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 requires certain parts depending upon the tank's capacity. These individual components should go trough recognized laboratory testing. The right laboratory approval proves that the system components meet pressure, thickness and construction standards.
Tank Location
The OSHA is the group that dictates how close the propane tank is located to ignitable materials, to buildings, to tanks that contain inflammable liquids, cutting torches and welders. These stringent regulations are implemented to make the jobsite very safe for the workers and other individuals who are in close proximity.
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 container capacity is listed in pounds or gallons, square foot outside surface, fill level, and pressure. Furthermore, details about whether or not the container is designed for installation above ground or underground is also visible. These markings must be on a metal plate attached somewhere visible to the container. OSHA requires that every tank has to 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 repairs to the LP systems, such as welding. The workers performing repairs and the tank owners must understand the regulatory codes and standards that the tanks were made. Welding repairs to any system component that is subject to internal pressure should first follow these fabrication codes. Other welding is just allowed on brakctes, saddle plates or lugs.
OSHA has worked hard to make certain that individuals working with lift trucks and individuals working in the vicinity of lift trucks are kept as safe as possible. They have stringent regulations and training procedures in place in order to make certain that these industrial equipment and their repair processes are handled as safe as possible and with respect. It is really essential that companies follow their rules and steep fines could occur if they are not adhered to.