APP / IIPP Development
Federal, state, and California-compliant safety plans built for acceptance.
Whether you need an EM 385-1-1 Accident Prevention Plan (APP) or a California Injury and Illness Prevention Program (IIPP), CorpsPro develops practical, defensible documents tailored to your work, your jurisdiction, and your project requirements. These are not generic templates. They are built with a reviewer’s mindset and designed to stand up to real-world scrutiny.
What Is an Accident Prevention Plan (APP)?
An Accident Prevention Plan (APP) is the master safety and health document required on many federal and other high-risk construction projects, especially those governed by EM 385-1-1. It is a comprehensive, project-specific document that explains how hazards will be identified, controlled, communicated, and managed throughout the life of the work.
A compliant APP is far more than a short written program or a boilerplate template. It must reflect the actual work being performed, the project conditions, contract requirements, site-specific hazards, lines of authority, emergency procedures, training obligations, and enforcement expectations.
A true APP is not a formality.
It is the backbone of project safety compliance.
What Is an Injury and Illness Prevention Program (IIPP)?
An Injury and Illness Prevention Program (IIPP) is California’s foundational written workplace safety program, required for most employers under Cal/OSHA. It establishes the employer’s formal system for identifying hazards, correcting unsafe conditions, training employees, communicating safety expectations, investigating incidents, and maintaining accountability.
A strong IIPP should reflect how the employer actually operates. It should define responsibilities, inspection practices, communication methods, hazard correction procedures, and disciplinary expectations in a way that is practical, defensible, and aligned with the business.
A weak or generic IIPP may satisfy a template requirement on paper, but it often fails when tested by an inspection, an incident, or a serious compliance review.
A good IIPP is not just a binder requirement. It is the foundation of a credible California safety program.
A Comprehensive APP Must Include All Relevant Plans and Elements
A proper APP must account for the full scope of work and all applicable safety requirements. Depending on the project, that may include:
✔ Activity Hazard Analyses (AHAs/JHAs)
✔ Fall protection procedures
✔ Confined space procedures
✔ Hazard communication
✔ Fire prevention
✔ Emergency response
✔ Lockout/tagout or hazardous energy control
✔ Excavation and trenching controls
✔ Crane and lift planning
✔ PPE requirements
✔ Site orientation and safety training
✔ Accident reporting and incident investigation procedures
Generic APPs are often rejected because they fail to address the actual work, omit required supporting elements, or simply repeat regulation without showing how the contractor will implement compliance in the field.
CorpsPro develops APPs that are built around the project — not copied from someone else’s last job.
Do You Need an APP, an IIPP, or Both?
The answer depends on your jurisdiction, contract requirements, and the type of work you perform.
An APP is commonly required for federal construction and other projects governed by specific contract safety standards such as EM 385-1-1. An IIPP is generally required for employers operating in California under Cal/OSHA.
In some situations, a contractor may need one or the other. In other cases, both may be necessary. CorpsPro helps clients determine what is required and develops documents that align with the right regulatory and contractual framework.
APP
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Project-specific
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Often required on federal construction work
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Built around contract requirements and site-specific hazards
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IIPP
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Company safety program
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Required for most California employers
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Built around Cal/OSHA expectations and employer systems
Why Contractors Choose CorpsPro
Many safety plans fail for one simple reason: they are written to look complete, not to function in the real world.
Built for Acceptance
Documents are structured to align with real compliance expectations, not guesswork.
Reviewer’s Mindset
Plans are developed from the perspective of those who evaluate, approve, and enforce them.
Practical & Defensible
Your plan should work in the field, not just in a binder.
CHOOSE YOUR LEVEL OF SERVICE
APP / IIPP Review
Already have a draft? CorpsPro will review your existing APP or IIPP for structure, completeness, clarity, and likely compliance issues before submittal or implementation.
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Detailed review of one submitted document
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Identification of major deficiencies and weak areas
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Practical feedback from a compliance-focused perspective
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Written review comments or summary findings
$495
APP / IIPP Revision
Have a draft that needs significant improvement? CorpsPro can revise and strengthen your existing APP or IIPP to better align with applicable requirements, project realities, and reviewer expectations.
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Revision of your current document
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Improved structure, clarity, and alignment
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Incorporation of missing or weak elements, where appropriate
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Stronger compliance posture and readiness for submittal
Starting at
$1,295
Final pricing depends on scope, complexity, condition of the existing document, jurisdiction, and turnaround time.
Full APP / IIPP Development
Need a document built from the ground up? CorpsPro develops complete APPs and IIPPs tailored to your company, project, jurisdiction, and applicable requirements.
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Full document development from scratch
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Tailored structure and content
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Coordination around project or operational needs
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Built for real use, real review, and real compliance
Starting at
$1,999
Final pricing depends on project scope, required supporting plans, complexity, jurisdiction, and delivery timeline.
How Fast Can We Deliver?
Delivery time depends on the scope of work, the quality of any draft you already have, and the complexity of the project or operation. If you are on a tight timeline, let us know. Rush service may be available.
Review
Typically within
2–3 business days
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Revision
Timing varies based on condition and complexity
Full Development
Timing depends on project scope and required supporting elements
