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Course Overview

The EM 385-1-1 8-Hour Fall Protection for the Competent Person Refresher course from United Safety Professionals is designed for individuals who have previously completed the 24-Hour EM 385-1-1 Competent Person Fall Protection training and need to renew their qualification.
This refresher ensures continued compliance with the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) EM 385-1-1 Safety and Health Requirements Manual, OSHA 29 CFR 1926 Subpart M, and ANSI/ASSE Z359 standards, while keeping participants up to date with evolving best practices, regulatory updates, and fall protection technologies.

Through a combination of instructor-led discussion, case studies, and practical review, this course reinforces the knowledge and decision-making skills required to effectively identify, evaluate, and control fall hazards on construction and federal worksites.

Who Should Attend

This course is ideal for:

• Individuals previously certified as EM 385-1-1 Competent Persons

• Site Safety and Health Officers (SSHOs)

• Construction Supervisors and Foremen

• Safety Managers and Program Coordinators

• Quality Control and Compliance Personnel

• Federal contractors and subcontractors working under USACE jurisdiction

Course Topics

Participants will review and update their understanding of:

• EM 385-1-1 fall protection requirements and recent revisions

• OSHA 29 CFR 1926 Subpart M updates and compliance review

• Refresher on Competent Person responsibilities and documentation

• Review of fall hazard recognition and control hierarchy

• Inspection and maintenance of fall arrest systems and components

• Evaluating anchorage points and system design considerations

• Horizontal lifeline inspection and load factor verification

• Rescue procedures and emergency response updates

• Lessons learned from recent incident case studies

• Emerging technologies and trends in fall protection equipment