Why Only the Assigned Operator Should Start Machinery

When it comes to operating machinery, the question of who gets to press that big, red button isn’t just a matter of preference—it's a safety imperative. So, who really should turn on a piece of machinery? You’d think it’d be the supervisor, right, or maybe that reliable co-worker who’s always around? But the truth is, only the assigned operator should take that crucial step, and here’s why it matters.