Resiliently impactable control masts and related methods

A control panel comprising:

• an anchor to couple the control panel to a platform;
• a post to extend upward from the anchor;
• a casing to be coupled to the post above the anchor;
• a shock absorbing body to be disposed within the casing above the anchor;
• and
• a shaft to extend from an inside of the anchor to an inside of the casing, the shock absorbing body to separate the shaft from an inner surface of the casing.

A control panel comprising:

• a mast to support electronic components for the control panel;
• a housing for shock absorbing bodies, the housing to be rigidly affixed to the mast;
• an anchor to facilitate coupling of the mast to a platform;
• and
• a shaft to extend through an opening in the anchor and through holes in the shock absorbing bodies, the shaft able to tilt relative the anchor while extending through the opening.