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Window Washing Platforms Could Aid Rescue Efforts
Massachusetts inspector William Shipps suggests mechanically operated window washing platforms could serve as escape routes in fires. He notes high safety of current wash crews and cites 1974 injury days. platforms on tall buildings like John Hancock are enclosed and track guided.
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Boston
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John Zabaski
Zabaski
Massachusetts
William Shipps
Shipps
U.S. Labor Department
John Hancock Building
Hancock