Propane Tank Rules
The LP or liquid petroleum system style gas container is an OSHA term that refers to the piping, regulators, hoses, regulators, valves and fittings. The agency needs specific parts depending upon the tank's capacity. These individual components should go trough recognized laboratory testing. The correct laboratory approval shows that the system parts meet thickness, construction and pressure standards.
Tank Location
The OSHA is the group that dictates how close the propane tank is situated to ignitable materials, to buildings, to tanks that contain flammable liquids, cutting torches and welders. These stringent rules are in place to make the jobsite very safe for the employees and other people who are nearby.
Nameplate Marks
Liquefied Propane systems have to be marked with the address and the name of the container supplier, or tank brand name. The capacity of the container is listed in pounds or gallons, square foot outside surface, fill level, and pressure. Additionally, information regarding whether or not the container is made for installation above ground or underground is also visible. These markings must be on a metal plate connected somewhere noticeable to the container. OSHA requires that each and every tank needs to be marked by the National Board of Boiler and Pressure Vessel Inspectors in order to be considered ready and safe to utilize.
Tank Repairs and Modifications
Any kind of repairs to LP systems that need welding are regulated by OSHA. Repair workers and tank owners have to be familiar with regulatory codes and standards that the tanks were manufactured. Welding repairs to any system component that is subject to internal pressure needs to first follow these fabrication codes. Any other type of welding is just permitted on lugs, brackets or saddle plates.
OSHA has worked hard to ensure that individuals working with forklifts and people working in the vicinity of lift trucks are kept as safe as possible. They have strict rules and training procedures in place in order to make sure that these industrial machines and their repair processes are handled with respect and as safe as possible. It is important that companies follow their rules and steep fines can happen if they are not followed.