Propane Tank Regulations
The liquid petroleum or LP system style gas container is an OSHA term that refers to the regulators, piping, hoses, regulators, fittings and valves. The agency requires specific components depending upon the tank's capacity. These individual parts have to go trough standard laboratory testing. The correct laboratory approval shows that the system components meet thickness, construction and pressure standards.
Tank Location
The organization OSHA determines how near the propane tank can be mounted in relation to buildings, to ignitable materials, to tanks which contain inflammable liquids, welders and cutting torches. These strict rules are in place to make the jobsite very safe for the workers and those others who are in close proximity.
Nameplate Marks
Liquefied Propane systems need to be marked with the address and the name of the supplier of the container, or tank trade name. The container capacity is listed in gallons or pounds, square foot outside surface, pressure and fill level. In addition, information regarding whether or not the container is designed for installation above ground or underground is also visible. These markings must be on a metal plate connected to the container somewhere in plain sight. OSHA requires that every tank should be marked by the Pressure Vessel Inspectors and National Board of Boiler so as to be considered safe and ready to utilize.
Tank Modifications and Repairs
OSHA also regulates any kind of maintenance to the LP systems, such as welding. The workers performing repairs and the tank owners should understand the regulatory codes and standards which the tanks were made. Welding repairs to any part of the system which is subject to internal pressure must first comply with these fabrication codes. Any other kind of welding is just allowed on lugs, brackets or saddle plates.
OSHA has worked hard to make certain that people working with forklifts and those working in the vicinity of lift trucks are kept as safe as possible. They have strict regulations and training procedures in place in order to make certain that these industrial machinery and their repair processes are handled as safe as possible and with respect. It is very important that companies follow their rules and steep fines can happen if they are not adhered to.