Propane Tank Regulations
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 needs certain parts depending upon the tank's capacity. These individual parts must undergo recognized laboratory testing. The correct laboratory approval shows that the system parts meet thickness, construction and pressure standards.
Tank Location
The OSHA is the organization who dictates how near the propane tank is located 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 individuals who are nearby.
Nameplate Marks
Liquefied Propane systems need 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 gallons or pounds, square foot outside surface, fill level, and pressure. Moreover, information about whether or not the container is made to be installed underground or above ground is also visible. These markings should be on a metal plate attached somewhere noticeable to the container. OSHA requires that each tank must be marked by the National Board of Boiler and Pressure Vessel Inspectors so as to be considered ready and safe to utilize.
Tank Modifications and Repairs
OSHA also regulates any type of repairs to the LP systems, such as welding. The personnel performing repairs and the tank owners should understand the regulatory codes and standards which the tanks were manufactured. Welding repairs to any part of the system which is subject to internal pressure has to first follow these fabrication codes. Any other kind of welding is just permitted on brakctes, saddle plates or lugs.
OSHA has worked hard to make sure that people working with forklifts and people working nearby forklifts are kept as safe as possible. They have stringent rules and training procedures in place so as to make sure that these industrial equipment and their repair processes are handled with respect and as safe as possible. It is really essential that companies follow their rules and steep fines could happen if they are not adhered to.