CONSTRUCTION SAFETY AND HEALTH
CERTIFICATION: EM385-1-1 (2014) KEY
CONCEPTS. EXAM QUESTIONS AND
ANSWERS 2026 VERIFIED.
What is the purpose of the Level I Examination? - ANS To familiarize military and civilian
personnel with the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Safety and Health Requirements Manual, EM
385-1-1 (2014), and to certify their knowledge of safety and health standards.
What is required to pass the Level I open book exam? - ANS A passing grade of 80 or above
must be attained to receive a certification of completion.
What should be marked on the answer sheet? - ANS Answers and associated EM385
paragraph references.
What does the manual implement and supplement? - ANS Safety and health standards
contained in 29 CFR 1910, 29 CFR 1926, 29 CFR 1960, EO 12196, FAR Clause 52.236.13, DODI
6055.1, AR 40-5, and AR 385-10.
What is the role of the Contracting Officer for limited scope contracts? - ANS The Contracting
Officer may authorize an abbreviated Accident Prevention Plan (APP).
What must be documented during inspections/audits? - ANS The name of the inspector, the
date, and all findings.
@2026/2027 ALLRIGHTS RESERVED.
,What must a contractor prepare before beginning work activities? - ANS The contractor must
prepare the APP (Accident Prevention Plan).
What should the AHA (Activity Hazard Analysis) address? - ANS Changing site conditions,
changing operations, and changes of competent/qualified persons.
What training is required for SSHO(s)? - ANS Completion of a 30-hour OSHA construction
training class or equivalent.
What is required for training documentation? - ANS Documentation must include the date,
name, content, and trainer.
When must contractors notify OSHA? - ANS Contractors must notify OSHA within 8 hours
when an employee is fatally injured or hospitalized.
What should the APP include in areas with inclement weather? - ANS Discussion of severe
weather triggers, training on severe weather precautions, and identified areas of retreat.
What must employees working remotely have? - ANS An effective means of emergency
communications.
What is required for outlets dispensing non-potable water? - ANS They must have a
conspicuously posted Caution sign.
Can open containers be used for drinking water? - ANS False; open containers such as barrels
or pails may not be used for drinking water.
What must medical facilities treating injured employees be informed of? - ANS The nature of
the work to be performed and the injuries/illnesses prevalent on such jobsites.
@2026/2027 ALLRIGHTS RESERVED.
, What qualifications are needed for employees administering first aid? - ANS At least two
employees on each shift must be qualified to administer first aid and CPR if a medical facility is
not accessible within five minutes.
What is the best type of ANSI Z308.1 first aid container for outdoor settings? - ANS Type III,
which should be checked prior to use and at least every six weeks.
What must trailers and temporary structures used as field offices do? - ANS They must be
anchored to ground anchors, designed to withstand winds, and meet applicable state or local
standards.
How high must temporary project fencing extend? - ANS A minimum of 48 inches above
grade.
How often should signs warning of construction hazards be posted? - ANS At every 50 feet of
fencing.
Can the GDA determine that temporary project fencing is not required? - ANS True;
depending on the nature and location of the project site.
What is the first measure to control hazards? - ANS Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) is
the first measure to be taken.
Who is responsible for assuring the adequacy of employee-provided safety equipment? -
ANS The employer is responsible for assuring its adequacy and state of repair.
What must be developed when noise hazards are present? - ANS A Hearing Conservation
Program that includes identification and assessment of noise hazards.
When can certain areas be considered non-hard hat areas? - ANS If the area is identified and
properly documented in the AHA.
@2026/2027 ALLRIGHTS RESERVED.
CERTIFICATION: EM385-1-1 (2014) KEY
CONCEPTS. EXAM QUESTIONS AND
ANSWERS 2026 VERIFIED.
What is the purpose of the Level I Examination? - ANS To familiarize military and civilian
personnel with the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Safety and Health Requirements Manual, EM
385-1-1 (2014), and to certify their knowledge of safety and health standards.
What is required to pass the Level I open book exam? - ANS A passing grade of 80 or above
must be attained to receive a certification of completion.
What should be marked on the answer sheet? - ANS Answers and associated EM385
paragraph references.
What does the manual implement and supplement? - ANS Safety and health standards
contained in 29 CFR 1910, 29 CFR 1926, 29 CFR 1960, EO 12196, FAR Clause 52.236.13, DODI
6055.1, AR 40-5, and AR 385-10.
What is the role of the Contracting Officer for limited scope contracts? - ANS The Contracting
Officer may authorize an abbreviated Accident Prevention Plan (APP).
What must be documented during inspections/audits? - ANS The name of the inspector, the
date, and all findings.
@2026/2027 ALLRIGHTS RESERVED.
,What must a contractor prepare before beginning work activities? - ANS The contractor must
prepare the APP (Accident Prevention Plan).
What should the AHA (Activity Hazard Analysis) address? - ANS Changing site conditions,
changing operations, and changes of competent/qualified persons.
What training is required for SSHO(s)? - ANS Completion of a 30-hour OSHA construction
training class or equivalent.
What is required for training documentation? - ANS Documentation must include the date,
name, content, and trainer.
When must contractors notify OSHA? - ANS Contractors must notify OSHA within 8 hours
when an employee is fatally injured or hospitalized.
What should the APP include in areas with inclement weather? - ANS Discussion of severe
weather triggers, training on severe weather precautions, and identified areas of retreat.
What must employees working remotely have? - ANS An effective means of emergency
communications.
What is required for outlets dispensing non-potable water? - ANS They must have a
conspicuously posted Caution sign.
Can open containers be used for drinking water? - ANS False; open containers such as barrels
or pails may not be used for drinking water.
What must medical facilities treating injured employees be informed of? - ANS The nature of
the work to be performed and the injuries/illnesses prevalent on such jobsites.
@2026/2027 ALLRIGHTS RESERVED.
, What qualifications are needed for employees administering first aid? - ANS At least two
employees on each shift must be qualified to administer first aid and CPR if a medical facility is
not accessible within five minutes.
What is the best type of ANSI Z308.1 first aid container for outdoor settings? - ANS Type III,
which should be checked prior to use and at least every six weeks.
What must trailers and temporary structures used as field offices do? - ANS They must be
anchored to ground anchors, designed to withstand winds, and meet applicable state or local
standards.
How high must temporary project fencing extend? - ANS A minimum of 48 inches above
grade.
How often should signs warning of construction hazards be posted? - ANS At every 50 feet of
fencing.
Can the GDA determine that temporary project fencing is not required? - ANS True;
depending on the nature and location of the project site.
What is the first measure to control hazards? - ANS Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) is
the first measure to be taken.
Who is responsible for assuring the adequacy of employee-provided safety equipment? -
ANS The employer is responsible for assuring its adequacy and state of repair.
What must be developed when noise hazards are present? - ANS A Hearing Conservation
Program that includes identification and assessment of noise hazards.
When can certain areas be considered non-hard hat areas? - ANS If the area is identified and
properly documented in the AHA.
@2026/2027 ALLRIGHTS RESERVED.
