Any height Scaffold-free
Rope access
SPRAT-trained technicians on rope descent systems (RDS) for fast, flexible work on towers and complex facades.
Safety & certifications
Safety first, at every height.
We go to great heights to get the job done — so safety is our top priority. On every project we protect clients, crew members and bystanders alike.
Certifications
Certified, compliant and insured.
Industry memberships, training standards and insurance that protect your building, your tenants and our crew.
A proud member of IPAF
The International Powered Access Federation promotes the safe and effective use of powered access equipment. All of our operators are certified to operate aerial lifts, and Skyway is an official IPAF training and certification center.
OSHA compliant
The Occupational Safety and Health Administration ensures safe and healthful working conditions. We adhere to all of the rules and regulations enforced by OSHA.
Affiliated with ANSI
The American National Standards Institute works to strengthen the U.S. economy while ensuring consumer safety and environmental protection.
Licensed & fully insured
Skyway Windows is a registered New York corporation, carrying workers’ compensation and $10 million in general liability insurance.
SPRAT-trained rope access
Our rope access technicians are trained to the standards of SPRAT, the Society of Professional Rope Access Technicians, for safe work on rope descent systems.
SST-qualified crews
Where a project requires it, our personnel hold New York City Site Safety Training (SST) cards.
IPAF training center
Certified operators, certified equipment.
Skyway is an official IPAF training and certification center, so every lift operator on our crew is trained and certified in-house — on the same machines they use on your building.
- Truck-mounted lifts from our sister company Skyway Lifts: Skylift S230 XR, Skylift S183 XDT and Palfinger P280 AXE
- Operators certified to IPAF standards
- Work planned to OSHA rules and ANSI standards
- Crews kept up to date on the latest safety regulations and technology
On every job
How we keep every job safe.
Planned for each job
Job-specific safety procedures on every project: a Job Hazard Analysis (JHA), equipment inspections and a toolbox talk with the crew.
People below
Sidewalk safety, timing and traffic-control planning for lift work are arranged around tenants, visitors and pedestrians.
Trained crews
OSHA, SST, IPAF and SPRAT-qualified personnel where applicable, kept up to date on the latest regulations.
Safe products
A 100% biodegradable cleaning formula that is kind to people, plants and the environment.
Access methods
The right equipment for every facade.
We choose the safest and most efficient way up for each building — and we own the equipment to do it.
Suspended Gondolas & stages
Gondolas & scaffolding
We operate building gondolas (BMU) and work from suspended or pipe scaffolding where the facade calls for it.
40–230 ft Working height
Truck-mounted lifts
Our own fleet through Skyway Lifts reaches the facade straight from the street.
Low-rise No ladders
Water-fed poles
Purified water and telescopic poles for streak-free low-rise glass and hard-to-reach windows.
FAQ
Safety questions.
01 Are you licensed and insured?
Yes. Skyway Windows is a registered New York corporation, carrying workers’ compensation and $10 million in general liability insurance.
02 Are your lift operators certified?
Yes. As members of IPAF, all of our operators are certified to operate aerial lift equipment. Skyway is also an official IPAF training and certification center.
03 Are your rope access technicians certified?
Yes. Our rope access technicians are SPRAT-trained and work on rope descent systems (RDS) following job-specific safety procedures.
04 What safety procedures do you follow on each job?
Every project is supported by trained personnel and job-specific safety procedures, including equipment inspections, a Job Hazard Analysis (JHA), toolbox talks with the crew and traffic-control planning where lifts work from the street.
05 Do you need scaffolding to clean our building?
Usually not. Depending on the building we use rope access, the building’s own gondola (BMU) or a truck-mounted lift that works straight from the street.
06 How do you protect people on the sidewalk?
We plan access, sidewalk safety and timing around your tenants, visitors and pedestrians before any work at height begins.
07 Are your cleaning products safe?
Yes. We use a 100% biodegradable cleaning formula that is kind to the environment and keeps windows cleaner for longer.
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