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EM 385-1-1: 2024 Overview

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Course ID: CLK1036

Level: Certificate

Duration: 8 Hours 0 Minutes

Language: English

CEUs: 0.80

OVERVIEW

When completing projects for the United States government, contractors and their employees are subject to several health and safety rules to help keep the jobsite safe and efficient. In addition to standards set forth by OSHA, ANSI, NEC, and other organizations, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) maintains a Safety and Occupational Health Requirements Manual to govern the activities of these workers. We provide a concise overview of each chapter of the 2024 Edition of the Safety and Occupational Health Requirements Manual EM 385-1-1, highlighting key changes and updates from the major revision effective March 15, 2024, to assist Site Safety and Health Officers (SSHOs), contractors, military personnel, and others in adhering to its regulations.

NOTE: This course is intended for USACE personnel including military, civilian, and government contractors. This course can be used towards the required Competency Training for SSHOs specified in EM 385-1-1 Chapter 2-3.b.

The EM 385-1-1 manual was designed by USACE, in collaboration with the Naval Facilities Engineering Systems Command (NAVFAC), and provides an overview of the safety requirements on federal projects. The 2024 Edition supersedes the last edition of EM 385-1-1 published in 2014. While many of the requirements in the EM 385-1-1 align with OSHA Standards, some specific requirements exceed OSHA Standards.

AUDIENCE

Prime Contractors, subcontractors, their management, and staff working on government projects subject to EM 385-1-1 must designate one or more primary SSHO(s), depending on the project’s size, complexity, and other factors. The EM 385-1-1: 2024 Overview (EM385) Course is intended to satisfy ongoing training requirements for SSHOs in accordance with EM 385-1-1 Chapter 2-3.b.

SSHOs may take this 8-Hour course to maintain their Competency Training requirements. This course also provides general awareness training for Prime Contractors and their management team, military personnel, and other employees who are assigned to federally funded projects.

WHO NEEDS EM 385-1-1: 2024 OVERVIEW (8-HOUR)?

EM 385-1-1: 2024 Overview is designed for SSHOs, construction workers, and management with construction site safety responsibilities, including:

USACE personnel

Site Safety and Health Officers (SSHOs)
Contractor Management - Project Manager (PM) / Program Manager (PgM)
Subcontractor Management
Employees on site based on role

WHICH EM 385-1-1 TRAINING COURSE SHOULD I TAKE?

EM 385-1-1: 2024 Overview:

All projects and addendums solicited in 2024 or later must follow the updated manual.

EM 385-1-1 Safety & Health Topics:

Projects solicited prior to 2024 may continue using the 2014 edition, since switching manuals mid-project can cause confusion and change major requirements.

If you have any concerns as to whether this course is appropriate for you or your industry, please browse our full selection of Online Courses and Safety Packs, call 800-971-1080, or Contact Us online.

FEATURES & BENEFITS

To satisfy the USACE requirements for agencies, government contractors, and contractors’ employees, the EM 385-1-1: 2024 Overview (EM385) Course provides:

0.8 continuing education units from an accredited IACET provider
Fulfillment of Competency Training requirements as defined by EM 385-1-1, Chapter 2, Paragraph 3, Subparagraph b
An IACET certificate of completion

To receive an IACET certificate of completion, each student must pass all knowledge checkpoints with a minimum score of 80% and fill out the course evaluation form.

TOPICS

During this 8-Hour EM 385-1-1 training course, students will learn important aspects of safety standards for government project jobsites, including:

The new structure of the 2024 Edition of the EM 385-1-1 manual
The new safety protocols, revised procedures, and updated compliance requirements in the 2024 Edition of the EM 385-1-1 manual
The safety requirements that are outlined in the 2024 Edition of the EM 385-1-1 manual for all activities and operations conducted by USACE

After completing the course, students will be aware of important topics and changes in EM 385-1-1 (2024 Edition) to help ensure a safe workplace and promote adherence to all relevant USACE regulations for government contractors.

Module titles for this course are:

Course Orientation
Introduction to 2024 EM 385-1-1
Chapter 1: Safety and Occupational Health Program Management for United States Army Corps of Engineers Personnel
Chapter 2: Safety and Occupational Health Program Management for Contractors
Chapter 3: Medical and First Aid
Chapter 4: Temporary Facilities
Chapter 5: Personal Protective and Lifesaving Equipment
Chapter 6: Hazardous or Toxic Agents and Environments
Chapter 7: Lighting
Chapter 8: Accident Prevention Signs, Tags, Labels, Signals, and Traffic Control
Chapter 9: Fire Prevention and Protection
Chapter 10: Welding and Cutting
Chapter 11: Electrical
Chapter 12: Control of Hazardous Energy
Chapter 13: Hand and Power Tools
Chapter 14: Material Handling, Storage, Disposal, and Conveyors
Chapter 15: Rigging
Chapter 16: Load Handling Equipment
Chapter 17: Demolition, Renovation, and Re-Occupancy
Chapter 18: Vehicles, Machinery, and Mechanized Equipment
Chapter 19: Floating Plant and Marine Activities
Chapter 20: Pressurized Equipment and Systems
Chapter 21: Fall Protection
Chapter 22: Working Platforms and Scaffolding
Chapter 23: Rope Access
Chapter 24: Safe Access
Chapter 25: Excavation and Trenching
Chapter 26: Underground Construction, Shafts, and Caissons
Chapter 27: Concrete, Masonry, Roofing, and Wood Construction
Chapter 28: Steel Erection
Chapter 29: Blasting
Chapter 30: Diving Operations
Chapter 31: Tree Maintenance and Removal
Chapter 32: Airfield and Aircraft Operations
Chapter 33: Uncrewed Aircraft
Chapter 34: Confined Space
Chapter 35: Sanitation
Chapter 36: Hazardous Waste Operations and Emergency Response
Chapter 37: Emergency Operations
Conclusion