What kind of accident is about to happen?

An aerial lift truck is being used to perform electrical work near a wall. Before moving on to the next work site, the worker tries to stow the outriggers using the operating levers on the side of the vehicle. Can you predict what's about to happen?

Look what happened!

Because only the two outriggers on the wall side were lowered, the aerial lift truck tilted toward the wall, pinning the worker between the vehicle and the wall.

Tips for preventing similar accidents
1.	Undergo preliminary safety training on how to properly operate outriggers.
2.	When performing work using an aerial lift truck, create a work plan in advance that ensures a wide enough space for the operator to work the machine safely. Ensure that the worker is fully aware of this plan.
3.	When performing work that is potentially hazardous, assign someone to serve as a guide and perform work in accordance with a work plan while carefully looking at the work site conditions.

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