EN | 
ES
EM 385-1-1 8-Hour Refresher Training For Workers
- In accordance with the updated EM 385-1-1 (2024) standards required for USACE construction projects
- Mandatory annual refresher training for workers in non-supervisory roles on U.S. military construction projects
- Available in:
English | 
Español - Study at your own pace, anytime and anywhere with internet access
- Choose your preferred format from SCORM-compliant online modules, streaming content, virtual instructor-led sessions, or in-person classes
0.8
Bulk Buying
| Employee | Per Seat |
|---|---|
| 2-10 | $98.99 |
| 11-20 | $97.99 |
| 21-50 | $96.99 |
| 51-100 | $94.99 |
| 101-250 | $92.99 |
Course Facts
Training Duration
Learning Type
Course Access Validity
Device Support
Certificate Validity
The 8-hour EM385 refresher safety training is intended for non-supervisory staff and contractors who are working on construction or environmental projects directed by the U.S. Department of Defense (DoD) and administered by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE). It provides learners with a concise but solid understanding of the regulations and safety directives covered in the USACE 2024 EM 385-1-1 Safety and Health Requirements manual.
This training is to be taken only after completing the initial 16-hour EM 385-1-1 training required for workers.
Who Needs This 8-hour EM 385-1-1 Online Refresher Course?
If you are a worker in a non-supervisory role who has previously completed the EM 385-1-1 16-hour for Workers Online Course, this course fulfills your annual refresher training requirement.
Why Choose Our EM385 8-Hour Refresher Course for Workers?
This course:
- Complies with U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) EM 385-1-1 refresher requirements for employees or workers.
- Focuses on hands-on, practical safety practices that can be implemented on the job right away.
- Refreshes important topics such as fall protection, excavation, personal protective equipment (PPE), tool handling, and more.
- Reinforces a safety-first mindset, which reduces incidents on the job site, as well as increases compliance.
Course Objectives
After completing this course, the learner 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, record hazards, and deficiencies.
- Recognize safety protocols for excavation, trenching, and underground work.
EM 385-1-1 8-Hour Refresher Course Syllabus
This EM385 8-hour refresher course consists of 9 modules with 24 lessons. Students are required to take each lesson in sequential order as listed below.
Introduction
Module 1: Introduction to EM 385-1-1 and Safety Culture
- Lesson 1: Overview of EM 385-1-1 and Its Purpose
- Lesson 2: SOH Program Management for USACE Personnel and Contractors
Module 2: EM 385-1-1 Chapter 1 and 2 - Safety and Health Program Management
- Lesson 3: Developing a Site-Specific Safety & Occupational Health (SOH) Plan
- Lesson 4: Inspections and Observations
- Lesson 5: Reporting and Incident Investigation
Module 3: EM 385-1-1 Chapter 3 - Sanitation, Medical, and First Aid Requirements
- Lesson 6: Medical and First Aid Requirements
- Lesson 7: Field Sanitation and Hygiene
Module 4: EM 385-1-1 Chapter 5 - Personal Protective and Lifesaving Equipment
- Lesson 8: Respiratory Protection
- Lesson 9: PPE for Workers in Construction
Module 5: EM 385-1-1 Chapter 11 and 12 – Electrical Safety and Hazardous Energy Control
- Lesson 10: Electrical and Electrocution Hazards
- Lesson 11: Controlling Electrical Hazards- Engineering Controls
Module 6: EM 385-1-1 Chapter 13 - Tools and Equipment Safety
- Lesson 12: Hand and Power Tool Safety
- Lesson 13: Health Hazards Associated with Hand and Power Tools
Module 7: EM 385-1-1 Chapter 14 - Material Handling, Storage, and Disposal
- Lesson 14: Best Practices for Material Handling in Construction
- Lesson 15: Mechanical Material Handling
- Lesson 16: Material Storage and Disposal on Military Construction Sites
Module 8: EM 385-1-1 Chapter 21,22,23, and 24 - Fall Protection
Final Examination
- Lesson 17: Fall Hazards in Construction
- Lesson 18: Fall Hazard Controls
- Lesson 19: Types of Fall Protection Systems
- Lesson 20: Rescue Plan for Fall Prevention
Module 9: EM 385-1-1 Chapter 25 and 26 - Excavation, Trenching, and Underground Construction
Final Examination
- Lesson 21: Regulatory Requirements for Excavations and Trenching
- Lesson 22: Excavation and Trenching Safety
- Lesson 23: Regulatory Requirements for Underground Construction, Shafts, and Caissons
- Lesson 24: Structural, Operational, and Environmental Safety for Workers
Final Examination
Frequently Asked Questions
All our courses are designed to take a specific amount of time. However, some students may complete this online training course much faster than others. It will take around 8 hours to complete.
