Visiting a warehouse store such as BJs or Costco can be a wonderful experience for stocking up on essentials. Buying items in bulk can save not only time, but money as well. However, just like in any other type of store, there are areas of concern that may result in a Connecticut slip and fall injury.
While many of the hazards at these types of stores mirror those facing shoppers at traditional stores, shoppers at warehouse stores face some unique hazards that could cause injury or worse. Here are a few of these issues that can arise when shopping at a warehouse store.
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Reaching for high items. Warehouse stores stock their items much higher than those at a traditional store and reaching for these items can cause strain and ultimately a fall.
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Carrying heavy items. Not only do larger packages mean heavier items, they also present a danger in that they can cause you to not be able to see where you are going and may result in slipping.
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Seeing around corners. With items stacked high, corners can be hard to see around and collisions are likely. A bad collision can lead to a fall and injury.
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Wet floors. This can be an issue at other stores too, but it becomes particularly hazardous when the floors at a warehouse store are being cleaned by a “zamboni” type machine that causes the entire floor to be wet.
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Heavy Machinery. There are often fork lifts and ladders lurking around every corner in a warehouse store. These machines can cause injury if you are not aware of them and avoid them.
For many people shopping at warehouse stores has become a way of life. It is not unusual for a Saturday morning or Sunday afternoon to be spent stocking up on items for the week or month. Make sure to take care to avoid these hazards to prevent a Connecticut slip and fall accident on your weekly errands.
