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Accident Prevention Plans (APP) – EM-385 Compliance

Federal construction projects often require contractors to develop a detailed Accident Prevention Plan (APP) that outlines how safety hazards will be identified, controlled, and managed throughout the project. These plans are required under the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers EM-385-1-1 Safety and Health Requirements Manual and are frequently mandated for federal, military, and other government construction projects.
Circle Safety & Health Consultants assists contractors with developing Accident Prevention Plans that meet EM-385 requirements while providing clear, practical guidance for supervisors, safety managers, and field personnel. Our consultants help ensure that your safety documentation reflects both regulatory requirements and the realities of your project operations.
From infrastructure and utility construction to federal facility projects, we help contractors prepare comprehensive safety plans that support safe and compliant project execution.

Circle Safety develops Accident Prevention Plans that address the core project-specific elements commonly required under EM-385, helping contractors organize safety responsibilities, hazard controls, and field procedures in a clear, usable format.

  • Project Safety Organization and Responsibilities
  • Site-Specific Safety and Health Policies
  • Hazard Identification and Risk Assessment Procedures
  • Activity Hazard Analyses (AHA)
  • Emergency Response and Incident Reporting Procedures
  • Training and Qualification Requirements
  • Subcontractor Safety Responsibilities
  • Safety Inspection and Audit Procedures

Program Details

Key Components of an EM-385 Accident Prevention Plan

Our consultants work with contractors to review contract requirements, identify applicable EM-385 provisions, and prepare project-specific APP documentation that aligns with both compliance needs and field operations.

  • Project Scope and Contract Requirement Review
  • Identification of Applicable EM-385 Requirements
  • Development of Project-Specific Safety Procedures
  • Preparation of Activity Hazard Analysis Frameworks
  • Coordination With Project Management and Safety Staff
  • Delivery of Complete APP Documentation

How We Develop Accident Prevention Plans

We support contractors and project teams that need practical, project-specific Accident Prevention Plans for federal, military, infrastructure, utility, and other government-related construction work.

  • Federal Construction Contractors
  • General Contractors Working on Government Projects
  • Infrastructure and Utility Contractors
  • Construction Safety Managers and Project Supervisors
  • Companies Pursuing U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Contracts

Contractors We Support

Many contractors requiring an APP also need related documentation, training, and field support services to help ensure written safety procedures are properly implemented and maintained throughout the project lifecycle.

Related Construction Safety Services

Develop a Compliant Accident Prevention Plan for Your Project

Circle Safety & Health Consultants assists contractors in preparing Accident Prevention Plans that meet EM-385 requirements and support safe project operations.
Our consultants provide construction safety consulting services across Virginia, Maryland, North Carolina, and Washington, D.C., supporting contractors working on commercial, infrastructure, and federal construction projects.
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