Propane Tank Policies
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 needs certain parts depending upon the capacity of the tank. These individual components should go trough recognized laboratory testing. The right laboratory approval proves that the system parts meet thickness, construction and pressure standards.
Tank Location
The OSHA is the organization that dictates how near the propane tank is situated to buildings, to ignitable materials, to tanks containing inflammable liquids, cutting torches and welders. These stringent regulations are implemented to make the jobsite as safe as possible for the workers and those others who are nearby.
Nameplate Marks
LP systems require that the name, the address, the container supplier, and or the tanks brand name, be marked on the propane container. The container capacity is to be listed with the following information: pounds or gallons of fuel, square foot outside surface, pressure and fill level. Moreover, information regarding 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 attached to the container somewhere in plain sight. OSHA requires that every tank should be marked by the National Board of Boiler and Pressure Vessel Inspectors so as to be considered safe and ready to utilize.
Tank Modifications and Repairs
OSHA also regulates any maintenance to the LP systems, such as welding. The employees performing repairs and the tank owners should understand the standards and regulatory codes that the tanks were made. Welding repairs to any system component that is subject to internal pressure needs to first follow these fabrication codes. Any other type of welding is only allowed on saddle plates, lugs or brackets.
OSHA has worked hard to ensure that people working with lift trucks and individuals working nearby lift trucks 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 as safe as possible and with respect. It is very vital that companies follow their rules and steep fines can happen if they are not followed.