Propane Tank Regulations
The gas container, liquefied petroleum system or LP system is a collective term by OSHA that refers to the regulators, piping, hoses, regulators, valves and fittings. Depending on the capacity of the tank, the agency needs certain parts. These individual components have to undergo standard laboratory testing. The right laboratory approval shows that the system components meet construction, pressure and thickness standards.
Tank Location
The organization OSHA determines how close the propane tank could be mounted in relation to buildings, to ignitable materials, to tanks which contain inflammable liquids, welders and cutting torches. These strict regulations are implemented to make the jobsite as safe as possible for the workers and other people who are in the vicinity.
Nameplate Marks
Liquefied Propane systems have to be marked with the address and the name of the supplier of the container, or tank brand name. The capacity of the container is listed in pounds or gallons, square foot outside surface, fill level, and pressure. Moreover, details about whether or not the container is designed to be installed underground or above ground is also visible. These markings need to be on a metal plate attached to the container somewhere in plain sight. OSHA requires that each tank must be marked by the Pressure Vessel Inspectors and National Board of Boiler in order to be considered safe and ready to use.
Tank Modifications and Repairs
OSHA also regulates any kind of maintenance to the LP systems, such as welding. The personnel performing repairs and the tank owners must know the standards and regulatory codes which the tanks were manufactured. Welding repairs to any system part that is subject to internal pressure must first comply with these fabrication codes. Any other type of welding is just permitted on saddle plates, lugs or brackets.
OSHA has worked hard to make sure that people working with forklifts and those working nearby lift trucks are kept as safe as possible. They have stringent training procedures and regulations in place so as to make certain that these industrial equipment and their repair processes are handled as safe as possible and with respect. It is very important that companies follow their rules and steep fines could happen if they are not followed.