Introduction
Welcome to the second 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 9-15 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 1.9.1 | Identify and describe requirements and guidelines related to fire prevention and protection. |
| LO 1.10.1 | Identify and describe basic USACE requirements and guidelines related to welding and cutting. |
| LO 1.11.1 | Identify and discuss basic requirements and guidelines related to electrical safety. |
| LO 1.12.1 | Describe USACE requirements and guidelines related to the control of hazardous energy. |
| LO 1.13.1 | Discuss USACE requirements and guidelines related to the use of hand and power tools. |
| LO 1.14.1 | Discuss the various USACE requirements and guidelines associated with material handling, storage, disposal, and conveyors. |
| LO 1.15.1 | Identify and describe USACE rigging requirements and guidelines. |
Key: Terminal Objective (TO), Learning Objective (LO)