Although I can't say that I specifically remember having to ever hit the E-stop in a panic for personal safety (I probably have) I have worn them out using it mostly for set-up/maintenance safety (the machines I work with (Amada) allow me to do this without shutting down). Anytime my personal safety is in jeopardy, i.e. when any part of my person is in harms way, I make sure the E-stop button is depressed and locked to prevent the machine (or somebody else) from making any kind of dangerous move. It just makes me feel better.....I kinda like my matching set of fingers. |