Abstract: A safety control circuit for an electrically operable machine such as a punch press is described. The circuit includes input means for delivering electrical power to the machine and first and second relays, each including switching means and an associated relay coil for operating said switching means. The switching means of the relays are connected in said input means so that electrical power is delivered to the machine only when both relay coils are energized. First and second capacitors are associated respectively with said first and second relay coils and a source of direct current is provided for charging the capacitors. The direct current source is connectable with both capacitors through said switching means of said relays when both relay coils are de-energized, so that the capacitors are both normally charged when the circuit is at rest. First and second machine activating switch means are associated respectively with said first and second capacitors.