Propane Tank Policies
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 specific parts depending upon the tank's capacity. These individual components must undergo standard laboratory testing. The right laboratory approval would prove that the system parts meet construction, pressure and thickness standards.
Tank Location
The OSHA is the organization which dictates how near the propane tank is situated to ignitable materials, to buildings, to tanks containing inflammable liquids, welders and cutting torches. These stringent regulations are in place to make the jobsite very safe for the workers and other people who are nearby.
Nameplate Marks
Liquefied Propane systems have to be marked with the address and the name of the container supplier, or tank brand 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 to be installed above ground or underground is also visible. These markings should be on a metal plate connected to the container somewhere visible. OSHA requires that each tank needs to be marked by the Pressure Vessel Inspectors and National Board of Boiler so as to be considered ready and safe to use.
Tank Modifications and Repairs
OSHA also regulates any type of repairs to the LP systems, like welding. The workers performing repairs and the tank owners must understand the standards and regulatory codes that the tanks were manufactured. Welding repairs to any component of the system which is subject to internal pressure has to first follow these fabrication codes. Other welding is only allowed on lugs, brackets or saddle plates.
OSHA has worked hard to make sure that people working with lift trucks and those working in the vicinity of forklifts are kept as safe as possible. They have stringent rules and training procedures 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 essential that businesses follow their rules and steep fines can happen if they are not followed.