EM 385-1-1 Training
100% Online Courses for Military Contractors and Government Employees
8-Hour EM 385-1-1 Refresher Training
The 8-Hour online refresher course is designed to keep Site Safety Health Officers (SSHOs), military contractors and government employees compliant with annual educational requirements from the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers.
16-Hour EM 385-1-1 Training
This 16-hour course introduces key regulations and requirements from the EM 385 1-1 manual. These lessons will help military contractors and government employees comply with the USACE Safety and Health Requirements Manual.
24-Hour EM 385-1-1 Training
This intermediate-level course provides 24 hours of refresher instruction for military or government employees or contractors. This course is ideal for Collateral Duty Safety Officers (CDSOs) who must complete 24 hours of retraining every three years.
40-Hour EM 385-1-1 Training
This advanced-level course provides an in-depth overview of the EM 385-1-1 manual. Safety and health topics covered include program management, fall protection, personal protective equipment and more.
Learning Objectives
Our programs cover the following learning objectives:
- Apply standards to prevent common hazards and worksite accidents
- Choose appropriate safety monitoring systems and personal protective equipment (PPE) for USACE-contracted work
- Identify regulations that contractors must observe when inspecting a worksite
- Explain best practices for safe equipment use during various worksite tasks
Frequently Asked Questions
What Is EM 385-1-1 Training?
These programs educate workers about safety guidelines from the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers' EM 385-1-1 manual. This helps contractors, supervisors and government employees comply with USACE safety and health requirements for military and government contract work.
The EM stands for engineer manual. You can access a copy of the EM 385-1-1 manual on the USACE website.
Who Needs Training?
These programs are designed for contractors and supervisors on military or government jobsites. They also apply to government employees who must comply with or enforce EM 385-1-1 regulations.
When Will I Get My Certificate?
Once you successfully complete all lessons and pass the final exam, you can instantly download your Certificate of Completion.
Your certificate will never expire. But we recommend that you check with your employer or job contract to determine if additional instruction is required.
For example, SSHOs are required to complete at least eight hours of refresher education annually, and CDSOs must complete 24 hours of retraining every four years.
Which Course Do I Need?
If you are a Site Safety Health Officer looking to complete your annual refresher program, the 8-hour course can assist you in meeting this requirement.
The 16-hour course is an introductory program that provides an overview of the manual's guidelines for safety and health. This training will help contractors and government employees comply with USACE educational requirements.
The 24-hour course fulfills the 24 hours of required retraining that CDSOs must complete every three years. This course also provides intermediate-level training to government employees and contractors.
In the 40-hour course, you'll get an in-depth overview of the manual and guidelines. This course focuses on preventing jobsite hazards and how contractors can protect their employees.
Are Your Courses Approved by USACE?
USACE and the federal government do not officially approve any training, so no provider can earn this approval.
Our courses were developed by OSHA-authorized trainers and reviewed by industry experts at the OSHA Training Institute Education Center at the Chabot-Las Positas Community College District.
We recommend that students check with their employers to ensure that their selection meets all requirements.