Preparing Warehouses for OSHA’s Workplace Safety National Emphasis Program
Warehouses are busy environments, and all this activity often comes with significant risk. To address potential safety issues, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) rolled out a new National Emphasis Program (NEP) in July 2023, focusing specifically on warehouse safety. The program aims to reduce injuries and fatalities in the industry. For operators, this…
Take Your Child To Work Day 2025
Little Forklift Fans Take Over the Dealership! “Take Your Child to Work Day” at Burns Industrial Equipment is one of the year’s most fun (and adorable) days. Our shop floor turns into a mini adventure zone, filled with curious kids in hard hats and wide eyes, ready to learn. From the moment they arrive, it’s…
Importance of Clean Warehouses
A clean working environment is essential for safe and smooth warehouse operations. Regular cleaning improves safety and health standards while increasing employee morale. It can also improve your inventory management accuracy and boost productivity. Whether you’re involved in the daily operation of a warehouse or have a role in its care, this guide will explore…
Practical Approaches to Implementing Robotics in Warehouses
The use of robotics in warehouses has become increasingly popular. According to GlobeNewswire, the warehouse automation market is expected to reach $36.4 billion by 2028. These numbers shouldn’t come as a surprise. Warehouse robots can help boost efficiency, cut operational costs, increase inventory management accuracy and more. Businesses that take advantage of this technology can gain…
Best Practices of Warehouse Efficiency
Efficiency is crucial for warehouse growth and success. If you own or work in a warehouse, you can boost productivity and reduce operational costs in many ways. You’ll need to assess your current operations, measuring how well you’re performing and how to improve. From there, you can implement efficiency strategies to take your operations to…
New Internship Program Supports Nazareth Prep
Burns Industrial Equipment is proud to be a first-year Internship Business Partner with Nazareth Prep School in Sewickley, PA. We are honored to support their mission of shaping students’ futures through hands-on learning in all aspects of the forklift business. From shadowing our sales team to seeing our technicians in action, our intern gains insights…
The Ultimate Guide to Technological Advancements in Warehousing
As a warehouse owner or operator, ensuring smooth and efficient daily procedures is always a top priority. Embracing new technologies is one of the best ways to achieve optimization. However, successfully implementing these innovations requires you to take a few considerations into account. In this comprehensive guide, we explore some of the latest technological advancements…
Importance of Warehouse Safety and Warehouse Design
A well-designed warehouse ensures material handling, fulfillment and storage processes are smooth, efficient and accurate — all while keeping employees and goods safe. A productive, logical layout that facilitates the movement of products throughout a facility can also prioritize safety and ensure workers have the space to move and operate equipment with minimal risk. Learn…
Burns Industrial Equipment Celebrates 30 Consecutive Years as a Yale Dealer of Excellence
At Burns Industrial Equipment, we pride ourselves on delivering exceptional service, industry-leading expertise, and innovative material handling solutions. This year, we are honored to announce that we have been awarded the Yale Dealer of Excellence distinction for the 30th consecutive year! A Legacy of Excellence The Yale Dealer of Excellence award is one of the…
How Automation Can Improve ROI
As customer demands rapidly change and workforce shortages rise, businesses need innovative warehouse management solutions that maintain operational efficiency while keeping costs low. Automation and robotics can be key to improving productivity, ensuring employee morale, boosting customer satisfaction and managing expenses. Upfront spending for automated solutions can be high, but when these solutions are implemented…
Electric vs. Gas-Powered Forklifts
When you manage a busy warehouse or material handling operation, choosing the right equipment is crucial for getting the job done efficiently, safely and at the right cost. Electric or gas-powered models have unique considerations and are best for different applications. Each has its strengths, but they also come with some considerations that might not suit…
Common Forklift Accidents and How to Avoid Them
As a warehouse owner or worker, maintaining a safe and hazard-free environment is important, especially when your team uses equipment like forklifts. Applying safety protocols and proper forklift maintenance prevents workplace injuries and keeps your operations running smoothly. Facilities that use powered industrial trucks should follow the Occupational Safety and Health Administration’s (OSHA) safe forklift operation standards — however,…
