ofDangerous Goods Regulations. It contains pertinent information forthose railway employees transporting/using dangerous goods <strong>to</strong> performtheir duties.DefinitionsSmall Means ofContainmentMeans of containmentLarge means ofcontainmentDrumHi-railTube TrailerCapacity less than or equal <strong>to</strong> 450 litres.Container or package or any part of ameans of transport that is used or maybeused <strong>to</strong> contain dangerous goods.Capacity greater than 450 litres.Flat-ended or convex-ended cylindricalsmall means of containment. If made ofplywood it’s capacity can be no great than250 litres.Road vehicle equipped with rail wheelattachment. Operates on road or rail.A trailer with seamless container(s) ofcylindrical shape having a capacity greaterthan 450 litres permanently attached.RAC DG Committee June 5, 20083