Re: fixed gas cans

Posted by oldtanker on May 21, 2016 at 05:35:21 from (66.228.255.59):

In Reply to: fixed gas cans posted by Geo-TH,In on May 20, 2016 at 13:17:20:

Thing is that you have EPA, federal and state rules, Health and safety rules and may cross over into OSHA.

Geo: For example you sometimes do work for others. That by definition of law makes you a contractor even if you are just making few bucks helping a guy out. That means an OSHA inspector who drives by and is bored can just pull in and check you out. Sure odds are it will never happen but those cans are not OSHA approved. The plastic ones are not either. Or some kid rear ends you on the way home from the gas station. If a fire results regardless if it could have happened with approved cans, you are liable because the cans were not approved. If all that happens is a spill without the approved cans now the EPA is in play. EPA approved cans and it's the kid who rear ended you fault, non approved now both are at fault.

I don't think anyone really cares what you do. I think they were just warning you that what you are doing violates rules from different agencies.

As far as gas being in those cans: They leave the refinery or bottling plant as a sealed container meant to be used once and tossed.

My wife works at a convenience store/out door power equipment dealer. The owner has been told by the state that they are required by state law not to allow people to fill "unauthorized" containers. During tourist season he would have to hire people to just stand by the pumps to monitor them. Also what happens with pay at the pump after hours?

Now I know you think you have a great idea and were trying to share it. It just may not be legal in all places. There ain't no laws saying that everyone has to think your ideas are great.

It's kinda like your little TLB's. Cool little things but for the price I can get a good used full sized one that better fits my needs. Heck if I had money to burn I might even buy one just cause I think they are cool. But then I might opt for a larger skid steer and a trackhoe instead.

Not telling you not to use them. Myself and others may not think it's a good idea for various reasons. But in the end it's up to you.

Rick

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