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Safety and leadership focus at IPAF’s Working at Height
Conference and awards attracts delegates from across the North American access industry 
Winners of International Awards for Powered Access 2026 revealed in Istanbul
Brazilian pioneer Cristian Nacht, Manlift Middle East, İstanbul Vinç, Sunbelt Rentals and Trackunit among winners at the 2026 IAPA awards.
Hamm offers ‘Brake Assist’ on tandem rollers
Obstacle detection technology will initiate automatic braking if risks identified
Shortlist for Working at Height Awards 2026 announced
IPAF reveals shortlist for US awards ceremony in Orlando 
Interview: new IPAF president’s vision for the access industry
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Safety, training, digitalisation and growing awareness are among Kai Schliephake’s key concerns 
New IPAF president announced
Kai Schliephake, managing director of Germany-based rental cooperative PartnerLift, takes on role
United Rentals receives mutiple industry awards
Awards in 2026 cover safety, collaboration, professional development and veteran support 
IPAF launches 2026 global safety campaign
Check It! calls on everyone in the industry to take shared responsibility for safety 
Safety Shield extends its AI-based proximity warning systems
UK company has pioneered human form recognition (HFR) technology to help prevent accidents involving mobile machinery
Turner shares AI-powered safety tool with broader construction industry
Turner Construction has shared its AI-powered safety tool, called SafeT Coach, available to the broader construction industry
Genie focuses on safety at APEX with technology debut
Company celebrates 60th anniversary with range of safety features fitted to lifts 
IPAF releases third ‘Share Your Story’ video
Pedestrian Control Incident focuses on driver injured while delivering MEWPs 
Develon to launch next-generation excavators at ConExpo
OEM returns to Las Vegas with new heavy and compact machines, live demonstrations and hands-on operator experiences
Earthmoving equipment: where technology and comfort converge
Advances in automation, digital systems and cab ergonomics are reshaping the operator’s role in earthmoving equipment
Sinoboom launches collision avoidance system
System deploys three-dimensional sensing to detect stationary and mobile risks
Interview: Sunbelt UK’s Phil Parker on innovation and procurement
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CEO of Sunbelt Rentals UK & Ireland talks about product innovation, customer partnerships, and the impact of Chinese OEMs
Bravi introduces new Leonardo
The third model in the Leonardo range offers a balance between height, capacity and weight 
Bravi launches Residential 170 for low-level work at height
Compact lift targets residential construction jobsites with safer, faster access solutions
Working at Height Award winners announced
The North American access and rental industry celebrated its best in Nashville
IPAF warns against misuse of transport platforms
Statement says further action to be taken if industry flouts EN standards 
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