Operators play a vital role in an industrial facility's safe and efficient operation. Operators must not only make sure that equipment is operating correctly, but they must also be prepared to respond if an emergency arises. In this unit, we'll look at some typical operator responsibilities. We'll look at trends and how operators can analyze trends to determine the condition of the equipment. We'll also look at operator responsibilities associated with maintaining equipment, and we'll look at responsibilities that operators may have in emergencies.