EM385-1-1 Competency Analytics

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Sample Assessment
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EM 385-1-1
Gap Analysis

AI-powered candidate assessment across all 37 chapters of the 40-hour safety & occupational health course. Real-time strengths and gaps — employer-verified.

40-Hour Course
EM 385-1-1 Standard
AI-Assisted Evaluation
Avg Score
82%
Topics Passed
33
Gaps Identified
6
Scored / Total
39 / 39
Overall Status
✓ PASS
Completion Progress 100%
Administration & Program Management4 topics
Intro
Introduction
95%
Strength
Ch 1
Safety & OHP Management — USACE Personnel
88%
Strength
Ch 2
Safety & OHP Management — Contractors
92%
Strength
Ch 3
Medical and First Aid
72%
Gap
Site Setup, PPE & Hazard Communication5 topics
Ch 4
Temporary Facilities
85%
Strength
Ch 5
Personal Protective & Lifesaving Equipment
98%
Strength
Ch 6
Hazardous or Toxic Agents & Environments
65%
Gap
Ch 7
Lighting
90%
Strength
Ch 8
Accident Prevention Signs, Tags, Labels, Signals & Traffic Control
82%
Strength
Fire, Electrical & Energy Control5 topics
Ch 9
Fire Prevention and Protection
88%
Strength
Ch 10
Welding and Cutting
91%
Strength
Ch 11
Electrical Safety
78%
Strength
Ch 12
Control of Hazardous Energy (LOTO)
70%
Gap
Ch 13
Hand and Power Tools
95%
Strength
Material Handling & Rigging3 topics
Ch 14
Material Handling, Storage, Disposal & Conveyors
88%
Strength
Ch 15
Rigging
92%
Strength
Ch 16
Load Handling Equipment
92%
Strength
Construction Operations & Equipment4 topics
Ch 17
Demolition, Renovation & Re-Occupancy
68%
Gap
Ch 18
Vehicles, Machinery & Mechanized Equipment
85%
Strength
Ch 19
Floating Plant and Marine Activities
60%
Gap
Ch 20
Pressurized Equipment and Systems
92%
Strength
Fall Protection & Site Access4 topics
Ch 21
Fall Protection
94%
Strength
Ch 22
Work Platforms and Scaffolding
88%
Strength
Ch 23
Rope Access
55%
Gap
Ch 24
Safe Access
80%
Strength
Earthwork, Excavation & Structural5 topics
Ch 25
Excavation and Trenching
75%
Strength
Ch 26
Underground Construction, Shafts & Caissons
82%
Strength
Ch 27
Concrete, Masonry, Roofing & Wood Construction
90%
Strength
Ch 28
Steel Erection
72%
Gap
Ch 29
Blasting Operations
45%
Gap
Specialized & High-Risk Operations5 topics
Ch 30
Diving Operations
85%
Strength
Ch 31
Tree Maintenance and Removal
92%
Strength
Ch 32
Airfield and Aircraft Operations
60%
Gap
Ch 33
Uncrewed Aircraft (UAS)
88%
Strength
Ch 34
Confined Space Entry
78%
Strength
Environmental, Emergency & Hazardous Waste4 topics
Ch 35
Sanitation
82%
Strength
Ch 36
Hazardous Waste Operations & Emergency Response (HAZWOPER)
70%
Strength
Ch 37
Emergency Operations
92%
Strength
Summary
Course Summary & Integration
88%
Strength

AI Analysis Summary

Overall Assessment: PASS (82%)

Strengths (33 topics ≥75%): Introduction, Ch 1, 2, 4, 5, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 13, 14, 15, 16, 18, 20, 21, 22, 24, 25, 26, 27, 30, 31, 33, 34, 35, 36, 37, Summary

Knowledge Gaps (6 topics <75%): Ch 3 Medical/First Aid (72%), Ch 6 Hazardous Agents (65%), Ch 12 LOTO (70%), Ch 17 Demolition (68%), Ch 19 Marine (60%), Ch 23 Rope Access (55%), Ch 28 Steel Erection (72%), Ch 29 Blasting (45%), Ch 32 Aircraft (60%)

Recommendation: Candidate demonstrates strong overall EM 385-1-1 knowledge. Recommend targeted training on Blasting Operations, Rope Access, and Marine Activities before assignment to projects involving these specialized operations.

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