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 requires certain components depending upon the tank's capacity. These individual parts must undergo recognized laboratory testing. The right laboratory approval will prove that the system parts meet thickness, construction and pressure standards.
Tank Location
The organization OSHA determines how close the propane tank could be mounted in relation to ignitable materials, to buildings, to tanks which contain flammable liquids, cutting torches and welders. These strict regulations are in place to make the jobsite as safe as possible for the workers and those others who are in the vicinity.
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 information: gallons or pounds of fuel, square foot outside surface, pressure and fill level. In addition, details about whether or not the container is designed for installation underground or above ground is also visible. These markings must be on a metal plate connected to the container somewhere in plain sight. OSHA requires that each tank must be marked by the Pressure Vessel Inspectors and National Board of Boiler in order to be considered ready and safe to utilize.
Tank Repairs and Modifications
Any kind of maintenance to LP systems which need welding are regulated by OSHA. Repair personnel and tank owners need to know the standards and regulatory codes which the tanks were manufactured. Welding repairs to any component of the system which is subject to internal pressure has to first comply with these fabrication codes. Other welding is just permitted on brakctes, saddle plates or lugs.
OSHA has worked hard to make certain that those working with forklifts and people working in the vicinity of 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 equipment and their repair processes are handled with respect and as safe as possible. It is very important that businesses follow their rules and steep fines could happen if they are not followed.