This EM 385 8-Hour safety training course is vital because:
- It provides compliance with USACE and DoD site-specific safety standards for military and government construction contracts, effective March 2024.
- It provides essential refresher training certification for workers in non-supervisory roles.
- It introduces learners to hazard recognition, regulatory compliance, and managing safety programs such as AHAs, APPs, PPE, and fall protection.
The U.S. federal government and its agencies do not officially approve or endorse any EM 385-1-1 training courses. Therefore, no course provider can offer a certificate with formal government approval.
Any individual on a federal or military construction site must receive education that meets specific safety standards aligned with the occupational health and safety manual EM 385-1-1. Upon successfully completing this course, you will receive a Certificate of Completion issued by the HAZWOPER OSHA Training LLC.
This course must be taken annually after completing the initial EM 385-1-1 16-Hour for Workers training.
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) has made this training mandatory, effective March 15, 2024, for all non-supervisory workers employed on military or federally funded construction and environmental projects.
Certificate of Completion: Yes, you will receive it immediately after passing the final exam. You can download, save, or print your certificate in PDF format.
Validity: Yes, the course certificate expires within one year.
Renewal: Simply take this same course before the expiry date on your certificate to maintain compliance and stay current on occupational health and safety best practices at military construction sites.
40-Hour EM 385-1-1 Course – Required for Site Safety and Health Officers (SSHOs) working on projects covered by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Contractor Safety and Health Requirements.
24-Hour EM 385-1-1 Course – Designed for CDSOs, supervisors, crew leaders, and managers who oversee work on these sites but are not serving as SSHOs. This also satisfies the 24 hours of refresher training that Collateral Duty Safety Officers (CDSOs) need to complete every three years.
16-Hour EM 385-1-1 Course – Initial training for non-supervisory workers who still need to understand EM 385-1-1 requirements to perform their work safely.
8-Hour EM 385-1-1 Refresher for SSHOs – An annual requirement for SSHOs who must maintain compliance by reviewing safety and health standards each year.
8-Hour EM 385-1-1 Refresher for Workers – An annual requirement for workers in non-supervisory roles who must maintain compliance by reviewing safety and health standards each year.
Frequently Purchased Together:
Total price:
$114.98
Choose Your Ideal Training Format:
Scorm Package
$99.99/Seat
Virtual Instructor-Led
$299.00/Seat (minimum 10 seats)
Client-Site In-Person
$750.00/Seat (minimum 10 seats)
Great refresher! The material reminded me of some key safety responsibilities I often forget or overlook. A must for any worker.
Modules were well organized and easy to follow. I liked that it covered some good sections of EM 385, such as PPE, without confusing the learner with repetition.
The interactive format kept me listening, and the examples were very relevant to my job. I learned a lot in just 16 hours.
Perfect for workers like me who have already been through the 16 hour training course. Nice and to the point, with updated material that improves your focus on compliance with EM 385.
The ROI of Online Safety Training
Discover the value of our efficient alternative to live training, and calculate your return on investment.
ROI Calculator
Recommended Courses
