I work without guards on certain machines and certain operations, because they are an impediment to safe operation, in my opinion.
It appears from the admissions of many of the posters here that they are afraid of their machines, and lack confidence in their ability to work safely with them, which to me is dangerous.
I take calculated risks and have developed safe operating procedures based on the risks.
The process that i follow has allowed me to work safely for many decades.
I am not immune to making mistakes, so far my mistakes have resulted in only minor injuries.
My mistakes have been the result of deviating from procedure. That is a weakness of character not process.
My point of joining this discussion was in response to the abusive attack launched against the man in the video, because I and many others work in similar ways to him, and by attacking him you are attacking all of us that work like him.
I will work as i see fit.
I will make and post videos of how i work if i wish.
I will not be silent when i see people attacking others.
I will defend my right to decide how i choose to work.
I will make an attempt to educate people who make rude ignorant and bias comments, by offering an alternate point of view and endeavor to back it up with facts, even though i doubt anyone will let the facts sway them.
You are welcome to work whatever way you wish.
You are welcome to believe me to be dangerous and reckless if you wish.
You are not welcome to be rude and abusive or publicly disparage me or anyone else for the way that we work.