Wednesday Aug 6, 2025
7:00 AM - 3:30 PM HST
Date: August 6, 7, 8, 14, 15
Time: 7:00AM - 3:30PM
BIA Hawaii
94-487 Akoki St.
Waipahu, HI 96797
$1250 or $625 ETF
Registration Cancellation Policy:
Registration payments are 100% refundable up to 2 weeks prior to the class date. Any cancellation fees less than 2 weeks are 50% refundable.
Eva Marie Whitworth (808) 679-7504
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NAVFAC/USACE 40-Hour Contractor Safety Course
This advanced training is designed for construction contractors working on projects managed by the Naval Facilities Engineering Systems Command (NAVFAC) and the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE). The course provides comprehensive instruction based on the USACE EM 385-1-1 safety manual, covering key topics to ensure safe practices across all project phases.
Course Overview:
Duration: 40 hours
Audience: Contractors, safety officers, and supervisors involved in NAVFAC or USACE projects
Focus: Compliance with the EM 385-1-1 safety standards
Topics Include:
General Safety Awareness: Principles of safety, incident reporting, and accident prevention
Fall Protection: Hazard identification, use of fall arrest systems, and anchor point selection
Excavation Safety: Trench safety, shoring, and protective systems
Confined Space Entry: Entry procedures, atmospheric testing, and rescue readiness
Hazardous Materials: Identification, handling procedures, and spill response
Electrical Safety: Lockout/tagout procedures and safe equipment handling
Crane & Hoist Operations: Proper signaling and operation practices
Fire Safety: Prevention strategies, extinguisher use, and evacuation planning
Personal Protective Equipment (PPE): Appropriate selection and usage
Occupational Health: Monitoring and managing workplace health hazards
This course equips participants with the knowledge to maintain a safe and compliant jobsite under federal contract guidelines.
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94-487 Akoki Street, Waipahu, HI 96797 – 808-629-7500 – info@biahawaii.org