The invention refers to an apparatus and to a method for wrapping an object. The object is on an object support. A wrapping unit drive (8) rotates a wrapping unit part (3, 30.1) with a holder (30.1) for wrapping material around the object. A barrier (1!) in a protecting position provides a mechanical safety mechanism (5.l, 7.l, 10.l, 17.l). When the barrier (1 .I) is moved into a further position, an interrupter (7.l, 17.l) is moved into an interrupting position and interrupts a supply connection (6.1, 6.2) for the wrapping unit drive (8). Thereby the wrapping unit part (3, 30.1) is no longer rotated.