Description
1402 – EM 385-1-1 Safety & Occupational Health Requirements – Refresher – 8 Hour
A.R.G. Construction, Safety & Health provides an 8-hour EM 385-1-1 Safety & Occupational Health Requirements Refresher Training program designed for safety professionals, supervisors, project managers, contractors, subcontractors, SSHO personnel, competent persons, and other individuals who have previously completed EM 385-1-1 training or have relevant experience working under U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) safety requirements.
This instructor-led professional refresher program reviews key Safety and Occupational Health (SOH) requirements contained in the current EM 385-1-1, dated 15 March 2024, with emphasis on current requirements, hazard recognition, project safety management, Activity Hazard Analysis, Accident Prevention Plans, inspections, documentation, and effective implementation of safety controls.
Course Topics Include:
- Review of EM 385-1-1
- EM 385-1-1 – 15 March 2024 Edition
- Current Safety and Occupational Health Requirements
- USACE Safety and Occupational Health Program Fundamentals
- Contractor Safety Responsibilities
- Roles and Responsibilities
- Accident Prevention Plan (APP) Review
- Activity Hazard Analysis (AHA) Review
- Hazard Identification and Risk Assessment
- Hierarchy of Controls
- Competent Person and Qualified Person Responsibilities
- Site Safety and Health Officer (SSHO) Responsibilities
- Training and Competency Documentation
- Daily Safety and Health Inspections
- Deficiency Identification and Corrective Actions
- Mishap and Near-Miss Reporting
- Incident Investigation Concepts
- Emergency Planning and Response
- Personal Protective Equipment
- Respiratory Protection Awareness
- Occupational Health and Exposure Awareness
- Heat and Cold Stress Prevention
- Hazard Communication
- Fire Prevention and Protection
- Electrical Safety
- Hazardous Energy Control / Lockout-Tagout
- Fall Protection
- Scaffolds and Work Platforms
- Ladders and Access
- Excavation and Trenching Safety
- Confined Space Requirements
- Material Handling and Storage
- Motor Vehicles and Heavy Equipment
- Cranes and Hoisting Awareness
- Subcontractor Safety Oversight
- Project Safety Documentation and Recordkeeping
- Current EM 385-1-1 Compliance Considerations
- Practical AHA Review Exercises
- Case Studies and Project Safety Scenarios
Course Duration: 8 Hours
Training Standard: EM 385-1-1 – Safety and Occupational Health (SOH) Requirements
Edition: 15 March 2024
Training Level: Professional Refresher Training
Recommended Prerequisite: Previous EM 385-1-1 training or relevant professional experience involving USACE, federal construction, contractor safety, project safety management, or related Safety and Occupational Health responsibilities.
Training Format: Instructor-led classroom and/or online training with exercises and assessments as applicable.
Important Training Notice: This A.R.G. 8-hour program provides professional refresher training addressing EM 385-1-1 Safety and Occupational Health requirements. The 8-hour course duration should not be interpreted as a universal USACE refresher requirement applicable to every employee, contractor, project, position, or training requirement.
Qualification Notice: Completion of this refresher program does not by itself renew, extend, establish, or replace qualification, designation, competency, or acceptance for a specific USACE contract position. Contract-specific training, experience, competent-person, qualified-person, SSHO, HAZWOPER, licensing, certification, or other requirements may apply depending on the participant’s duties and the applicable contract.
Training Certificate: Participants who successfully complete applicable course requirements may receive an A.R.G. Construction, Safety & Health Certificate of Training documenting completion of the 8-hour EM 385-1-1 professional refresher training program. The certificate documents training completed and should not be represented as a USACE-issued certification or governmental license.
For course schedules, availability, pricing, and group training, contact sales@argcsh.org.


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