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…
How to Become a Certified Forklift Operator
Forklifts are serious industrial tools that, when used safely, improve productivity in warehouses and other industrial settings. To pursue a career as a forklift driver in Ohio, West Virginia or Pennsylvania, you’ll need certain skills and qualifications. Forklift certification courses…
Industrial Sustainability and GEM Cars
For businesses looking to go green or simply save costs, electric industrial cars can be a promising solution. These low-speed vehicles (LSVs) combine cutting-edge electric technology with the flexibility to serve a wide range of applications. They can be used…
Why Choose a GEM Low-Speed Vehicle Over a Golf Cart
Low-speed vehicles (LSV) and golf carts are often top choices when considering a sustainable and cost-effective alternative to traditional gasoline-powered vehicles. However, their uses differ — golf carts aren’t street legal, so they limit you to private settings, like college…
Top 3 Ways to Prevent Forklift Accidents
Forklifts are highly valuable to warehouse operations, and establishing comprehensive protocols to promote safety is key to maximizing their benefits. In 2021 and 2022, the National Safety Council (NSC) recorded 15,480 missed work cases (DAFW) due to forklift injuries alone. Understanding the…
Terry Rosenfeld Retirement Celebration
Terry Rosenfeld Retirement Celebration August 9, 2024 marks the end of an era at Burns Industrial Equipment as Terry Burns Rosenfeld retires, leaving behind an indelible legacy that will be cherished for years to come. Terry, one of the four…
Everything You Need to Know About Forklift Load Capacity
Training equipment operators to understand forklift load capacity is vital for workplace safety. Every product is different in shape and size, so operators have to make in-the-moment decisions about how to load, lift and move products safely. By understanding the…
The Most Common Forklift Problems and How to Avoid Them
If you own a warehouse, you probably rely heavily on forklifts. While the most common forklift accidents happen because of operator error, it is possible for mechanical issues to cause accidents, too. Since warehouses and distribution centers put forklifts through…
How to Choose the Right Tires for Your Forklift
When shopping for forklift truck tires, you want to choose the ones that meet your project’s specific conditions and machine’s needs. The right set can be great functionality and offer a smooth driving experience for the operator. This guide shows…
Take Your Daughters and Sons To Work Day 2024
Take Your Daughters and Sons To Work Day at our Pittsburgh office was last week and the Burns Team was thrilled to welcome our young visitors! It’s a special day when kids get to see what their parents and grandparents…
Pallet Racking Guide — Maximize Your Warehouse Efficiency
Pallet racking systems offer many advantages for warehouse operations. These solutions help your facility maximize efficiency and supercharge your daily operations, from streamlining inventory management practices to optimizing storage capacity. With various racks available and ever-changing warehousing needs, finding the…
2023 Yale Dealer of Excellence Awarded for 29th Consecutive Year
Burns Industrial Equipment is pleased to announce its recognition by Yale Lift Truck Technologies with the 2023 Dealer of Excellence award. This annual award honors Yale dealers who have exhibited focused leadership and continue to drive their customers to the…
