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EM 385 16 Hour USACE Safety and Health

Course Code: EM 304

$199

This course provides introductory training on EM 385-1-1 safety and health requirements for non-supervisor employees on sites and projects overseen by the US Army Corps of Engineers (USACE). EM 385-1-1 training is a requirement for workers on USACE-supervised sites.

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What is EM 385-1-1 Training?

EM 385-1-1 training, or “EM 385 training,” refers to mandatory health and safety training for all contractors, employees, supervisors, project managers, and others working on military contract sites and projects overseen by US Army Corp of Engineers (USACE). EM 385-1-1 is the official manual of workplace health and safety guidelines implemented and enforced by the US Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) and titled Safety and Occupational Health (SOH) Requirements. 

Learning Objectives & Training Topics

Key Learning Objectives

  • Meet the basic requirement for EM 385-1-1 training for employees in non-supervisor roles
  • Develop knowledge to identify hazards and take steps to work safely, in areas like fall protection, PPE, first aid, material handling, excavation, welding, electrical work, and more
  • Describe employees' responsibilities and the training required for site workers, the Site Safety and Health Officer (SSHO), and the Collateral Duty Safety Officer (CDSO) 
Training Topics
  • Introduction to EM 385-1-1 (2024)
  • Safety and Occupational Health (SOH) Program Management 
  • SOH Program Management for Contractors 
  • Medical and First Aid 
  • Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) and Lifesaving Equipment 
  • Welding and Cutting 
  • Electrical Requirements 
  • Material Handling, Storage, and Disposal 
  • Demolition, Renovation, and Re-occupancy
  • Vehicles, Machinery, and Mechanized Equipment 
  • Fall Protection Requirements (Part 1) 
  • Fall Protection Requirements (Part 2)
  • Work Platforms and Scaffolding 
  • Excavation and Trenching
  • Confined Space 
Additional training will be needed to familiarize employees with site-specific hazards, equipment, procedures, emergency plans, and more. Training needed beyond basic EM 385-1-1 requirements for employees should be determined by the Site Safety and Health Officer (SSHO) for the site, the employer, or both.

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About The Online Training
Course code EM 304
Duration 16 hours
Access time 90 days
Certificate issued? Yes

Training required by 
US Army Corps of Engineers
(EM 385-1-1) 

Annual Training Required 
8 hours of annual refresher training is mandatory for all personnel trained under EM 385-1-1.

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