Lift and Access

16/07/2025

The July–August issue of Lift and Access is here!

In this issue, we highlight the latest in knuckleboom crane innovation, speak with Palfinger’s Chris Shallenberg on the company’s broader vision, examine how inflation is fueling equipment rentals and get insights on protecting crews from heat-related illness this summer.

Read the full issue: https://publication.liftandaccess.com/lift-and-access-july-august-2025/0044320001752181019

10/07/2025

Check out the latest from Lift & Access:

🤝 Commercial Group Lifting Products acquires F.D. Lake Co., expanding its services in Michigan: https://www.liftandaccess.com/article/jlg-introduces-rapid-replaceable-platform-for-select-boom-lifts

🛠️ JLG Industries introduces its Rapid Replaceable Platform for select boom lifts: https://www.liftandaccess.com/article/fd-lake-co-joins-commercial-group

26/06/2025

Entries for the 2025 LLEAP Awards are still open! 🏆 The awards help honor the industry’s most innovative equipment, support products and services introduced in the past year.

Enter before July 3: https://www.liftandaccess.com/article/entries-now-open-for-2025-lleap-awards

24/06/2025

June marks National Safety Awareness Month, underscoring the importance of preventing injuries before they happen. In the lifting and access industry, where working at height and near power lines is routine, even small safety improvements can have a life-saving impact.

Safety starts with awareness — every job, every time.

Learn more:

June is National Safety Awareness Month. Learn how lift operators can prevent injuries with inspections, fall protection and safer site practices.

18/06/2025

Minimizing downtime is key to maximizing the total cost of ownership (TCO) for your equipment.

Our latest article, featuring insights from JLG Industries, covers essential inspection tips and replacement strategies to keep your fleet running smoothly and efficiently: https://www.liftandaccess.com/blog/parts-and-maintenance-choices-impact-machine-tco

12/06/2025

Happy Global Lifting Awareness Day!

Today we recognize the hardworking professionals that keep the lifting industry moving safely and efficiently. From operators to manufacturers, your commitment helps build and lift the world around us.

04/06/2025

Balancing equipment design, supply chain and emerging tech is no easy task — especially in the utility market.

Joe Caywood at Terex Utilities speaks with Lift and Access about how his team navigates weight management, emissions compliance and lead times to keep customers ready for what’s next:

Joe Caywood of Terex Utilities shares how the company drives safe, cost-effective and productive solutions for today’s changing utility landscape.

29/05/2025

May is Skin Cancer Awareness Month and serves as a crucial reminder that equipment operators face increased risk from sun exposure every day on the job.

UV rays can harm skin even when it’s cloudy. Protect your team by limiting sun exposure during peak hours, wearing protective gear and applying broad-spectrum sunscreen with SPF 30 or higher.

Regular skin checks and awareness of warning signs can make all the difference.

May is Skin Cancer Awareness Month. Protect crews from UV exposure with prevention steps.

27/05/2025

When the jobsite calls for precision in tight or sensitive spaces, low-level access lifts deliver.

In our latest product roundup, Lift and Access spotlights compact scissor and mast lifts from leading manufacturers—including Skyjack Inc, JLG Industries, Genie, MEC, Snorkel, Hy-Brid Lifts and Haulotte. These machines are designed to navigate narrow corridors, protect delicate floors and deliver quiet, efficient performance indoors and out.

From aviation-ready packages to micro-sized designs that fit through doorways and elevators, see how these platforms shape safer, more efficient low-level access.

Read the full roundup

Explore compact, electric lifts built for precision work indoors—ideal for tight areas, delicate floors and low-level maintenance or installation.

22/05/2025

From operators to techs to managers, everyone on a jobsite faces pressure. And in an industry where safety is critical, mental health must be part of the conversation.

Su***de is the 10th leading cause of death in the U.S., and research shows that physically demanding, high-pressure jobs—like those in aerial and lifting environments—carry elevated mental health risks.

This Mental Health Awareness Month, explore resources that can help save lives.

Construction workers face rising su***de rates. Get free support and training this Mental Health Awareness Month. Call 988.

19/05/2025

Education, equipment events, networking opportunities and special activities are on tap for EUFMC 2025.

The 72nd annual Electric Utility Fleet Managers Conference returns to Williamsburg, Virginia, June 1–4, and it's set to spotlight fleet safety, electrification and innovation.

With fleet attendance growing nearly 10% annually, EUFMC continues to be a must-attend for fleet professionals managing utility equipment across electric utilities, co-ops, contractors and municipalities.

New for 2025: The Equipment Show and Drive-Thru demonstration moves to a single enhanced site at Busch Gardens Scotland lot, offering more than 60 displays and hands-on experiences in one centralized location.

Learn more about what makes EUFMC the premier educational and equipment event for the utility industry.

EUFMC 2025 returns June 1–4 with expert-led sessions, new equipment demos and expanded networking for utility fleet professionals in Williamsburg, VA.

14/05/2025

The May-June issue of Lift and Access is here!

This edition covers strategies for dealing with muddy jobsites, minimizing equipment downtime and exploring alternative risk financing. It also features an interview with Joe Caywood from Terex UtilitiesUtilities and a preview of EUFMC 2025.

Check out the full issue: https://secure.viewer.zmags.com/publication/33489269