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 capacity of the tank. These individual components should go trough recognized laboratory testing. The right laboratory approval shows that the system components meet construction, pressure and thickness standards.
Tank Location
The OSHA is the group who dictates how close the propane tank is situated to buildings, to ignitable materials, to tanks which contain flammable liquids, cutting torches and welders. These strict rules are in place to make the jobsite as safe as possible for the employees and those others who are nearby.
Nameplate Marks
Liquefied Propane systems need to be marked with the address and the name of the container supplier, or tank trade name. The container capacity is listed in pounds or gallons, square foot outside surface, fill level, and pressure. Additionally, information about whether or not the container is designed for installation underground or above ground is also visible. These markings need to be on a metal plate attached somewhere visible to the container. OSHA requires that each and every tank must be marked by the National Board of Boiler and Pressure Vessel Inspectors so as to be considered ready and safe to use.
Tank Modifications and Repairs
OSHA also regulates any repairs to the LP systems, like welding. The personnel performing repairs and the tank owners should understand the regulatory codes and standards that the tanks were made. Welding repairs to any part of the system which is subject to internal pressure needs to first follow these fabrication codes. Other welding is only permitted on brakctes, saddle plates or lugs.
The OSHA works hard to ensure that those who work with forklifts and nearby are kept safe. They have stringent training procedures and regulations in place in order to make sure 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 could occur if they are not followed.