Propane Tank Regulations
The liquid petroleum or LP system style gas container is an OSHA term which refers to the regulators, piping, hoses, regulators, valves and fittings. The agency requires specific components depending upon the tank's capacity. These individual parts need to go trough standard laboratory testing. The right laboratory approval will show that the system parts meet pressure, thickness and construction standards.
Tank Location
The OSHA is the organization that dictates how near the propane tank is situated to ignitable materials, to buildings, to tanks which contain inflammable liquids, cutting torches and welders. These strict regulations are implemented to make the jobsite very safe for the employees and other people who are in the vicinity.
Nameplate Marks
Liquefied Propane systems need to be marked with the name and the address of the supplier of the container, or tank trade name. The container capacity is listed in pounds or gallons, square foot outside surface, pressure and fill level. In addition, information regarding whether or not the container is made for installation above ground or underground is also visible. These markings need to be on a metal plate attached somewhere noticeable to the container. OSHA requires that every tank needs to be marked by the National Board of Boiler and Pressure Vessel Inspectors in order to be considered ready and safe to utilize.
Tank Repairs and Modifications
Any maintenance to LP systems which need welding are regulated by OSHA. Repair workers and tank owners need to know the standards and regulatory codes which the tanks were manufactured. Welding repairs to any part of the system that is subject to internal pressure should first comply with these fabrication codes. Any other kind of welding is just permitted on saddle plates, lugs or brackets.
OSHA has worked hard to ensure that those working with lift trucks and those working in the vicinity of forklifts are kept as safe as possible. They have strict rules and training procedures 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 essential that businesses follow their rules and steep fines could occur if they are not followed.