Two hand controls are used to start a machine when operation is controlled by an individual.

Additionally two-hand control can serve a safety function for the machine operator by physically occupying both of the operator’s hands, keeping them out of the hazardous area when machine operation begins.

In this lesson, you will learn:

• The definition of a two-hand control
• Its function
• Two-hand control vs. two-hand trip devices
• Two-hand control as a safeguard
• Parts of the THC safety system
• How the system works
• When to use a two-hand control
• What makes the system safe
• The importance of training
• Warnings
• Standards