U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) Fall Protection TRAINING For department of defense (DoD) Projects
EM385 and USACE Compliant Competent Person Training
Ellis Fall Safety Solutions is certified by Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) to teach Fall Protection training, specifically EM 385-1-1 training. Our three-day (24-hour) EM 385 Competent Person fall protection training program is tailored to meet the requirements set by the USACE EM385 1-1.
US Army Corps of Engineers Training
Ellis Fall Safety Solutions is the premier destination for Army Corps of Engineers Fall Protection training courses, specifically EM 385-1-1 training. With over 100 years of experience in Working at Heights and Fall Safety training and regulations, our tailored three-day (24-hour) EM 385 compliant fall protection training program is set up to meet the stringent requirements set by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers. Per USACE requirements there are 16 hours of classroom training with an additional 8 hours of hands-on training provided as part of the course.
Through lectures, discussions, demonstrations, case studies, and hands-on application activities, participants learn to apply principles, code, and standards to real-life situations. Upon successful completion of the 3-day course and end-of-course examination, participants will receive an EM 385-1-1 Fall Protection Competent Person Training completion certification that can be used by their employer in designating the participant as a Competent Person in Fall Protection, as defined by EM 385-1-1.
Course Overview
Our comprehensive EM 385 training course covers fall hazard basics, applicable regulations, work-at-height concepts, equipment and methods, and rescue considerations. Participants learn about and gain experience with fall protection systems, fall prevention techniques, and the use, inspection, maintenance, and storage of fall protection equipment. The final day includes hands-on equipment practice and a performance and knowledge confirmation exam. Successful participants receive a EM385 1-1 (24 Hour) certification as proof of course completion.
Topics that are covered include:
- Definition of fall protection
- The magnitude of the problem/OSHA fall protection statistics
- Applicable fall protection regulations, policies, and concepts
- Fall protection regulations and company policy
- Fall hazard observation and general work fall hazards
- Fall protection hierarchy of controls – Elimination, Prevention, Arrest, Non-Standard/Administrative
- ABCs of fall protection – Anchorage, Body Support, Connecting Means
- Anchorage points/anchorage point considerations
- Passive and active Fall Prevention methods
- Full-body harnesses – applications, inspection, and safety features
- Principles of fall arrest
- Fall arrest systems dangers and challenges
- Lanyards – applications, inspection, and safety features:
- Shock absorbing
- Self-retracting
- 100% tie off/Y-lanyards
- Inspection of fall arrest systems and components
- Working from fixed and portable ladders
- Introduction/inspection of specialized fall protection equipment:
- Lifelines – horizontal/vertical
- Rigid rail systems
- Ladder climbing systems
- Work positioning systems
- Controlled descent devices
- 1st man-up devices
- Work positioning systems
- Fall restraint systems
- Fall protection work plans and setup of fall protection programs
- Fall hazard analysis
- Calculation of required fall arrest system clearance diagrams
- Swing fall hazard
- Identification of fall hazards
- Quantitative Fall Hazard Assessment Techniques and Fall Hazard Ranking System
- Duties of a Fall Protection Program Administrator
- Application session
- Discussion on rescue considerations
- Test of knowledge
Training FAQ
This training prepares participants to meet USACE EM385 fall protection standards.
It’s designed for individuals responsible for managing fall protection systems and safety compliance on USACE projects.
The training lasts 3 days (24 hours), combining classroom learning with hands-on exercises to ensure compliance and safety.
