bigviking0001

To me, the table saw is the "Alligator's mouth". If you are not wise enough to keep your hands away from the cut line on a RAS then you will be likewise dull about using a table saw. I have used a RAS for 20 years and on only two occasions had the blade climb the work. Once when cutting a material I had no business cutting and the second when I sneezed during a cross cut. In both instances, my hold hand was nowhere near the cut line and I did not release the guide handle on the head. The result was NO INJURY.
I am legally blind and use the RAS because I feel more comfortable with it. I rip with it too. Being sight challenged just means I have to pay a lot more attention to set up and method. As with any power tool, you have to use your head and plan, plan ,plan.