EM 385-1-1 40-Hour Online Course based on 2024 USACE Book (No OSHA 30)

Online Course Overview

This online course is for contractors, military and government employees who enforce or must comply to the EM 385-1-1 US Army Corps of Engineers Safety and Health requirements. This online forty (40) hour training course provides information relative to the 2024 US Army Corps Safety and Health Requirements Manual. Compliance with the 2024 USACE EM 385-1-1 is required of all contractors working on military contracts and projects, and this course is the building block to that success.

This training includes 23 required chapters (which will be included in the final exam. In addition to the required training above, we have included (14) optional training modules that you can review to gain a better understanding of the EM 385-1-1 safety requirements (which will not be included in the final exam).

*Note: This online course does not include an OSHA 30 – Construction card.

Upon the completion of this course (80% passing score on the 80-question open book final exam), you will receive an EM 385-1-1 certificate that is valid for 5 years.

Register for EM 385-1-1 40-Hour – online

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Course Details

Cost: $299.00

Online Access: 90 Days (From first log-in)

Duration: This online 40-Hour training consists of 24 hours of multimedia presentations and 16 hours of assignments and quizzes. Depending on your level of experience, this course can take up to 44 – 48 hours to complete.

Instructor Office Hours: 10:00 AM – 11:59 AM PST, Saturday – Thursday. Please call Kugan at (858) 212-2941

Recommended Material: Desktop or Laptop Computer required (tablet not recommended). Two monitors are recommended.

Language: This course is taught in English and requires active participation discussing training topics with the class. It is required that you are proficient in understanding, speaking, and writing in English to participate and complete this course.

EM 385-1-1 Course Overview

This 40-Hour EM 385-1-1 course is crucial for maintaining a safe and efficient work environment on military jobsites. We provide information relative to the 2024 US Army Corps Safety and Health Requirements Manual, EM385-1-1 and pertinent Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) construction standards. The course includes 40+ hours of training material (24 hours of multimedia presentation and 16 hours of assignments/quizzes). After each course module, a short quiz must be completed to check your knowledge. At the end of the course, you will take a Final Exam consisting of 80 questions which you must score 80% or higher to pass the course. After completing the Final Exam, you can print out your certificate which is valid for 5 years from course completion.

Who Needs This Course

This course is for contractors, military and government employees who enforce or must comply with the November 2024 EM385-1-1 US Army Corps of Engineers Safety and Health Requirements.

Does the EM 385-1-1 40 Hour come with a certificate of completion?

You will be able to print your course completion certificate after successfully passing the final exam.

Can I contact the instructor to ask questions?

Yes, the instructor is available Saturday – Thursday between 10:00 am – 12:00 NOON PST. Please contact 858-212-2941 with any EM 385-1-1 course questions. In addition, all email inquiries are answered within 13 hours.

What is the length of this course?

This online 40-Hour training consists of 24 hours of multimedia presentations and 16 hours of assignments and quizzes. Depending on your level of experience, this course can take up to 44 – 48 hours to complete.

Are there any quizzes other than the final exam?

Yes, there are end of training module quizzes that must be completed prior to proceeding to the next training module. You have two attempts to complete the quiz with a passing grade. If you do not pass on both attempts the instructor will coordinate with you to reset the module quiz.

What happens if I do not pass the final exam?

Unfortunately, there are no retakes on the final exam. You will have to redo the training. When you are ready, re-enroll in the online course and pay the full enrollment fee. Please note that once you complete the course and pass the final exam, we will refund you $150.00 at course completion after you pass the final exam.

Can I get a refund?

Refunds may be requested within seven (7) days of course registration for a full refund of the training fee. Requests made after this period will be eligible for a 50% refund only. Please email info@kugan.com with your refund request.

Locations of EM 385-1-1 Online Students

EM 385-1-1 Student Testimonials

AG – “I am extremely satisfied with the course. The course had a wealth of information, and covered all the needed topics thoroughly.”
WT – “I am very satisfied with this course. I like the format of this course, and the ability to take things at your own pace.”
KG – “I like the fact that you kept the course as interesting as possible, the videos were a great addition along with the search for information process that is taught. I'm very satisfied with the program.”
JA – “I really liked the on-demand (module/quiz) format which lets me study (around work and other aspects of daily life). I'm very satisfied with the quality of this course.”
VHP – “I appreciate the training organization and follow-up structure, it is really easy and you can always know where you are. You can always stop and take it back later at the same point. I am very satisfied with the training because it makes you pay attention to many aspects of H&S which I have lived in the worksite for many years but they are organized and make you think more deeply.”
MS – “All modular quiz questions were discussed by Mr. Kugan in the EM385-1-1 course manual, so that was very helpful to focus on topics that were being. The multi-media video presentations were very informative. I am very pleased with this course and would recommend the course to anyone seeking EM385-1-1 training.”
NC – “The course was very easy to follow along with. Mr. Kugan does an excellent job of jumping between sections to keep the topics new. I felt there were no weaknesses with the course as it is taught. I am very satisfied with the quality of the course.”
EE – “I really liked that he showed us where to find information on the OSHA site. I also like the video clips as they provided a different type of training style. I am very satisfied with this course.”

Training Topics (Required)

Section 01 – Safety and Occupational Health Program Management for United States Army Corps of Engineers Personnel
Section 02 – Safety and Occupational Health Program Management for Contractors
Section 03 – Medical and First-Aid
Section 04 – Temporary Facilities
Section 05 – Personal Protective and Safety Equipment
Section 06 – Hazardous or Toxic Agents and Environments
Section 07 – Lighting
Section 08 – Accident Prevention Signs, Tags, Labels, Signals, and Traffic Control
Section 09 – Fire Prevention and Protection
Section 10 – Welding and Cutting
Section 11 – Electrical
Section 12 – Control of Hazardous Energy
Section 13 – Hand and Power Tools
Section 14 – Material Handling, Storage and Disposal and Conveyors
Section 15 – Rigging
Section 16 – Load Handling Equipment (LHE)
Sections 18 – Vehicles, Machinery and Equipment
Sections 19 – Floating Plant and Marine Activities
Section 21 – Fall Protection
Section 22 – Work Platforms and Scaffolding
Section 24 – Safe Access, Ladders, Floor & Wall Openings, Stairs and Railing Systems
Section 25 – Excavation and Trenching
Section 34 – Confined Space Entry
Section 35 – Sanitation

Optional Modules:

Section 17 Demolition, Renovation and Re-Occupancy
Section 19 Floating Plant and Marine Activities
Section 20 Pressurized Equipment and Systems
Section 23 Rope Access
Section 26 Underground Construction (Tunnels), Shafts and Caissons
Section 27 Concrete, Masonry, Roofing, and Residential Construction
Section 28 Steel Erection
Section 29 Blasting
Section 30 Diving Operations
Section 31 Tree Maintenance and Removal
Section 32 Airfield and Aircraft Operations
Section 33 Hazardous Waste Operations and Emergency Response (HAZWOPER)
Section 36 Hazardous Waste Operations and Emergency Response
Section 37 Emergency Operations