Consequently, we have decided to exercise prosecutorial discretion and consider employer use of DOT approved containers of 5 gallon capacity or less for storage, use, and handling of flammable and combustible liquids to be de minimis noncompliance which should not be cited. This lightweight trailer is designed to carry 1 40 Shipping Container, 1 20 Shipping Container, or 2 20 Shipping Containers. Weighing in at under 9,000lbs with a GVWR of 21,000lbs. However, we believe that DOT approved containers of 5 gallon capacity or less, although not meeting these requirements, pose very little hazard and meet the basic intent of the standard. The Tennessee Tilt Shipping container trailer is designed as a lightweight, efficient, Shipping Container Trailer. Further, a safety can by definition is a container with a capacity of 5 gallons or less and equipped with a spring-closing lid and spout cover, a means to relieve internal pressure, and flash-arresting screen. These gas cans are common household items and not generally considered to be a hazard if used properly.īy its terms, §1926.152(a)(1) requires the use of an approved metal safety can (approved by a nationally recognized testing laboratory) for the handling and use of flammable liquids. Please note that our other buckets can also be used for shipping however, they should not be used for shipping applications that require UN certification.We have reviewed the standard addressing the use of safety cans for flammable liquids at construction sites and have determined that the use of Department of Transportation (DOT) approved containers meets the basic intent of the provisions at §1926.152(a)(1). It must be used with the 2330 UN White Lid with Rieke Pour Spout to meet UN packaging requirements. The 5 gallon bucket by itself or with other lids is not UN approved. The 5 gallon UN bucket is our standard 5 gallon bucket and UN White Lid with Rieke Pour Spout.
Our chemical containers, portable pressure vessels, and intermediate bulk containers are manufactured to ASME, UN/DOT specifications.
Torque cover so threaded contact is a full 270-360 degree turn with a minimum of 270 degree. Rules are rules, and not knowing the rules can stop your shipping containers in their tracks. For Liquid: to close the container, seat cover onto top of container. Torque cover so threaded contact is a full 180 degree turn.