514 EM 385-1-1 Chapters 30-37

Sections

37-3. Personnel Required Qualification/Training.

Medical Requirements and Clearances for Government Employees

Government employees must meet medical requirements specified in the 2023-11 USACE Response to All Hazards Events plan and have current medical clearance in ENGLink before deploying.
Employees with certain pre-existing medical conditions need specific medical clearance from the USACE medical provider and their personal physician to deploy.
Employees experiencing health issues during deployment may be sent back to their duty station, and should be aware of limited medical services at the emergency site. Immunizations required by the All Hazards OPORD must be obtained before deployment, with follow-up immunizations managed by the employee's home duty station.

Safety Orientation

Conduct Safety and Occupational Health (SOH) in-briefings and orientation for personnel upon arrival at the emergency area and before starting work activities.

Traffic Control Training

Flaggers must receive training according to the Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices (MUTCD) and applicable state Department of Transportation (DOT) requirements before engaging in traffic control, unless state requirements are waived for the emergency. If waived, NSC Work Zone Safety Training is recommended.

Health Hazard Training

Employees must be trained on specific health hazards identified by an Industrial Hygienist (IH) or other Qualified Person (QP) based on exposure levels, in compliance with 29 CFR 1910 and 29 CFR 1926 standards. This applies to both USACE and contractor personnel.

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37-2. Employees must be trained on specific health hazards identified by _____.

an qualified OSHA outreach trainer

designated medical personnel

an Industrial Hygienist (IH) or Qualified Person (QP)

worksite AHA inspections

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EM 385-1-1 Paragraph 37-3.

37-3. Personnel Required Qualification/Training.

a.  All Government employees reporting for emergency recovery operations must meet the medical requirements in the operation plan 2023-11 USACE Response to All Hazards Events (or the most current version) and must have a current medical clearance in ENGLink prior to deploying.  (37-3.a)

(1)  Employees with known pre-existing non-work-related medical conditions (for example, uncontrolled diabetes, cardiovascular or pulmonary problems, back conditions, pregnancy, or hypertension) may not deploy to emergency operations sites unless specific medical clearance is provided.  The USACE medical provider, in conjunction with the employee’s personal physician(s), must indicate their current
medical condition will not jeopardize their health or their ability to fully perform their duty assignments at deployment sites.

(2)  Employees may be returned to their duty station if they experience health problems that may endanger their well-being during deployment.

(3)  Employees will be notified that pharmacies and medical services may be limited at the emergency operations site.

(4)  USACE personnel must be provided with or obtain the immunizations as required by the current All Hazards OPORD prior to deployment.  All immunization data must be updated in ENGLink.  Follow-up immunizations are the responsibility of each employee's home duty station.

b.  Safety Orientation.  Conduct SOH in-briefings and orientation as personnel arrive at the emergency area and prior to beginning work activities. (37-3.b)
c.  Traffic Control.  Flaggers must be trained according to the MUTCD and applicable state DOT requirements before being placed in traffic, unless the state requirements are waived for the emergency.  If waived, training and certification, such as the NSC Work Zone Safety Training, is recommended.  (37-3.c)

d.  Health Hazards.  Employee must be trained on any health hazards (for example, asbestos, lead paint, radiation, hazardous chemicals) specifically identified by an IH or other QP according to the level of exposure to such hazards according to
29 CFR 1910 and 29 CFR 1926.  This applies to both USACE and contractor personnel. See paragraph 37-8.n and chapter 6 for additional information.  (37-3.d)