Propane Tank Policies
The LP or liquid petroleum system style gas container is an OSHA term which refers to the regulators, piping, hoses, regulators, valves and fittings. The agency requires specific parts depending upon the capacity of the tank. These individual parts have to go trough standard laboratory testing. The right laboratory approval proves that the system parts meet construction, pressure and thickness standards.
Tank Location
The organization OSHA determines how close the propane tank can be mounted in relation to ignitable materials, to buildings, to tanks containing inflammable liquids, welders and cutting torches. These strict rules are in place to make the jobsite very safe for the employees and other people who are in the vicinity.
Nameplate Marks
Liquefied Propane systems have to be marked with the name and the address 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. Moreover, information about whether or not the container is made for installation underground or above ground is also visible. These markings need to be on a metal plate connected to the container somewhere in plain sight. OSHA requires that each tank needs to be marked by the Pressure Vessel Inspectors and National Board of Boiler in order to be considered ready and safe to utilize.
Tank Repairs and Modifications
Any repairs to LP systems which need welding are regulated by OSHA. Repair workers and tank owners need to know the standards and regulatory codes which the tanks were made. Welding repairs to any component of the system which is subject to internal pressure has to first follow these fabrication codes. Any other type of welding is only allowed on brakctes, saddle plates or lugs.
OSHA has worked hard to make certain that those working with forklifts and people working nearby forklifts are kept as safe as possible. They have stringent training procedures and rules in place so as to make sure that these industrial machines and their repair processes are handled with respect and as safe as possible. It is vital that businesses follow their rules and steep fines could happen if they are not adhered to.