EM 385-1-1 (2024) | 40-Hour Instructor-Led Course
Stop Guessing. Start Getting Approved.
Master EM 385-1-1 from the former USACE Los Angeles District Chief of Safety — the government-side reviewer who evaluated, accepted, and rejected the safety plans contractors submit every day.
Built for contractors, SSHOs, project managers, superintendents, and safety professionals working on USACE, NAVFAC, VA, and other federal projects.
Former USACE Chief of Safety | 40-Hour Course | 2024 EM 385-1-1 | APP & AHA Focus | Federal Acceptance Mindset
Federal Safety Compliance Is Not the Place to Learn by Trial and Error.
Rejected Accident Prevention Plans. Weak AHAs. Training that does not meet owner expectations. Confusion over the 2024 EM 385-1-1 changes. These are not minor paperwork problems — they delay work, frustrate owners, damage credibility, and can affect performance ratings.
Most EM 385-1-1 courses teach the manual.
This course teaches how the manual is reviewed, enforced, and applied in the real world.
Bad plans delay work. Delayed work costs money. This course is designed to help you avoid both.
Who Should Attend
This course is designed for professionals who are responsible for performing, managing, reviewing, or supporting federal construction safety work.
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Site Safety and Health Officers
Safety managers and directors
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Project
managers
Superintendents
Quality control managers
Construction Executives
Federal project contractors and subcontractors
Contractors preparing to bid USACE, NAVFAC, VA, or other federal work
Anyone responsible for APPs, AHAs, training compliance, or EM 385-1-1 implementation
If EM 385-1-1 affects your work, this course is for you.
The EM 385-1-1 Course Built Around the Reviewer’s Mindset.
CorpsPro Safety’s EM 385-1-1 40-Hour Mastery Course goes beyond reading requirements from the manual. You will learn what federal reviewers look for, why submissions get rejected, how to strengthen APPs and AHAs, and how to build safety documentation that is clear, defensible, and field-ready.
This is practical training for people who need to perform — not just attend.
Learn What Reviewers Look For
Understand how APPs, AHAs, training records, and safety programs are evaluated from the owner/government perspective.
Build Plans That Work in the Field
Learn how to create documentation that does not just satisfy a checklist, but supports safe execution on the jobsite.
Apply the 2024 Manual With Confidence
Navigate the reorganized EM 385-1-1 and understand how key changes affect contractors, SSHOs, and project teams.
WHAT YOU WILL LEARN
WHY THIS COURSE IS DIFFERENT
Dr. Christopher S. Rainwater, MPA, MSOH, PCSOH
Dr. Christopher S. Rainwater is the founder of CorpsPro Safety and the former Chief of Safety and Occupational Health for the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Los Angeles District. With nearly four decades of safety leadership experience, he has reviewed, accepted, rejected, and enforced the safety requirements that contractors face on federal projects.
His training focuses on practical compliance, owner expectations, and the field realities that determine whether safety documentation succeeds or fails.
➜ Former Chief of Safety and Occupational Health, USACE Los Angeles District
➜ Nearly 40 years of safety and occupational health experience
➜ Expert in EM 385-1-1, OSHA, and Cal/OSHA requirements
➜ Professional Certification in Safety and Occupational Health (PCSOH)
➜ Member, Editorial Review Board, Professional Safety Journal
➜ Veteran-owned small business founder
COURSE DETAILS
Course: EM 385-1-1 (2024) 40-Hour Mastery Course
Format: Instructor-led, in-person
Length: 40 hours
Schedule: 5 days recommended for strongest learning and retention
Audience: Contractors, SSHOs, safety professionals, project managers, superintendents, and federal project teams
Materials: Course workbook, practical examples, APP/AHA guidance, and reference materials
Certificate: Certificate of completion provided
CEUs: Available where applicable
Registration Options
Included With Your Registration
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40 hours of instructor-led EM 385-1-1 training
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Practical APP and AHA guidance
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Course materials and reference tools
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Certificate of completion
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Real-world examples from the federal reviewer perspective
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Direct instruction from a former USACE District Chief of Safety
Optional recommended course text: Chief of Safety Annotated Edition of EM 385-1-1 (2024), available separately.
Why Not Just Take a Generic EM 385 Course?
Because generic training often teaches what the manual says. This course teaches what the manual means when your APP is under review, your AHA is being questioned, your training documentation is challenged, or your project team is trying to avoid a delay.
If your company performs federal work, you do not need a certificate that sits in a file.
You need understanding that helps you perform.
Trusted by Contractors and Safety Professionals
Chris does not just know EM 385-1-1 — he understands how it is applied, reviewed, and enforced. That perspective is incredibly valuable for contractors working federal projects.
This course gives contractors the kind of insight they usually only get after something has already been rejected.
Stop Guessing. Start Winning Federal Work With Confidence.
If your team is responsible for EM 385-1-1 compliance, APPs, AHAs, or federal safety documentation, this course gives you the practical knowledge and reviewer insight needed to perform with confidence.
Seats are limited. Reserve your spot today.
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Disclaimer
CorpsPro Safety is an independent safety consulting and training company. CorpsPro Safety is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or acting on behalf of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, the Department of Defense, NAVFAC, the Department of Veterans Affairs, OSHA, Cal/OSHA, or any other government agency. References to USACE, EM 385-1-1, OSHA, Cal/OSHA, NAVFAC, VA, or federal project requirements are provided for training, compliance, and qualification context only.