Propane Tank Regulations
The gas container, liquefied petroleum system or LP system is a collective term by OSHA which refers to the piping, regulators, hoses, regulators, fittings and valves. Depending on the capacity of the tank, the agency requires specific parts. These individual parts need to go trough standard laboratory testing. The right laboratory approval shows that the system parts meet thickness, construction and pressure standards.
Tank Location
The OSHA is the group which dictates how near the propane tank is located to ignitable materials, to buildings, to tanks that contain flammable liquids, welders and cutting torches. These stringent rules are implemented to make the jobsite really safe for the workers and those others who are nearby.
Nameplate Marks
Liquefied Propane systems have to be marked with the name and the address of the supplier of the container, or tank brand name. The container capacity is listed in pounds or gallons, square foot outside surface, pressure and fill level. In addition, details about whether or not the container is made to be installed underground or above ground is also visible. These markings need to be on a metal plate attached to the container somewhere in plain sight. OSHA requires that each tank must be marked by the National Board of Boiler and Pressure Vessel Inspectors in order to be considered safe and ready to utilize.
Tank Repairs and Modifications
OSHA also regulates any repairs to the LP systems, such as welding. The workers performing repairs and the tank owners must know the standards and regulatory codes that the tanks were manufactured. Welding repairs to any system component that is subject to internal pressure has to first follow these fabrication codes. Other welding is just allowed on lugs, brackets or saddle plates.
OSHA has worked hard to make certain that people working with lift trucks and people working nearby forklifts are kept as safe as possible. They have strict regulations and training procedures in place in order to make certain that these industrial equipment and their repair processes are handled as safe as possible and with respect. It is essential that businesses follow their rules and steep fines can occur if they are not followed.