Reference documents for Subpart V

No — following a listed national consensus standard does not automatically mean you comply with Subpart V. Appendix G says the listed standards "can be helpful in understanding and complying with" Subpart V, but it also states that OSHA "will not necessarily deem compliance with the national consensus standards to be compliance with the provisions of Subpart V." See Appendix G to Subpart V of Part 1926 for the explanatory text.

• In practice, you can use the consensus standards as detailed, recognized guidance, but you must still meet the specific performance and requirement language in Subpart V itself.

Yes — ANSI/SIA A92.2-2009 is listed in Appendix G as a recognized national consensus standard for vehicle-mounted aerial devices and can be used as a detailed reference for selection and inspection. Appendix G lists ANSI/SIA A92.2-2009 among standards that "contain detailed specifications that employers may follow" to meet Subpart V's performance-based requirements; however, following it alone does not automatically satisfy OSHA requirements. See Appendix G to Subpart V of Part 1926 for the reference.

• Use the ANSI standard for equipment criteria, maintenance, and inspection procedures, and verify that your practices also meet the specific obligations in Subpart V.

Yes — NFPA 70E-2012 is listed in Appendix G and may be used as a recognized guide for electrical safety and arc-flash protection, but it is not automatically an OSHA-approved compliance method. Appendix G includes NFPA 70E-2012 among the listed consensus standards that can help employers comply with Subpart V, but it also clarifies OSHA will not necessarily consider compliance with those standards as compliance with Subpart V. See Appendix G to Subpart V of Part 1926.

• Use NFPA 70E for practical procedures (risk assessment, arc-flash calculations, PPE selection) and ensure those procedures also meet any specific Subpart V requirements.

Yes — Appendix G lists ASTM D120-09 (Standard Specification for Rubber Insulating Gloves) and you can use it to determine specifications and testing criteria for insulating gloves, though that does not automatically satisfy OSHA. Appendix G identifies ASTM D120-09 as a detailed specification employers may follow to comply with the performance-based requirements of Subpart V, but OSHA also notes compliance with listed consensus standards will not necessarily equal compliance with the subpart. See Appendix G to Subpart V of Part 1926.

• Use ASTM D120 for selecting class of glove, testing intervals, and care recommendations; document that your glove program addresses both ASTM guidance and any applicable Subpart V duties.

Yes — Appendix G lists ASTM D1048-12 for rubber insulating blankets and ASTM D1049-98 for rubber insulating covers, and you may follow their specifications as practical guidance for selection and care. The appendix states these national consensus standards "contain detailed specifications that employers may follow," but reminds that following them does not automatically equal compliance with Subpart V. See Appendix G to Subpart V of Part 1926.

• Use the ASTM standards for product selection, testing, and in-service care procedures, and ensure those practices meet Subpart V obligations.

Yes — Appendix G includes ASTM F855-09 (Standard Specifications for Temporary Protective Grounds), and you can use it as authoritative guidance for temporary grounding practices, but it does not automatically make you compliant with OSHA. Appendix G presents ASTM F855-09 as a detailed specification employers may follow to satisfy Subpart V's performance requirements, while cautioning that compliance with the consensus standard may not be treated by OSHA as full compliance with the subpart. See Appendix G to Subpart V of Part 1926.

• Follow ASTM F855-09 for selection and installation of grounds, and document how the grounding procedures align with Subpart V requirements.

Yes — Appendix G lists ASTM F711-02 for FRP rod and tube used in live-line tools and ASTM F712-06 for insulating plastic guard equipment, so you can rely on those standards for specifications and test methods, but that reliance does not automatically satisfy Subpart V. Appendix G identifies these ASTM standards as detailed specifications employers may follow, but reiterates OSHA may not necessarily deem compliance with them to equal compliance with the regulatory requirements. See Appendix G to Subpart V of Part 1926.

• Use these ASTM documents for procurement, testing, and in-service inspections of live-line tools and ensure practices also meet Subpart V performance requirements.

Yes — Appendix G lists IEEE Std 1307-2004 (IEEE Standard for Fall Protection for Utility Work), and you can use it as a practical standard for fall protection in utility operations, though using it does not automatically guarantee compliance with Subpart V. The appendix includes IEEE Std 1307-2004 among the referenced documents but clarifies that OSHA will not necessarily consider compliance with the consensus standards as compliance with the subpart. See Appendix G to Subpart V of Part 1926.

• Apply IEEE 1307-2004 for harnesses, anchorages, rescue planning, and training specifics while confirming you meet Subpart V requirements.

Yes — Appendix G lists ASTM F1116-03 (Test Method for Dielectric Footwear) and ASTM F1117-03 (Specification for Dielectric Footwear), so you can use them to guide selection and testing of dielectric footwear, but they are guidance rather than an automatic compliance guarantee. Appendix G presents these ASTM standards as helpful detailed specifications employers may follow while also noting OSHA will not necessarily treat compliance with them as meeting Subpart V obligations. See Appendix G to Subpart V of Part 1926.

• Use the ASTM specs and test methods to choose appropriate dielectric footwear and incorporate their testing intervals into your PPE program in line with Subpart V.

Appendix G lists IEEE Std 1048-2003 (IEEE Guide for Protective Grounding of Power Lines) as a referenced guide you can consult for protective grounding methods. The appendix names IEEE Std 1048-2003 among the detailed references employers may follow, but it also warns that following consensus standards does not necessarily equal compliance with Subpart V. See Appendix G to Subpart V of Part 1926.

