CFE Equipment – Blog
The Importance of Forklift Operator Training
The Occupational Safety and Health Act of 1970 issued a provision for only authorized and trained operators to operate a power industrial truck. With such regulations and high demand for heavy machinery, the need for skilled operators is foreseen to skyrocket in the...
Everything You Need to Know About Forklift Classes
If your goal is to move, by picking up and transporting, heavy materials over a short distance, then a forklift truck or forklift equipment is what you are aiming to use. This understanding, however, is not sufficient in itself. Proper knowledge requires you to...
Lithium-Ion Batteries: The Future of Forklifts
The material handling and warehousing-transportation industry is being revolutionized by the lithium-ion batteries being used in forklifts these days. Lithium-Ion (LI) batteries are better than acid batteries for quite a few reasons such as cost savings, safety,...
What are the Benefits of Buying a Reconditioned Forklift?
Whether you are a warehouse or a storage unit, a forklift is one of the most essential machines for the lifting, loading, and maneuvering of heavy pallets. Not having them in place can hinder your operations. It is important to have the right type and number of...
OSHA Imposed Fines for Material Handling Violations
In December 2010, OSHA penalized a freight carrier company in Rhode Island for $76,000 after an operator suffered foot injury. The authority has determined many counts where the lift truck is being operated incorrectly that resulted to mishap and worker’s…
Checking Your Forks
Forklift forks will start to get worn the after the first use. If you often use your lift truck, then it’s a very, very good idea to regularly inspect the forks. Here are a few things to look for while inspecting the forks: The thickness of…
Customer Service
Everyone has most likely had a negative customer service experience before. Poor customer service is one of if not the leading factor in losing customers. It is also a factor in preventing new customers, because people are more likely to talk about a…
CFE Helps Ship WWII Anchor
Members of team CFE out of our Richmond branch donated their time and expertise to help assist in the shipment of a World War II anchor from Virginia to New Mexico. The historic anchor is on loan to the City of Clovis as part of an Eagle Scout Project by…
The Benefits of a “Blue Safety Light”
Facility safety is a major concern for many employers and employees in material handling spaces, including here at CFE Equipment. The operation of this equipment can be dangerous when certain procedures are not followed. We all know the dangers of work place…
