Prime Window Cleaning outlines safety protocols for Times Square high-rises

Prime Window Cleaning, an exterior maintenance company based in Brooklyn, has released details regarding its safety protocols and specialized equipment for cleaning high-rise windows in Times Square. The announcement follows increased public scrutiny and concern over high-altitude window washing incidents involving suspended access equipment in Manhattan.

The company stated the disclosure aims to inform property managers and building owners of the standards used when working at extreme heights in dense commercial areas. This comes as Manhattan property managers increasingly demand safety compliance documentation before scheduling maintenance.

High-rise cleaning in New York City has faced renewed attention due to recent publicized incidents involving scaffolding and suspended platforms in Midtown Manhattan. The U.S. Occupational Safety and Health Administration notes that falls are a leading cause of fatalities in the construction and building maintenance sectors. To manage these risks, Prime Window Cleaning utilizes various methods, including bucket trucks, extended-reach poles, rooftop rigging systems, and rope-descent equipment, tailored to specific building architectures.