safety switch
Protective circuit breaker
A safety switch is a mechanism designed to prevent accidental operation or injury.
On firearms, it blocks the trigger from firing.
On power tools and industrial equipment, it cuts power when released or when guards are removed.
Circuit breakers and ground fault interrupters are safety switches that protect against electrical hazards.
Always engage the safety switch before cleaning the saw.
- breakerWave that collapses shoreward
- circuit breakerAutomatic power cutoff device
- cutoffPoint of termination
- circuitClosed electrical pathway
- fuseProtective melting wire
guard · lockout · child lock · emergency stop · panic button · interlock · trip · failsafe · override · shutoff · disconnect · lever · panel · electrical panel · electrical · main power · protection · factory floor
- controlsbutton, dial, knob, lever, slider
- safeguardssafeguards, protections, defenses, emergency stop, shields
- safety devicesairbag, seatbelt, smoke detector, helmet, fire extinguisher
- switchespush button, toggle, microswitch, killswitch, emergency stop
- workshop safetygoggles, gloves, earplugs, ear plugs, helmets
- circuit protectioncircuit breaker, fuse, surge protector, GFCI, breaker
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Emergency shutoff mechanism
detonator · ignition switch · firing mechanism · trigger · activator
safety switchtrigger
What initiates action
power button · ignition switch · power switch · starter · igniter
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