Larry E. Childress
Williamsburg
Summary
Dynamic safety professional with extensive experience at Allan Myers, Inc., excelling in safety compliance and risk assessment. Proven track record in incident investigation and training development, effectively enhancing workplace safety. Adept at communicating complex safety standards, ensuring adherence to OSHA regulations, and fostering a culture of safety across diverse teams.
Overview
33
33
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Senior Safety Technician
Allan Myers, inc.
Richmond
05.2025 - 02.2026
- Ensured compliance with federal and state safety policies across corporate operations.
- Developed training materials and conducted safety training for new hires and ongoing staff.
- Performed on-site safety inspections, audits, and assessments to identify training needs.
- Assisted operations in pre-planning safety measures through risk assessment and job hazard analysis.
- Managed documentation to meet OSHA, MSHA, and DOT requirements for various hazards.
- Created site-specific training materials based on assessments of unique hazards.
- Oversaw incident investigations and conducted post-accident drug screenings.
- Participated in project planning meetings and morning huddles to enhance team collaboration.
Highway Management Consultant
WSP USA Inc.
Richmond
08.2016 - 04.2025
- Responsible for the monitoring, testing and conformance of client/contractor work on various projects to ensure plans, specifications, materials, traffic and erosion control devices, quality assurance and safety standards are met.
- Performed engineering inspection activities such as construction observation, conducting field tests for concrete, asphalt, earthwork and materials construction application.
- Recorded daily construction record-keeping, as well as, traffic and erosion control inspections.
- Inspected and monitored highway and bridge construction to ensure compliance with safety, plans, specifications, and other contract requirements.
- Provided daily observation of construction activities and document activities on required reports/forms.
- Inspect structural materials and members, culverts, piling, beams, reinforcement, structural steel and concrete.
- Sampled and tested construction materials to ensure they meet quality requirements of the project specifications.
- Reviewed and recommended approval of shop drawings of bridge elements and other highway related structures to ensure compliance with plans and design requirements.
- Interacted and communicated effectively with colleagues and client representatives.
- Used diplomacy in difficult and stressful situations.
Safety Manager/ Contract Manager
HDR/ Infrastructure Corporation of America
Williamsburg
06.2013 - 08.2016
- Responsible for monitoring the daily field operations of the Highway Safety Operations activities and staff.
- Planned and implemented safety policies and procedures in compliance with local, state, and federal rules and regulations including Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) and Department of Transportation (DOT).
- Planned and implemented training for employees on work site safety practices.
- Responsible for the implementation of safety program requirements to prevent the accidental loss of resources and recommend measures to eliminate or control hazardous practices and conditions which may cause mishaps.
- Maintained safety files and records.
- Periodically distribute information by updating memos relative to safety, including assisting Site Management with correspondence.
- Conducted training on safety & health subjects.
- Reviewed and completed, as necessary, Near Miss, Incident and Accident Investigation reports and recommend countermeasures as appropriate.
- Performed safety surveys and inspections, prepared written reports of findings and recommendations for corrective or preventive measures indicated and followed up to ensure measures had been implemented.
- Knowledge of safety statistical methods, data analysis, and principles of business process evaluation and basic knowledge of strategic planning/forecasting.
- Conducted post-accident investigation and prepared report identifying possible accident causes and hazards for use by personnel and senior management.
- Planned and implemented the training of workers, supervisors, managers, or other safety and occupational health personnel in safety or occupational health subjects.
- Identified unique safety and health issues by project.
- Knowledge of and ability to effectively use computer software for spreadsheet development, database management, word processing, process mapping, portal document collaboration, and other functions.
- Developed, evaluated, and upgraded various safety programs to eliminate safety hazards.
- Maintained environmental reports including Storm water permits, SPCC etc.
- Ability to communicate technical safety issues effectively orally and in writing with diverse audiences and to make presentations using a wide variety of materials and visual aids.
- Proficient in OSHA, MSHA, DOT and EPA regulatory requirements.
Safety Specialist
United States Navy
Williamsburg
02.1993 - 03.2013
- Managed the safety program and conducted accident inspections for a rapidly deployable command responsible for issuing cargo on all 7 continents.
- Certified protective gear and equipment for Occupational Safety & Health Administration (OSHA) compliance.
- Oversaw programs and training related to the handling and transport of hazardous materials.
- Managed safety and occupational health program elements.
- Applied safety and occupational health standards, regulations, practices, and procedures to eliminate or control potential hazards.
- Assisted in analyzing and evaluating new and existing jobs, processes, products, or other systems to determine the existence, severity, probability, and outcome of hazards; or, assisting in designing or modifying workplaces, processes, products, or other systems to control or eliminate hazards.
- Trained and supervised training for 250 military personnel, and 20 supervisors in Hazardous Communication, Construction and General Industry Safety, Asbestos and Lead awareness, Respiratory Protection, Fall Protection, Hearing Conservation, Shipboard movement, and Crane operations.
- Inspected 20 construction and 2 workshops, approving onsite and workshop safety plans, ensuring full compliance with OSHA 29CFR 1926, 29CFR 1910, and EM-385.
- Chaired, and moderated Safety Councils and Safety Committees to develop safety controls and setting official policy.
- Directly responsible for the investigation and documentation of mishaps, fatalities, and near misses within the command and 8 associated commands resulting in full compliance with OSHA 300 logs requirements.
- Outstanding knowledge of government safety, NFPA and OSHA regulations.
- Developed various safety procedures and guidelines for conducting various jobs and operating equipment.
- Analyzed any unsafe conditions and practices in procedures and prepared reports for all corrective actions.
- Designed preventative measures to provide support to various administrative supervisors.
- Coordinated with customer personnel and program teams and provided consultation on various safety and health services.
- Analyzed and evaluated new and existing jobs, processes, products, or other systems to determine the existence, severity, probability, and outcome of hazards.
Education
Master of Science - Occupational Safety And Health
Columbia Southern University
Orange Beach, AL05.2026
Bachelor's degree - Occupational Safety and Health, Environmental Management
Columbia Southern University
Orange Beach, AL07.2014
Skills
- Safety compliance and risk assessment
- Incident investigation and analysis
- Training development and delivery
- Effective communication
Certification
- OSHA 10
- OSHA 30
- OSHA 510
- OSHA 500
Additional Information - Currently Enrolled
Currently on course to complete master's degree in 05/2026.
Timeline
Senior Safety Technician
Allan Myers, inc.
05.2025 - 02.2026
Highway Management Consultant
WSP USA Inc.
08.2016 - 04.2025
Safety Manager/ Contract Manager
HDR/ Infrastructure Corporation of America
06.2013 - 08.2016
Safety Specialist
United States Navy
02.1993 - 03.2013
Master of Science - Occupational Safety And Health
Columbia Southern University
Bachelor's degree - Occupational Safety and Health, Environmental Management
Columbia Southern University