Bryan Winter
About Bryan Winter
Bryan Winter serves as the Environmental Health and Safety Manager at Trex Company in Winchester, VA, where he has worked since 2009. He has implemented various safety programs and achieved significant milestones in workplace safety and environmental management.
Work at Trex Company
Bryan Winter has served as the Environmental Health and Safety Manager at Trex Company since 2009. In this role, he focuses on implementing safety programs and ensuring compliance with environmental regulations. He has been instrumental in developing corrective actions based on trends in unsafe behaviors, utilizing the DuPont STOP for Supervision Program. His tenure at Trex spans over 15 years, during which he has contributed to creating a safer workplace in Winchester, VA.
Education and Expertise
Bryan Winter earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Biology from George Mason University, where he studied from 1973 to 1978. His educational background provides a strong foundation for his expertise in environmental health and safety management. This knowledge has been applied throughout his career, particularly in implementing environmental management systems and safety programs.
Background
Before joining Trex Company, Bryan Winter was involved in closing out Environmental Consent Orders with the Virginia Department of Environmental Quality (VADEQ) related to state air permit violations. He has also served as the head administrator for transitioning from DuPont Datapro database software to IndustrySafe, a web-based tracking software. His background includes extensive experience in environmental compliance and safety management.
Achievements
During his time at Trex Company, Bryan Winter achieved a new plant record of 535 days worked without any OSHA recordable accidents, significantly surpassing the previous record of 70 days. He introduced and maintained an Environmental Management System (EMS) based on ISO 14000 standards and initiated a Universal Waste Management Program. Additionally, he led efforts to achieve VOSH VPP Star Certification Program for Safety and reduced worker's compensation costs by 35% through enhanced safety awareness and education.