EM385 1-1 SSHO duties

EM385 1-1: Duties of a Site Safety and Health Officer (SSHO)

The Site Safety and Health Officer (SSHO) has several key responsibilities related to the safety and occupational health (SOH) program at a project site. These duties include developing, implementing, and managing the contractor’s SOH program. The SSHO is also responsible for conducting inspections, and developing Activity Hazard Analyses (AHAs). A crucial aspect of their role […]

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EM 385 1-1 Chapter 2 Quick Reference

EM 385 1-1 Chapter 2: Quick Reference Guide

Chapter 2 of the EM 385-1-1 manual, titled Safety and Occupational Health Program Management for Contractors, lays the foundational requirements for contractors undertaking work under a USACE contract, including those administered on behalf of USACE.  This chapter mandates the development, management, and implementation of a comprehensive Safety and Occupational Health (SOH) program by contractors, forming

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EM 385 1-1 Chapter 1 Quick Reference

EM 385 1-1 Chapter 1: Quick Reference Guide

Chapter 1 of the EM 385-1-1 Engineers Manual is titled “Safety and Occupational Health Program Management for United States Army Corps of Engineers Personnel”. This chapter establishes the fundamental requirements for the Safety and Occupational Health (SOH) program within the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE). This chapter’s primary objective is to provide overall programmatic

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EM385 24-Hour Training

EM385 24 Hour Training Explained

Understanding the ins and outs of safety training, particularly in the context of government projects, is very important for professionals planning to bid on DOD and related projects. The EM 385-1-1 training is required to ensure that safety standards are upheld, ultimately protecting both workers and the integrity of the projects themselves. The required training

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EM 385 Compliance

The Fast Way to EM385 Compliance

USACE EM 385 1-1 compliance is crucial in the construction industry if you are planning to undertake any projects related to the military and government.  These regulations ensure that safety and health standards are maintained, helping to prevent accidents and ensuring a safe and secure work environment for employees and contractors alike. Failure to comply

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Understanding EM385 Training

Understanding the Different EM385 training types

What is EM385 Training and why do I need it? According to the EM 385-1-1, Safety and Health Requirements Manual, yourself and all employees or contractors who will be present on the worksite will need to complete different levels of EM 385 training depending on your roles and responsibilities. EM385 training requirements by role and

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EM385 Training Safety 2023

EM 385: Safety on DoD Construction Projects 2024

The first thing to note is that many EM 385 requirements closely parallel OSHA requirements, but with some notable differences. Differences include EM385 requirements for a written site-specific plans and the development of activity hazard analyses for various different activities. If you have prevously developed these under the now superseded EM385 2014 Manual standard you

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