This page is dedicated to the United States Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) Health and Safety Manual (Document EM 385-1-1, 2008) and is based on training materials developed by NAVFAC.

Applicability of EM 385-1-1:

	(1) Construction contract work under the provisions of FAR Clause 52.236-13. Contractors shall comply with the latest version of EM 385-1-1 (including interim changes) that is in effect on the date of solicitation.
	(2) Service, supply, and research and development contracting actions. Compliance with this manual shall be a contract requirement for such activities unless technical representatives (in coordination with safety and health professionals) advise that special precautions are not appropriate due to extremely limited scope of services or similar. However, it is understood that this manual in its entirety may be too complex for the type of work being performed under these contracts. These contractors may reference Appendix A, paragraph 11 for limited scope Accident Prevention Plan (APP).
	(3) Contracting actions for hazardous, toxic, and radioactive waste site investigation, design, or remediation activities. Compliance with this manual shall be a contract requirement.
	Activities performed outside of the continental United States (OCONUS). Some of the technical requirements of this manual may not be applicable to overseas activities due to conflicting circumstances, practices, and laws or regulations of the locality or the unavailability of equipment. In such instances, means other than the ones specified in this manual may be used to achieve the required protection. In such instances, a hazard analysis must be developed to document that the required protection will be achieved by the alternate means.

To enhance the awareness of Site Safety & Health Officers (SSHOs) and other project personnel performing work on Federal construction, service, and environmental contracts, and to provide all contractor on-site personnel an opportunity to obtain adequate knowledge to assess unsafe worksite conditions, AEE utilizes NAVFAC Safety Hazard Awareness Course and 150-question Open Book Safety and Health Correspondence Level I Examination presented on this page. This course is similar to the 40-hr NAVFAC Construction Hazard Awareness Course offered to NAVFAC personnel, except for subjects not applicable to contractors.

AEE compiled five online tests, based on NAVFAC-developed EM 385-1-1 Safety and Health Correspondence Level I Examination. During the pilot phase, AEE will make passing the correspondence level I EM 385-1-1 examination mandatory for all AEE SSHOs (in addition to 30-hour OSHA training course).  A passing grade of 80 or above must be attained to receive a certification of completion.  If you have any questions or need assistance please contact your Safety Representative.