FOD Prevention Resources
Are you new to Foreign Object Debris / Damage control in an aviation, automotive, military, or manufacturing environment? Do you need to learn more about FOD prevention, improve your staff’s awareness of safety issues, or get a handle on tool and parts control?
- Are you new and just starting to learn what FOD is?
- Researching FOD prevention in aviation?
- Responsible for your Air Force FOD program?
- Setting up a company FOD Program for your airline?
- Trying to remove debris from racetracks?
- Tasked with controlling FOD in manufacturing at your factory?
These practical, non-technical articles and resources are designed to get you grounded in the basic elements of a FOD control program.
FOD 101
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- Top Advantages of Using a Mechanical Runway Sweeper for Airport Safety
- How Airport Runway Sweepers Help Prevent Foreign Object Damage (FOD)
- Maximizing Utilization: Getting the Most from Your FOD Equipment
- Runway Maintenance 101: FOD Prevention Strategies for Safer Airport Operations
- Why Summer is Peak FOD Season: Understanding the Seasonal Spike in Foreign Object Debris
- Foreign Object Debris Control at Airline Ramps
- Foreign Object Debris and Damage (FOD) at Heliports
- AI Enhances Foreign Object Debris (FOD) Detection
- Training Airport Ground Crews to Combat FOD
- FOD in Airport Construction: How to Control Foreign Object Debris
Training
- FOD Prevention as a Business Case: Calculating ROI from Equipment Investments
- Foreign Object Debris and Damage (FOD) at Heliports
- Training Airport Ground Crews to Combat FOD
- Foreign Object Debris/Damage Training for New Employees
- The Hidden Cost Of FOD
- The Importance of Data for FOD Analysis
- Introduction to Cleanrooms and Compliance
- Getting The Word Out
- How Do I Prevent FOD?
- FOD Damage and Mishap Investigation
Manufacturing
- The Importance of FOD Signs
- What is AS 9100?
- Surviving a FOD Program Audit
- Sample Use Case: Small Factory
- Infographic: Designating FOD Areas in Manufacturing
- How to Identify and Maintain FOD Sensitive Areas
- FOD Awareness in Manufacturing Presentation
- Basic Tools, Parts Control, & Aviation Tool Control Programs
Operations
- FOD Prevention as a Business Case: Calculating ROI from Equipment Investments
- Maximizing Utilization: Getting the Most from Your FOD Equipment
- Runway Maintenance 101: FOD Prevention Strategies for Safer Airport Operations
- Why Summer is Peak FOD Season: Understanding the Seasonal Spike in Foreign Object Debris
- Foreign Object Debris Control at Airline Ramps
- Foreign Object Debris and Damage (FOD) at Heliports
- AI Enhances Foreign Object Debris (FOD) Detection
- Eco-Friendly Track Maintenance for Motor Speedways
- How Debris Impacts Motor Speedway Performance and Safety
- FOD in Airport Construction: How to Control Foreign Object Debris
FOD Forms & Templates
- Sample FOD Database and Template
- FOD Walk Report and Template
- The FOD Prevention Plan Template
- FOD Plan and Compliance Checklist
- FOD Inspection Checklist and Template
- FOD Incident Report and Template
- Corrective Action Plan Guideline and Template
- Flightline FOD Assessment Grading Checklist
- Customer Feedback Form and Template