Unfortunately, not just anyone can pick up a strapping machine and know exactly what to do with it. In fact, if someone tried to do that, they would either put it right back down or use their best guess. The only problem with using their best guess is that it could result in severe injury. There are certain steps that need to be taken prior to using a strapping machine. Someone who has never seen one before is not going to know the protocol for operating one or will not know how to do it safely. Someone who does not know how to operate a strapping machine can pose harm to the product being shipped and to those who must work around the product after it has been strapped. Improper strapping can cause the product to turn over and, if there are people around, can severely injure anyone who is around the product at that time. That is why it is important that anyone operating a strapping machine be trained before using it.