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I've had the checkout machine reject my backpack as an approved container. So I had to balance everything on the tray, pay, THEN bag everything. Another thing

by guappa 3y ago

I've had the checkout machine reject my backpack as an approved container. So I had to balance everything on the tray, pay, THEN bag everything. Another thing I really hate is that I've seen locked exit barriers that open when scanning the receipt. In sweden there is a real disregard for workplace safety :( I guess other than "honoring the people who died in the disco fire in the 90s in the local museum", there is no will to do anything practical.

mrintegrity 3y ago
>Another thing I really hate is that I've seen locked exit barriers that open when scanning the receipt. In sweden there is a real disregard for workplace safety :( Here in Sweden you can just push those out of the way (it sets of an alarm but if you push it back to closed position the alarm stops). FYI Sweden has strict workplace safety rules, not sure why you think there is a real disregard for this.
- guappa 3y ago
  > you can just push those out of the way Try to do that on a wheelchair or with crutches now. > FYI Sweden has strict workplace safety rules, not sure why you think there is a real disregard for this. I'm sure the rules are there. They are just ignored, like the supermarket case. Most buildings (including office buildings) have doors that have unreasonably strong springs (for no reason whatsoever, a much weaker one would suffice), and require 2 hands to be opened from inside to get out (a latch and an handle). Try getting out of those doors on a wheelchair if the electricity is out. That's an easy way to have multiple people die in a fire. What they would have if they were safe is this thing: https://www.toolshopitalia.it/imagecache/uploads/images/ninz-twist-twa-maniglione-tagliafuoco_0926da.jpg https://www.toolshopitalia.it/imagecache/uploads/images/ninz... The fact that you are getting triggered and rushed to respond without even stopping to think is a problem. But, living in Sweden, I'm kinda used to the smug (and unjustified) sense of superiority of the locals.
  - mrintegrity 3y ago
    Not triggered at all, had you mentioned wheelchair access from the start I might have agreed that it could be better (not that I have any personal experience). I will be sure to observe these things from now on. No need to get snarky friend :)
    - guappa 3y ago
      Not just access, but fast exit as well, also when there is no power. Not being able to access sucks, but isn't a safety concern strictly speaking. Not being able to get out quickly and potentially blocking the path for a crowd is.
mayniac 3y ago
Supermarkets here usually require an employee to approve backpacks. You put your bag on the scales, hit a button saying it's a bag, then an employee comes round to confirm. In practice, it usually takes longer to get an employee's attention and have them come press the button. So I don't bother. It's usually quicker to bag everything at the end, and I tend to get fewer "unexpected item in the bagging area" issues when balacing everything on the scales.

by guappa 3y ago

mrintegrity 3y ago

>Another thing I really hate is that I've seen locked exit barriers that open when scanning the receipt. In sweden there is a real disregard for workplace safety :( Here in Sweden you can just push those out of the way (it sets of an alarm but if you push it back to closed position the alarm stops). FYI Sweden has strict workplace safety rules, not sure why you think there is a real disregard for this.

guappa 3y ago
> you can just push those out of the way Try to do that on a wheelchair or with crutches now. > FYI Sweden has strict workplace safety rules, not sure why you think there is a real disregard for this. I'm sure the rules are there. They are just ignored, like the supermarket case. Most buildings (including office buildings) have doors that have unreasonably strong springs (for no reason whatsoever, a much weaker one would suffice), and require 2 hands to be opened from inside to get out (a latch and an handle). Try getting out of those doors on a wheelchair if the electricity is out. That's an easy way to have multiple people die in a fire. What they would have if they were safe is this thing: https://www.toolshopitalia.it/imagecache/uploads/images/ninz-twist-twa-maniglione-tagliafuoco_0926da.jpg https://www.toolshopitalia.it/imagecache/uploads/images/ninz... The fact that you are getting triggered and rushed to respond without even stopping to think is a problem. But, living in Sweden, I'm kinda used to the smug (and unjustified) sense of superiority of the locals.
- mrintegrity 3y ago
  Not triggered at all, had you mentioned wheelchair access from the start I might have agreed that it could be better (not that I have any personal experience). I will be sure to observe these things from now on. No need to get snarky friend :)
  - guappa 3y ago
    Not just access, but fast exit as well, also when there is no power. Not being able to access sucks, but isn't a safety concern strictly speaking. Not being able to get out quickly and potentially blocking the path for a crowd is.

mayniac 3y ago

Supermarkets here usually require an employee to approve backpacks. You put your bag on the scales, hit a button saying it's a bag, then an employee comes round to confirm. In practice, it usually takes longer to get an employee's attention and have them come press the button. So I don't bother. It's usually quicker to bag everything at the end, and I tend to get fewer "unexpected item in the bagging area" issues when balacing everything on the scales.