DIFFERENT CONTROLS ON SIMILAR EQUIPMENT

Different Controls on Similar Equipment

We may have to utilize equipment different then what we are used to. It is that much more important to take the time to learn the controls, learn how it moves, learn how it stops, and take the time to ensure your safety.

We as humans get used to things and when controls change and we are not accustomed to their position, we may forget or get in a hurry and just "skip it". If you've ever had a rental car and picked it up on a rainy night, sometimes it can take forever to try to find the headlights or the wiper controls . . . let alone try to figure out how to work the radio.

Always take a moment to assess the tools you need to do your job, before starting work!