Propane Tank Policies
The liquid petroleum or LP system style gas container is an OSHA term that refers to the piping, regulators, hoses, regulators, valves and fittings. The agency requires particular parts depending upon the capacity of the tank. These individual parts should undergo recognized laboratory testing. The right laboratory approval proves that the system components meet pressure, thickness and construction standards.
Tank Location
The OSHA is the organization that dictates how near the propane tank is located to buildings, to ignitable materials, to tanks which contain flammable liquids, welders and cutting torches. These strict rules are in place to make the jobsite as safe as possible for the workers and those others who are nearby.
Nameplate Marks
LP systems require that the name, the address, the supplier of the container, and or the tanks trade name, be marked on the propane container. The capacity of the container 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 underground or above ground is also visible. These markings need to be on a metal plate connected somewhere visible to the container. OSHA requires that every tank must be marked by the National Board of Boiler and Pressure Vessel Inspectors so as to be considered safe and ready to use.
Tank Repairs and Modifications
OSHA also regulates any maintenance to the LP systems, like welding. The personnel performing repairs and the tank owners must know the regulatory codes and standards which the tanks were manufactured. Welding repairs to any system component that is subject to internal pressure must first follow these fabrication codes. Other welding is just allowed on brakctes, saddle plates or lugs.
OSHA has worked hard to make certain that people working with lift trucks and those working nearby forklifts are kept as safe as possible. They have strict training procedures and rules 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 really important that businesses follow their rules and steep fines can happen if they are not followed.