Propane Tank Regulations
The liquid petroleum or LP system style gas container is an OSHA term that refers to the regulators, piping, hoses, regulators, valves and fittings. The agency needs certain components depending upon the capacity of the tank. These individual components should go trough standard laboratory testing. The correct laboratory approval would prove that the system parts meet pressure, thickness and construction standards.
Tank Location
The OSHA is the organization who dictates how near the propane tank is located to ignitable materials, to buildings, to tanks containing inflammable liquids, welders and cutting torches. These strict rules are implemented to make the jobsite as safe as possible for the workers and those others who are nearby.
Nameplate Marks
Liquefied Propane systems have 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, fill level, and pressure. Moreover, information 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 attached somewhere noticeable to the container. OSHA requires that each tank should be marked by the Pressure Vessel Inspectors and National Board of Boiler so as to be considered ready and safe to utilize.
Tank Repairs and Modifications
Any kind of repairs to LP systems that need welding are regulated by OSHA. Repair workers and tank owners have to be familiar with regulatory codes and standards which the tanks were manufactured. Welding repairs to any system component that is subject to internal pressure should first follow these fabrication codes. Other welding is only allowed on brakctes, saddle plates or lugs.
OSHA has worked hard to make sure that those working with forklifts and those working in the vicinity of lift trucks are kept as safe as possible. They have strict training procedures and rules in place so as to make certain that these industrial equipment and their repair processes are handled with respect and as safe as possible. It is really vital that businesses follow their rules and steep fines could happen if they are not adhered to.