Abstract: In a machine which includes a motor and a housing, and wherein the machine is adapted to be connected to a source of supply of power for energizing the motor, and the housing has an opening formed therein and a door pivotably movable between a closed position and an opened position for respectively covering and uncovering the opening, there is provided safety control apparatus including a manually inaccessibly mounted switch which is operable in a power-on mode permitting motor energization and a power-off mode preventing motor energization. The safety apparatus also includes an actuator which is pivotably attached to the housing and disposed in engagement with the switch, and includes a cam follower movable between a first position, wherein the actuator is disposed for operation of the switch in its power-on mode, and a second position, wherein the actuator is disposed for operation of the switch in its power-off mode.