• Use IEEE Std 1048-2003 for recommended grounding configurations, conductor sizing, and procedures while ensuring those methods meet the specific requirements in Subpart V.

Yes — Appendix G includes IEEE Stds 1584-2002 and its amendments as referenced guides for performing arc‑flash hazard calculations, and you may use them as an accepted method for calculating arc-flash energy. However, Appendix G also states that using the listed consensus standards does not automatically meet Subpart V compliance. See Appendix G to Subpart V of Part 1926.

• Use IEEE 1584 for estimating incident energy and determining required protective clothing and safe distances, and document how your calculations satisfy Subpart V obligations.

Yes — Appendix G lists ANSI Z133-2012 (Safety Requirements for Arboricultural Operations) as a consensus standard you can use to guide safe tree work near electrical lines, but following it does not automatically satisfy OSHA rules. The appendix includes ANSI Z133-2012 among documents that provide detailed specifications employers may follow while reiterating that OSHA will not necessarily treat such compliance as compliance with Subpart V. See Appendix G to Subpart V of Part 1926.

• Use ANSI Z133‑2012 for safe work practices (clearances, tools, PPE, rescue) when doing arboricultural work near power lines and ensure your job-specific controls meet Subpart V.

Yes — Appendix G lists ASTM F1505-10 (Standard Specification for Insulated and Insulating Hand Tools) and you can use it to choose and maintain insulated tools, but following it alone does not automatically equal compliance with Subpart V. Appendix G identifies ASTM F1505-10 as a detailed specification employers may follow but clarifies that OSHA may not deem compliance with the consensus standard to be compliance with the subpart. See Appendix G to Subpart V of Part 1926.

• Use ASTM F1505-10 guidance for tool selection, labeling, inspection, and retirement criteria and align those practices with Subpart V requirements.

Appendix G lists ASTM F1236-96 (Standard Guide for Visual Inspection of Electrical Protective Rubber Products) as the reference for visual inspection of rubber insulating equipment. You can use this guide to set inspection procedures, but using it does not automatically satisfy all Subpart V requirements. See Appendix G to Subpart V of Part 1926.

• Implement ASTM F1236-based visual inspection steps and documentation, and ensure your inspection program also meets any recordkeeping or performance requirements in Subpart V.

Yes — Appendix G includes IEEE Std 80-2000 (Guide for Safety in AC Substation Grounding), and you can use it as a recognized guide for designing substation grounding systems, though it is guidance rather than automatic compliance. Appendix G lists IEEE Std 80-2000 among documents that provide detailed specifications employers may follow, but reiterates OSHA will not necessarily consider compliance with these standards to be compliance with Subpart V. See Appendix G to Subpart V of Part 1926.

• Apply IEEE 80-2000 for grounding grid design, step-and-touch potential calculations, and safety measures while verifying any Subpart V duties are also met.

Consult ASTM F1506-10a — Appendix G lists ASTM F1506-10a (Standard Performance Specification for Flame Resistant and Arc Rated Textile Materials) as the standard for arc-rated clothing materials. You may use it to select fabrics and garments, but following it does not automatically satisfy Subpart V obligations. See Appendix G to Subpart V of Part 1926.

• Use ASTM F1506-10a to determine arc ratings and material performance and combine that information with IEEE 1584 calculations or NFPA 70E procedures to select proper PPE for tasks.

Yes — Appendix G lists ASTM F496-08 (in-service care of insulating gloves and sleeves) and ASTM F479-06 (in-service care of insulating blankets) among other in-service care standards, and you can use them to develop a care and maintenance program. Appendix G states these consensus standards contain detailed specifications employers may follow, but it also cautions that compliance with them will not necessarily be construed as compliance with Subpart V. See Appendix G to Subpart V of Part 1926.

• Incorporate the ASTM in-service procedures (cleaning, inspection, testing frequencies, recordkeeping) into your PPE program and ensure alignment with any specific Subpart V requirements.

Appendix G lists ASTM F887-12e1 (Standard Specifications for Personal Climbing Equipment) as the reference for personal climbing equipment, and you can use it to set specifications and inspection criteria for climbers' gear. The appendix presents this ASTM standard as guidance employers may follow but notes that following the consensus standard does not necessarily satisfy Subpart V by itself. See Appendix G to Subpart V of Part 1926.

• Use ASTM F887 for harnesses, belts, straps, hardware, and inspection regimes and ensure your procedures also meet Subpart V performance requirements.

Yes — Appendix G lists ASTM F1825-03 (clampstick type live-line tools) and ASTM F1826-00 (live-line and measuring telescoping tools) among the references, and these standards can be used as detailed guidance for specifying and testing live-line tools. However, Appendix G also states that OSHA will not necessarily regard compliance with listed consensus standards as compliance with Subpart V. See Appendix G to Subpart V of Part 1926.

• Apply the ASTM standards for procurement, inspection, dielectric testing, and maintenance of live-line tools and document how those practices support compliance with Subpart V.

Appendix G is intended to provide reference documents that can help in understanding and complying with Subpart V, but it does not itself create new regulatory requirements. The appendix explicitly states the listed references "provide information that can be helpful in understanding and complying with the requirements contained in Subpart V" and that the consensus standards contain detailed specifications employers may follow; it also cautions OSHA will not necessarily treat compliance with those standards as compliance with the subpart. See Appendix G to Subpart V of Part 1926.

• Treat Appendix G as informative guidance that points to recognized industry standards to use alongside the regulatory text of Subpart V.