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Wildlife: Airport Management’s Responsibility
Generally, the airport operator bears the greatest responsibility for the management of airport wildlife hazards. Over 80% of bird strikes,…
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Foreign Object Debris/Damage Training for New Employees
For many workers foreign object debris training means nap time; a boring video in a darkened room administered by a…
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Sample Use Case: Small Factory
Congratulations! As the owner or manager of a small- to mid-sized factory, you have just won your first aerospace contract to fabricate…
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The Hidden Cost Of FOD
How much does FOD cost the aerospace industry? During my two-year tour at Pyestock, I studied in detail the number…
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The Importance of Data for FOD Analysis
Accurate FOD Data + Thorough Analysis + Effective Action = Fewer FOD Incidents Wherever aerospace products are manufactured or flown,…
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Sample FOD Database and Template
FOD incidents are danger signals of ineffective control methods or practices. Identifying the causes requires detective work and analysis. Analysis…
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Surviving a FOD Program Audit
Don’t be surprised if one day a team of auditors shows up to ask how and where you dump your…
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Sample Use Case: Overseas Military Deployment
The following scenario illustrates how The FOD Control Corporation’s products can help prepare a deployment format for your military unit.…
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Sample Use Case: Crowded Cargo Ramp
Congratulations! It is your first day on your new job as cargo ramp manager. Surveying the area for the first time,…
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Infographic: Designating FOD Areas in Manufacturing
Any area where products are made, checked, tested, fixed, stored, or received can be a FOD-free zone. Many facilities use…