Introduction
Welcome to the fourth course in the 5-part 40-hour EM 385-1-1 Construction Safety Hazard Awareness for Contractors (2024) program. It covers requirements detailed within chapters 23-29 of the EM 385-1-1 manual released March 15th, 2024. This program will help all managers, supervisors, contractors, or construction personnel working on U.S. military contracts and any worker needing to be compliant with EM 385-1-1 regulations and compliance standards. The course summarizes each chapter and also includes the actual text of the standard for a more in-depth review of the requirements.
This training applies to Headquarters, US Army Corps of Engineers (HQUSACE) elements, major subordinate commands, districts, centers, laboratories, and field operating activities (FOA), as well as USACE contracts and those administered on behalf of USACE. Applicability of this training extends to occupational exposure for missions under the command of the Chief of Engineers, whether accomplished by military, civilian, or contractor personnel.
Note: This course presents a condensed summary of the Manual requirements for study and the full documentation for comprehensive guidance. It's essential to consult the full text of the Manual for detailed and complete information on the specific requirements.
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Course Objectives
| ID | Objective |
|---|---|
| TO 1.0 | Achieve a minimum score of 70% on the final course assessment. |
| LO 1.23.1 | Discuss USACE requirements and guidelines associated with rope access. |
| LO 1.24.1 | Identify and discuss USACE requirements and guidelines related to safe access. |
| LO 1.25.1 | Discuss USACE requirements and guidelines associated with excavation and trenching activities. |
| LO 1.26.1 | Describe USACE requirements and guidelines for underground construction, shafts, and caissons. |
| LO 1.27.1 | Identify and describe USACE requirements and guidelines associated with concrete, masonry, roofing, and wood construction. |
| LO 1.28.1 | Identify and discuss USACE requirements and guidelines for steel erection activities. |
| LO 1.29.1 | Identify and discuss USACE requirements and guidelines associated with blasting operations. |
Key: Terminal Objective (TO), Learning Objective (LO)