Propane Tank Regulations
The liquid petroleum or LP system style gas container is an OSHA term that refers to the piping, regulators, hoses, regulators, fittings and valves. The agency requires certain components depending upon the tank's capacity. These individual components should go trough standard laboratory testing. The right laboratory approval proves that the system components meet thickness, construction and pressure standards.
Tank Location
The OSHA is the group who dictates how near the propane tank is located to ignitable materials, to buildings, to tanks containing flammable liquids, welders and cutting torches. These stringent regulations are in place to make the jobsite as safe as possible for the workers and other people who are in close proximity.
Nameplate Marks
Liquefied Propane systems need to be marked with the name and the address of the supplier of the container, or tank brand name. The container capacity is listed in gallons or pounds, square foot outside surface, fill level, and pressure. Furthermore, information regarding whether or not the container is made for installation above ground or underground is also visible. These markings must be on a metal plate connected somewhere visible to the container. OSHA requires that each and every tank needs to 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 kind of repairs to LP systems which require welding are regulated by OSHA. Repair personnel and tank owners have to be familiar with regulatory codes and standards which the tanks were made. Welding repairs to any system component that is subject to internal pressure should first follow these fabrication codes. Any other type of welding is only allowed on brakctes, saddle plates or lugs.
The OSHA works hard to make sure that individuals who work with forklifts and nearby are kept safe. They have strict training procedures and regulations in place in order to make sure that these industrial machines and their repair processes are handled as safe as possible and with respect. It is really vital that companies follow their rules and steep fines can occur if they are not adhered to.