Online EM 385-1-1 courses provide an ideal training solution for military contractors and employees who must meet refresher training requirements. EM 385 training covers critical health and safety regulations from the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) EM 385-1-1 Manual.
Our convenient courses are fully narrated and give you 24/7 access to your online training. This means you can train at your own pace using any web-enabled device (such as a smartphone, tablet or laptop). After you finish your course, you can instantly download your official Certificate of Completion.
8-Hour EM 385-1-1 Online Refresher Training
This annual retraining course for Site Safety Health Officers (SSHOs) provides eight hours of training on USACE health and safety requirements for military or government contract work. This course is designed for SSHOs who must complete eight hours of EM 385 refresher training each year. » Learn More
16-Hour EM 385-1-1 Online Training
This entry-level course covers the basic regulations and requirements of the EM 385-1-1 manual and provides 16 hours of refresher training on EM 385-1-1 safety standards. This training is designed for construction personnel working on military contracts. » Learn More
24-Hour EM 385-1-1 Online Training
This intermediate-level course provides 24 hours of refresher training on the safety standards for military or government contract work. This course is ideal for Collateral Duty Safety Officers (CDSOs), who must complete 24 hours of refresher training every four years. » Learn More
40-Hour EM 385-1-1 Online Training
In this advanced-level course, you will receive 40 hours of EM 385 refresher training and an in-depth overview of EM 385-1-1 guidelines. This training provides a thorough overview of health and safety topics covered in the EM 385-1-1 manual. » Learn More
About EM 385-1-1 Training
Whether you need basic- or advanced-level refresher training, we have a convenient online course that can help keep you in compliance with EM 385-1-1 training requirements. Course topics include worksite management, personal protective equipment, fall prevention and more.
EM 385-1-1 training is required for:
- Contractors working on military installations or Army Corps projects
- Military or government employees who must comply with or enforce EM 385-1-1 standards
- Site Safety Health Officers (SSHOs), who must complete 8 hours of safety and health coursework every year
- Collateral Duty Safety Officers (CDSOs), who must complete 24 hours of refresher training every four years
Our online courses include multiple learning modules that cover workplace safety and health standards outlined in the Army Corps of Engineers EM 385-1-1 Manual.
Each module ends with a short quiz. You must score at least 70% on each quiz to advance to the next section. You will have an unlimited number of attempts to pass.
Each course ends with a 25-question final exam. If you do not pass your exam on the first attempt, you can retake it until you get a passing score of 70% or higher. Once you pass the final exam, your Certificate of Completion will be available for instant download.
Which EM 385-1-1 Training Course Do I Need?
The training you need depends on your job role and work responsibilities. Employers and contractors will specify your refresher training requirements, such as how many hours you need to complete and how often you need to complete them.
All construction personnel working on military contracts need to know EM 385-1-1 requirements at some level.
The 8-Hour EM 385-1-1 course is designed for Site Safety Health Officers (SSHOs) looking to fulfill their annual 8-hour refresher training requirement.
The 16-Hour EM 385-1-1 course is designed to refresh your knowledge of EM 385 safety guidelines and help you comply with USACE requirements for workplace safety and health training.
The 24-Hour EM 385-1-1 course fulfills the 24 hours of required refresher training that Collateral Duty Safety Officers (CDSOs) must complete every four years. This course also provides intermediate-level EM 385 training to government employees and contractors.
Contractors and employees with more advanced safety roles can take the 40-Hour EM 385-1-1 course for a comprehensive overview of EM 385-1-1 topics.
EM 385-1-1 Course Topics
EM 385-1-1 training covers a wide range of safety and health topics to ensure you're compliant with U.S. Army Corps of Engineers standards for workplace safety and health.
Some of the topics you'll learn about include:
- Program Management
- Medical and First-Aid Requirements
- Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)
- Fall Protection
- Demolition
- Safe Access
- Excavation and Trenching
- Underground Construction
- Sanitation
- Temporary Facilities
- Hazardous or Toxic Agents & Environments
- Conveyors
- Load Handling Equipment
- HAZWOPER
- Confined Space Entry
The 40-hour course provides the most comprehensive education on EM 385-1-1 safety topics.