Im still waiting on that NICEIC inspector to draw me or show me an example of a lever operated device that you dont grab then push up or down?

When I was small, out shopping with my mum, I noticed that the on-off switch on bacon slicer (a long toggle swicth) was to my mind 'upside down' - the grocer pushed it up to start the machine and down to stop it. I asked my mum why it was upside down and she said she didn't know but perhaps I should ask the shopkeeper .... so I did ... and was told it was for safety  (1970s style) - because in an emergency it was quicker and easier just to slam a hand down at the swich, rater than position a hand underneath and lift, it was safer to have it down for off. So I reckon that's an example of a lever type actuator you can just hit down without having to specifically grip first.

   - Andy.

Im still waiting on that NICEIC inspector to draw me or show me an example of a lever operated device that you dont grab then push up or down?

When I was small, out shopping with my mum, I noticed that the on-off switch on bacon slicer (a long toggle swicth) was to my mind 'upside down' - the grocer pushed it up to start the machine and down to stop it. I asked my mum why it was upside down and she said she didn't know but perhaps I should ask the shopkeeper .... so I did ... and was told it was for safety  (1970s style) - because in an emergency it was quicker and easier just to slam a hand down at the swich, rater than position a hand underneath and lift, it was safer to have it down for off. So I reckon that's an example of a lever type actuator you can just hit down without having to specifically grip first.

   - Andy.