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Propane Tank Policies

The LP or liquid petroleum system style gas container is an OSHA term which refers to the piping, regulators, hoses, regulators, valves and fittings. The agency needs particular components depending upon the capacity of the tank. 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 OSHA is the organization that dictates how near the propane tank is situated to buildings, to ignitable materials, to tanks containing inflammable liquids, welders and cutting torches. These stringent regulations are in place to make the jobsite as safe as possible for the employees and other individuals who are in close proximity.



Nameplate Marks

Liquefied Propane systems need to be marked with the address and the name of the container supplier, or tank trade name. The capacity of the container is listed in pounds or gallons, square foot outside surface, fill level, and pressure. Furthermore, details regarding whether or not the container is designed to be installed above ground or underground is also visible. These markings need to be on a metal plate attached somewhere noticeable to the container. OSHA requires that every tank needs to be marked by the National Board of Boiler and Pressure Vessel Inspectors in order to be considered safe and ready to use.



Tank Repairs and Modifications

OSHA also regulates any type of maintenance to the LP systems, such as welding. The employees performing repairs and the tank owners must understand the standards and regulatory codes which the tanks were made. Welding repairs to any part of the system which is subject to internal pressure should first comply with these fabrication codes. Other welding is just allowed on saddle plates, lugs or brackets.



OSHA has worked hard to ensure that those working with forklifts and individuals working in the vicinity of lift trucks are kept as safe as possible. They have strict regulations and training procedures in place so as to make certain that these industrial machinery and their repair processes are handled with respect and as safe as possible. It is important that companies follow their rules and steep fines could happen if they are not followed.

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