A truck technician with almost 40 years of experience was working on a truck during his lunch hour because the customer was waiting for him and he was in a hurry to get his vehicle.

Because he was in a hurry, the technician failed to deploy a safety system integrated into the truck's hydraulic mechanism to prevent it from falling on the mechanic. His foot slipped and hit the control lever, causing the mechanism to fall, crushing him to death.

In this sector, safety was a “priority” and priorities were reshuffled. In this case, security was degraded and "customer service/" became the "#1 priority."

This short video explains the dangers of relying on safety slogans and the effective alternative that will make your life safer – at work, at home or anywhere else.

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