Your standard light switches—these switches stick out of your mounting surface and flip on and off.

Often used in large, open workspaces, these switches can be wired on opposite ends of the room to control the brightness of lights on the same circuit. They're also known as three-way switches.

Pull the chain to send a switch signal. These switches are commonly used as replacements in lights and fans.

Safe to use near ignitable gases and dust, the housing on these switches seals in anything that could ignite flammable material. Yank the cable anywhere along your line to quickly cut power in emergencies.

Prevent accidental actuation from bumps or vibration—these switches require you to grip and twist the lever to turn the switch. The contact block and actuator are all one piece, so they won’t separate in high-vibration applications.

Use these switches where ignitable gas and dust may be present. Their contact blocks are UL listed for Class I, Division 2, Groups B, C, and D hazardous locations.

Immediately cut power with a single push.