Propane Tank Rules
The LP or liquid petroleum system style gas container is an OSHA term that refers to the regulators, piping, hoses, regulators, fittings and valves. The agency needs particular components depending upon the tank's capacity. These individual parts should undergo standard laboratory testing. The correct laboratory approval shows that the system components meet construction, pressure and thickness standards.
Tank Location
The OSHA is the organization which dictates how near the propane tank is located to buildings, to ignitable materials, to tanks that contain flammable liquids, cutting torches and welders. These strict regulations are in place to make the jobsite very safe for the workers and those others who are nearby.
Nameplate Marks
Liquefied Propane systems have to be marked with the address and the name of the supplier of the container, or tank trade name. The capacity of the container is listed in gallons or pounds, square foot outside surface, pressure and fill level. Furthermore, details regarding whether or not the container is designed to be installed underground or above ground is also visible. These markings must be on a metal plate attached somewhere visible to the container. OSHA requires that every tank should be marked by the National Board of Boiler and Pressure Vessel Inspectors in order to be considered safe and ready to utilize.
Tank Repairs and Modifications
Any maintenance to LP systems that need welding are regulated by OSHA. Repair personnel and tank owners have to know the regulatory codes and standards which the tanks were made. Welding repairs to any system part that 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 sure that individuals working with lift trucks and individuals working nearby lift trucks are kept as safe as possible. They have stringent training procedures and rules in place so as to make certain that these industrial machinery and their repair processes are handled with respect and as safe as possible. It is important that companies follow their rules and steep fines can occur if they are not followed.