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ConTRactor Safety

U.S. Army Corps of Engineers: https://www.usace.army.mil/Missions/Safety-and-Occupational-Health/

The Fall Protection Field Guide is available in Android and Apple platforms, download to your mobile device today. The guide is based on the EM385-1-1 and provides guidance on how to apply the requirements. 

Fall Protection APP; Apple Store
Fall Protection APP; Google Play

The EM385-1-1 (Safety and Health Requirements Manual) is available as an app for smartphones. The app is currently available for free at the Google Play Store, and the Apple Store;

Google Play: EM 385-1-1 (Safety and Health Requirements Manual)
Apple Store: EM 385-1-1 (Safety and Health Requirements Manual)

NAVFAC Safety Training and Contractor Awareness 

Construction Safety - There is no substitute, Introductory training for new hires prior to accessing a construction site. The training gives an overview of construction site safety that most everyone will encounter.
Program Management - Provides an overview of program management required in the Army Corps of Engineer EM385-1-1 Safety and Health Manual. It provides the overall programmatic guidance for developing, managing and implementing a safety and occupational health (SOH) program.
Sanitation - Provides an overview of requirements to establish and maintain hygienic sanitation provisions for all employees as specified in the Army Corps of Engineer EM385-1-1 Safety and Health Manual.
Medical and First - Aid - Provides an overview of requirements to establish arrangements for medical facilities and personnel to provide prompt attention to injured personnel as specified in the Army Corps of Engineer EM385-1-1 Safety and Health Manual.
Temporary Facilities - Provides an overview of requirements for the use of temporary facilities as specified in the Army Corps of Engineer EM385-1-1 Safety and Health Manual.
Personal Protective Equipment - Provides an overview of requirements and responsibilities for communication and use of personal protective equipment as a hazard control measure as specified in the Army Corps of Engineer EM385-1-1 Safety and Health Manual.
Toxic Agents and Environments - Provides an overview of requirements, exposure standards, hazard evaluation, testing and monitoring, and hazard controls for toxic agents and environments as specified in the Army Corps of Engineer EM385-1-1 Safety and Health Manual.
Lighting - Note: The video states that "Protection shall be provided by elevation of at least 8 ft (2.1)." When in fact the EM385-1-1 manual states that protection shall be at 7 ft (2.1 m). Please keep this in mind when viewing this video.
Accident Prevention Signs, Tags, Labels, Piping System Identification and Traffic Control - Covers information required for accident prevention as specified in the Army Corps of Engineer EM385-1-1 Safety and Health Manual.
Fire Protection and Prevention - Provides an overview of requirements for fire protection and prevention as specified in the Army Corps of Engineer EM385-1-1 Safety and Health Manual.
Welding - Provides an overview of requirements for all welding and cutting equipment procedures and training as specified in the Army Corps of Engineer EM385-1-1 Safety and Health Manual.
Electrical - Provides an overview of requirements for all electrical equipment procedures and training as specified in the Army Corps of Engineer EM385-1-1 Safety and Health Manual.
Hazardous Energy - Provides an overview of requirements for hazardous energy control for worksites as specified in the Army Corps of Engineer EM385-1-1 Safety and Health Manual.
Hand and Power Tools - Provides an overview of requirements for use, inspections, and maintenance of hand and power tools as specified in the Army Corps of Engineer EM385-1-1 Safety and Health Manual.

Material Handling - Provides an overview of requirements of material handling training and procedures as specified in the Army Corps of Engineer EM385-1-1 Safety and Health Manual.
Rigging - Provides an overview of requirements for rigging inspections and procedures as specified in the Army Corps of Engineer EM385-1-1 Safety and Health Manual.
Load Handling Equipment - Provides an overview of requirements for load handling equipment, which includes cranes, derricks, hoists, and power operated equipment, training, inspections, and procedures.
Conveyors - Provides an overview of requirements for conveyor inspection, maintenance, and repair as specified in the Army Corps of Engineer EM385-1-1 Safety and Health Manual.
Vehicles Machinery & Equipment - Reviews the requirements for general operation rules and safety guidelines for vehicles, machinery, and equipment as specified in the Army Corps of Engineer EM385-1-1 Safety and Health Manual.
Floating Plant and Marine Activity - This video reviews the general requirements for floating plants and marine activities such as dredging as specified in the Army Corps of Engineer EM385-1-1 Safety and Health Manual.
Pressurized Systems - This video reviews the general requirements for pressurized systems and equipment as specified in the Army Corps of Engineer EM385-1-1 Safety and Health Manual.
Fall Protection - Reviews the general requirements for fall protection and fall protection systems as specified in the Army Corps of Engineer EM385-1-1 Safety and Health Manual.
Work Platforms and Scaffolding - Reviews the general requirements for work platforms and scaffolding as specified in the Army Corps of Engineer EM385-1-1 Safety and Health Manual.
Demolition, Renovation and Re-Occupancy - Reviews the general requirements for demolition and renovation as specified in the Army Corps of Engineer EM385-1-1 Safety and Health Manual.
Safe Access - Reviews the general requirements for safe access within the worksite as specified in the Army Corps of Engineer EM385-1-1 Safety and Health Manual.
Excavation and Trenching Safety - Reviews the general requirements for excavation and trenching of a worksite as specified in the Army Corps of Engineer EM385-1-1 Safety and Health Manual.
Underground Construction, Shafts and Caissons - Reviews the general requirements for safe work practices within tunnels, shafts, and caissons as specified in the Army Corps of Engineer EM385-1-1 Safety and Health Manual.
Concrete Masonry Roofing - Reviews the general requirements when performing concrete masonry roofing as specified in the Army Corps of Engineer EM385-1-1 Safety and Health Manual.
Steel Erection - Reviews the general requirements for steel erection work as specified in the Army Corps of Engineer EM385-1-1 Safety and Health Manual.
Blasting - Reviews the general requirements for safe blasting work practices as specified in the Army Corps of Engineer EM385-1-1 Safety and Health Manual.
Diving - Reviews general requirements for safe diving work practices as specified in the Army Corps of Engineer EM385-1-1 Safety and Health Manual.
Tree Maintenance and Removal - Reviews general requirements for tree maintenance and removal as specified in the Army Corps of Engineer EM385-1-1 Safety and Health Manual.
Airfield Operations - Reviews the general requirements for safe airfield operations as specified in the Army Corps of Engineer EM385-1-1 Safety and Health Manual.
Hazardous Waste Operations & Emergency Response (HAZWOPER) - Reviews the general requirements for HAZWOPER as specified in the Army Corps of Engineer EM385-1-1 Safety and Health Manual.
Confined Space Entry Non-Marine Facilities - Reviews the general requirements for confined space entry practices as specified in the Army Corps of Engineer EM385-1-1 Safety and Health Manual.
NAVFAC Marianas Water Safety - Water safety information while in Guam. Best practices and tips to follow in the water.

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