Every plant has one—a button no one remembers installing, but everyone’s secretly pushed. This cartoon highlights a real risk: when documentation lapses and tribal knowledge is lost, mystery controls become hazards.
Whether it’s an unmarked valve, an unknown override, or a forgotten software setting, undocumented systems undermine safety, efficiency, and accountability. If pressing something feels like a gamble, your process knowledge is already broken. Don’t wait for a surprise shutdown—label it, document it, train it, and own it.
