EM 385-1-1 — 8-Hour Refresher Safety Training for Workers
An 8-hour online refresher designed for non-supervisory staff and contractors working on DoD/USACE-directed construction or environmental projects to remain current with the USACE EM 385-1-1 Safety and Health Requirements (2024).
Course Overview
This EM 385-1-1 8-Hour Refresher provides a concise, practical review of the safety regulations and directives from the USACE EM 385-1-1 manual (2024). It is intended only for workers who have already completed the initial 16-hour EM 385-1-1 training and fulfills the annual refresher requirement for non-supervisory personnel.
Who Needs This Course?
This refresher is for non-supervisory workers and contractors who have previously completed the EM 385-1-1 16-hour Workers Online Course and need to complete the required annual refresher training.
Why Choose Our 8-Hour EM 385 Refresher?
- Complies with U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) EM 385-1-1 refresher requirements for workers.
- Focuses on hands-on, practical safety practices that can be applied on the job immediately.
- Refreshes critical topics such as fall protection, excavation safety, personal protective equipment (PPE), and safe tool handling.
- Reinforces a safety-first mindset to reduce incidents and improve on-site compliance.
Key Topics Covered
- Overview of EM 385-1-1 safety principles and updates (2024)
- Fall protection basics and equipment use
- Excavation and trenching safety essentials
- Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) selection and care
- Safe tool handling and equipment awareness
- Hazard recognition, reporting, and stop-work authority
- Emergency response basics and site-specific controls
Note: This 8-hour refresher is only valid after completion of the initial 16-hour EM 385-1-1 Workers course. Employers are responsible for ensuring workers receive any required site-specific or hands-on training in addition to this refresher.
By the end of this course, you will be able to:
- Explain the purpose, structure, and applicability of the EM 385-1-1 manual.
- Understand the different regulatory frameworks for military construction and service contracts.
- Identify the qualifications and responsibilities of key personnel.
- Develop and implement a compliant Activity Hazard Analysis (AHA) for construction tasks.
- Understand best practices to avoid slips, trips, and falls associated with walking and working surfaces.
- Prepare a site-specific Accident Prevention Plan (APP) covering safety responsibilities.
- Recognize and mitigate common workplace hazards on USACE job sites.
- Apply fall protection requirements for various construction activities.
- Apply electrical safety procedures and standards, including lockout/tagout (LOTO).
- Ensure proper selection, use, and maintenance of personal protective equipment (PPE).
- Explain how to safely inspect, use, and maintain scaffolding and ladders.
- Apply excavation, trenching, and underground construction safety standards.
- Understand site safety inspections, and how to record hazards and deficiencies.
- Recognize safety protocols for excavation, trenching, and underground work.
