16-Hour EM 385-1-1 Training (Updated for 2024)

Start your orientation to the 2024 EM 385-1-1 manual and learn how to keep your worksite safe to maintain USACE compliance. Enroll in training now!

  • 100% Online, Self-Paced Course
  • USACE Compliance for Military Contractors
  • Covers the 2024 EM 385-1-1 Manual

Includes: Certificate of Completion

Duration: 16 Hour(s) | Language: English | 4.5 (4 Reviews)

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About This Course

This 16-Hour EM 385-1-1 course is an introductory program, covering the regulations and directives outlined in the 2024 EM 385-1-1 manual. Tailored for military contractors, the training ensures compliance with Army Corps of Engineers Contractor Safety and Health Requirements. Topics include the identification of Site Health and Safety Officers (SSHOs), appropriate handling, storage, and disposal of potentially hazardous materials, the selection of fall safety equipment, and the implementation of optimal practices for safe work in confined spaces.

Starting March 15, 2024, military and contract workers on projects bid after this date are required to complete this training even if they recently completed the previous version.

What is 16-Hour EM 385-1-1 Training?  

EM 385-1-1 is the Engineer’s Manual released by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers. The manual outlines the health and safety standards you must follow. To help you understand these standards, we offer a 16-Hour EM 385 Training course.  

Our 16-Hour  EM 385-1-1 Training course provides you with an orientation to the safety standards you need to follow. You’ll learn:   

  • How to identify the Site Health and Safety Officers (SSHOs)  
  • The proper ways to handle, store, and dispose of potentially hazardous materials 
  • How to choose the right equipment to keep yourself safe from falls  
  • Best practices for working safely in confined spaces   

You will also understand what to do to stay safe during excavations and trenching.   

Who Should Take 16-Hour EM 385-1-1 Training?   

This course is strongly recommended for civilian contractors, military personnel, and government employees to ensure USACE compliance. Begin your journey today!

Course Facts

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What You Get

Certificate of completion 

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Who Should Take the Training?

Non-supervisor employee roles

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Course Format

100% online 

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Course Access

Courses available 24/7

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Standards Covered

2024 EM 385-1-1 manual

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Course Structure

At your own pace, save progress as you go 

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Support

Support available by email, phone, or chat

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Course Updates

Content is updated and current 

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Duration

16 hours

Topics Covered

Introduction

Lesson 1: Safety and Occupational Health Program Management for USACE Personnel (EM 385-1-1 Chapter 1)

Lesson 2: Safety and Occupational Health Program Management for Contractors (EM 385-1-1 Chapter 2)

Lesson 3: Medical and First Aid (EM 385-1-1 Chapter 3)

Lesson 4: Temporary Facilities (EM 385-1-1 Chapter 4)

Lesson 5: Personal Protective and Lifesaving Equipment (EM 385-1-1 Chapter 5)

Lesson 6: Welding and Cutting (EM 385-1-1 Chapter 10)

Lesson 7: Electrical (EM 385-1-1 Chapter 11)

Lesson 8: Material Handling, Storage, Disposal, and Conveyors (EM 385-1-1 Chapter 14)

Lesson 9: Demolition, Renovation, and Re-Occupancy (EM 385-1-1 Chapter 17)

Lesson 10: Vehicles, Machinery, and Mechanized Equipment (EM 385-1-1 Chapter 18)

Lesson 11: Fall Protection (EM 385-1-1 Chapter 21)

Lesson 12: Work Platforms and Scaffolding (EM 385-1-1 Chapter 22)

Lesson 13: Safe Access (EM 385-1-1 Chapter 24)

Lesson 14: Excavation and Trenching (EM 385-1-1 Chapter 25)

Lesson 15: Confined Space (EM 385-1-1 Chapter 34)

What You'll Learn

Upon completion of this course, you will be able to:

  • The responsibilities of Site Safety & Health Officers (SSHOs), Collateral Duty Safety Officers (CDSOs), and other project personnel performing work on Federal construction, service, and environmental contracts.
  • How to assess unsafe worksite conditions. 
  • How to properly prepare a site-specific Accident Prevention Plan (APP). 
  • Activity Hazard Analysis (AHA) forms and their development. 
  • Site personnel training, incident response and reporting procedures, jobsite auditing, and hazard communication. 

Students taking this online course will learn the following topics. More detailed and focused objectives are described within the content of each of the topics. 

  1. Select and use the appropriate PPE on USACE contracts and contracts executed under EM 385-1-1. 
  2. Describe the proper methods for material handling, storage, and disposal. 
  3. Describe the proper equipment and methods for fall protection. 
  4. Explain the requirements for safe access, use of ladders, and protection for floor and wall openings. 
  5. Describe the proper methods for protection during excavation and trenching activities. 
  6. Describe the safe use of hand and power tools. 

FAQs

Which EM 385-1-1 Training Course Should I Take?    

Site Safety Health Officers (SSHOs) working on sites regulated by EM 385-1-1 need 40 hours of training in compliance with the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Contractor Safety and Health Requirements.    

If you're a supervisor, crew leader, or manager working these sites, you need the 24-hour course instead. If you're a non-supervisory employee, then the 16-hour course is sufficient.   

For your annual refresher training, you’ll need to complete an 8-hour course.   

When Does My Course Expire?

Your course will expire one (1) year after you purchase it (the date you submit payment), unless the course itself indicates otherwise.  

For more information about course expiration dates, please read our Terms of Use.  

How Quickly Will I Get My Certificate of Completion?  

Once you finish your course and pass any required exams, you can print your certificate of completion right away.    

What Can I Do If I Lose My Certificate?  

If you lose your certificate of completion and need a new one, you can contact customer service at (877) 881-2235 or support@360training.com.   

What If I Need a Refund for My Training Course? 

If for some reason you are not happy and would like a refund, send us a request within 72 hours of purchase. Here are the eligibility requirements you must meet: 

  • Your purchase was made no more than 72 hours prior to your refund request. 
  • You have NOT: 
    • Attempted any portion of a test or exam. 
    • Requested or been issued a certificate of completion. 
    • Completed 50% or more of the purchased course. 

If you meet all of these criteria, submit your refund request in writing via email to support@360training.com with a proof-of-purchase receipt and an explanation for why you are requesting a refund. 

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