That is kind of a cliche, but it is very true.
I've been involved with the fire service for 27 years. It can be a dangerous job but I still have all my fingers and toes, both eyes work, and I can hear. I have done my fair share of stupid things, but no matter how simple or quick a task was I wore the right PPE. I wore my ear plugs even though the chainsaw was only going to take a minute to make the cut. I practiced doing things while wearing my gloves, so they were on my hands and not stuffed in a pocket when I needed to be wearing them. I took the time to get into a good position before moving heavy objects to save my back and my knees.
There were many times where just doing something without taking the time to use my PPE would have been easy, and a few times where I definitely would have paid for it.
I have a funny story about setting myself on fire but it is only funny because I was wearing my gear even though it was a simple task and would have been easy to say I won't need it.
, "the lathe is always looking for a way to murder you, give it just one chance and it will succeed".
I pretty much share this belief about all machines and other heavy objects, particularly trees. I had to take a skills test every three years to maintain my chainsaw operator certification for work. I was never a really good faller, but I took it seriously. Trees don't have to be that big to hurt you.
What I started to figure out is most of the certifying guys cared less about your skill and a lot more about your attitude. They wanted to know if they signed you off for 3 more years that you knew your limits and would stay within them, not let your ego win out and get yourself or somebody else hurt or killed.
