Dave Winsor

instructor years of experience

49

Years of
Experience

Biography

A graduate of the Canadian Coast Guard College with over 40 years' experience as Marine Engineer. Worked as a Junior Engineering Officer in the Coast Guard Fleet including Heavy Ice Breakers, Fishing Trawlers, and Offshore supply vessels, along with 30+ years as Chief Engineering Officer on Petroleum Tankers and Great Lakes Bulk Carriers. Holds a 1st. Class Motor & 4th Class Steam Vessel certificates along with a wide variety of Marine related training certificates.

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    What’s the Real Cost of Downtime? Part 1 of 3

    What’s the Real Cost of Downtime? Part 1 of 3 By Norm Jewitt Once again, I heard to the statement that if the mill is shut down it...

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    How Troubleshooting Industrial Batteries Has Changed Over Time: A Tradesman’s Perspective

    How Troubleshooting Industrial Batteries Has Changed Over Time: A Tradesman’s Perspective By Norm Jewitt When I first got into this...

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    Arc Flash Studies: A Vital Safety Tool for Canada’s Mining Industry

    Arc Flash Studies: A Vital Safety Tool for Canada’s Mining Industry By Wayne Jeffrey You know, after 40 years in electrical and instrumentation...

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    Situational Awareness

    Situational Awareness By Keith Holden We all lead busy lives whether at work or at home, with all the things happening it is sometimes...

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    What Every Electrician Should Know About VFDs

    What Every Electrician Should Know About VFDs By Norm Jewitt Over the years, I’ve seen the trade evolve. Motors used to be simple—contactors...

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    Lessons from Tragedy – Proactive Measures Save Lives

    Lessons from Tragedy – Proactive Measures Save Lives By Wayne Jeffrey In the world of electrical safety, every incident, no matter...

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    The Dire Consequences of Neglecting Arc Flash Studies Under the Updated CSA Z462 Standard

    The Dire Consequences of Neglecting Arc Flash Studies Under the Updated CSA Z462 Standard By Wayne Jeffrey, In the realm of workplace...

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    Understanding the Arc Flash Study Process: A Step-by-Step Guide

    Understanding the Arc Flash Study Process: A Step-by-Step Guide By Wayne Jeffrey, Conducting an Arc Flash Study is a comprehensive...

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    The Energized Electrical Work Permit (EEWP) - CSA Z462:24

    The Energized Electrical Work Permit (EEWP) - CSA Z462:24 By Jim Roberts, The Energized Electrical Work Permit (EEWP) is an essential...

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    Battery and Capacitor Safety - CSA Z462:24

    Battery and Capacitor Safety - CSA Z462:24 By Jim Roberts, The CSA Z462:2024 update introduces comprehensive guidelines and safety-related...

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    Protector for Rubber-insulated Gloves - CSA Z462:24

    Protector for Rubber-insulated Gloves - CSA Z462:24 By Jim Roberts, The CSA Z462:2024 update includes a significant change regarding...

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    Safety-related Work Practices - CSA Z462:24

    Safety-related Work Practices - CSA Z462:24 By Jim Roberts, The CSA Z462:2024 update includes several significant changes and additions...

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