A contactor (10) comprising a stationary casing (12, 14, 16), bearing at least two fixed contacts (162), and mechanical switching means designed to interrupt the electrical connection between the fixed contacts (162), wherein the mechanical means are set within the casing (12, 14, 16). The contactor further comprises a handle (24), which is accessible from outside the casing for commanding the mechanical switching means and moveable between an inoperative position and an operative first position, in which the mechanical switching means interrupt the electrical connection between the fixed contacts (162), and wherein the handle (24) has a shape configured to prevent an electric cable (30) from being removed from at least one of the fixed contacts (162b, 162c) when the handle (24) is in the inoperative position.