Propane Tank Rules
The LP or liquid petroleum system style gas container is an OSHA term that refers to the regulators, piping, hoses, regulators, valves and fittings. The agency requires specific parts depending upon the tank's capacity. These individual components have to go trough standard laboratory testing. The correct laboratory approval proves that the system components meet pressure, thickness and construction standards.
Tank Location
The OSHA is the organization that dictates how near the propane tank is located to buildings, to ignitable materials, to tanks that contain inflammable liquids, cutting torches and welders. These stringent rules are in place 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: gallons or pounds of fuel, square foot outside surface, fill level, and pressure. In addition, information regarding whether or not the container is made to be installed underground or above ground is also visible. These markings must be on a metal plate attached to the container somewhere visible. OSHA requires that each tank needs to 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 kind of repairs to the LP systems, like welding. The workers performing repairs and the tank owners must know the standards and regulatory codes which the tanks were made. Welding repairs to any component of the system that is subject to internal pressure should first comply with these fabrication codes. Any other type of welding is just allowed on brakctes, saddle plates or lugs.
The OSHA works hard to make sure that those who work with forklifts and in their vicinity are kept safe. They have stringent rules and training procedures in place in order to make sure that these industrial equipment and their repair processes are handled as safe as possible and with respect. It is very essential that companies follow their rules and steep fines could occur if they are not adhered to.