Propane Tank Policies
The LP or liquid petroleum system style gas container is an OSHA term that refers to the regulators, piping, hoses, regulators, valves and fittings. The agency needs specific parts depending upon the capacity of the tank. These individual parts should undergo standard laboratory testing. The correct laboratory approval shows that the system components meet thickness, construction and pressure standards.
Tank Location
The OSHA is the organization which dictates how near the propane tank is situated to ignitable materials, to buildings, to tanks containing inflammable liquids, welders and cutting torches. These strict rules are implemented to make the jobsite really safe for the workers and those others who are nearby.
Nameplate Marks
LP systems require that the address, the name, the container supplier, and or the tanks brand name, be marked on the propane container. The container capacity is to be listed with the following details: gallons or pounds of fuel, square foot outside surface, fill level, and pressure. Additionally, information about whether or not the container is designed to be installed above ground or underground is also visible. These markings should be on a metal plate attached to the container somewhere in plain sight. OSHA requires that every tank needs to be marked by the Pressure Vessel Inspectors and National Board of Boiler so as to be considered ready and safe to use.
Tank Modifications and Repairs
Any kind of repairs to LP systems that require welding are regulated by OSHA. Repair personnel and tank owners have to be familiar with standards and regulatory codes that the tanks were made. Welding repairs to any system component that is subject to internal pressure needs to first comply with these fabrication codes. Any other kind of welding is just allowed on brakctes, saddle plates or lugs.
The OSHA works hard to make sure that individuals who work with lift trucks and in their vicinity are kept safe. They have stringent regulations and training procedures in place so as to make sure that these industrial equipment and their repair processes are handled as safe as possible and with respect. It is very vital that companies follow their rules and steep fines can occur if they are not adhered to.