ABSTRACT
The widespread deployment of plant and equipment in industry has unquestionably streamlined organisation efficiency and increased profitability. In an attempt to maximise plant productivity, management tend to focus most attention upon the machine and its capabilities, whilst less consideration is given to the impact of the operator utilising the machine. Yet, the interface between the human resource and the plant item is an essential aspect of plant management. Plant ownership per se does not translate into efficient production – the machine is only as good as the person operating it!
