The U.S. Department of Labor recently announced in a news release that the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OHSA) and Manhattan Construction Florida Inc. have established a partnership to facilitate worker safety and health on the Southwest Florida International Airport expansion project.
The partnership's goal is to reduce work-related injuries during the terminal expansion's construction phase by using a contractor-government approach to safety and health.
“We are excited for our sixth @OSHA_DOL strategic partnership during construction of the terminal expansion project at Southwest Florida International Airport in Fort Myers. USF's on-site safety and health consultation program is also a partner,” the Manhattan Construction Group announced on Twitter.
The partnership will address multiple concerns, including the proper use of personal protection equipment (PPE), avoiding heat stroke and preventing falls.
Additionally, the agreement will promote the development and implementation of safety and health programs, as well as the provision of safety and health training to employees, employers and supervisors.
The on-site safety and health consultation program of the University of South Florida will also participate in this endeavor.
Current Southwest Florida International Airport expansion designs include the addition of extra seats, retail space and a business lounge, as well as a link between the airport's three existing concourses and the consolidation of Transportation Security Administration (TSA) security checkpoints.
