The utility model discloses a novel housing for a safety switch or a socket. The novel housing for a safety switch or a socket comprises a safety switch or socket lining frame; an insulating elastic panel is arranged out of the safety switch or socket lining frame; a hard panel is arranged between the safety switch or socket lining frame and the insulating elastic panel; and the insulating elastic panel is provided with cross cut holes, I-shaped cut holes, and cross and I-shaped combined cut holes corresponding to the hole positions on the switch or the socket. According to the utility model, the beneficial effects are provided as following: the novel housing for a safety switch or a socket is practical, the production cost is low, usage is convenient and safe, the profile is beautiful, and the production efficiency is raised.