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 parts depending upon the capacity of the tank. These individual components need to go trough standard laboratory testing. The correct laboratory approval shows that the system parts meet construction, pressure and thickness standards.
Tank Location
The OSHA is the group that dictates how near the propane tank is located to ignitable materials, to buildings, to tanks which contain inflammable liquids, cutting torches and welders. These stringent rules are implemented to make the jobsite really safe for the workers and those others who are in close proximity.
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 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 each and every tank should be marked by the Pressure Vessel Inspectors and National Board of Boiler in order to be considered safe and ready to utilize.
Tank Repairs and Modifications
Any type of repairs to LP systems which need welding are regulated by OSHA. Repair personnel and tank owners have to be familiar with regulatory codes and standards which the tanks were made. Welding repairs to any system component that is subject to internal pressure should first comply with these fabrication codes. Any other kind of welding is just allowed on brakctes, saddle plates or lugs.
OSHA has worked hard to make certain that individuals working with lift trucks and those working nearby lift trucks are kept as safe as possible. They have stringent training procedures and regulations 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 vital that businesses follow their rules and steep fines could happen if they are not followed.