What if the problem is that we're not properly COMBINING certifications with hands-on mentoring? Certifications give a necessary foundation in safety protocols and theory that pure field experience might overlook. I've witnessed seasoned operators make dangerous mistakes because they never learned the standardized procedures. That paperwork represents a baseline of knowledge that PROTECTS everyone on site. The real issue might be that we're certifying people without ensuring they can apply that knowledge practically.

Disagree, that shear line trick is more trouble than it's worth. Spent an hour fiddling with it and still called a locksmith. Master keys might be annoying, but they don't leave you stranded.