Spooky FOD: Post-Halloween Cleanups at Sports Fields and Motorsports Venues

As the dust settles after Halloween festivities, sports fields and motorsport venues are often left with a frightful aftermath: foreign object debris (FOD). The excitement of Halloween-themed events, complete with trick-or-treating on tracks and costumed spectators, can lead to unique… Read the rest

Autumn Hazards: Stay Ahead of Seasonal Debris

Safety First: Why Autumn Debris Matters When the air cools and the trees shed their leaves, autumn brings not only beauty but also hidden risks. For facilities managing aircraft, vehicles, or heavy equipment, this season creates unique challenges tied to… Read the rest

Stockpiling Smarter: Building a Hurricane-Season Inventory of Cleaning Equipment and Supplies

Preparing with Precision: Equipping Against the Storm As hurricane season looms, airports, military installations, motorsport venues and other facilities with extensive ground operations must strategically prepare to ensure swift and efficient post-storm recovery. These facilities, each with unique vulnerabilities, can… Read the rest

Preparing for Windblown Debris

Effective Strategies for Ensuring Safety and Efficiency at Aviation and Motorsport Venues As summer storms leave, the threat of windblown debris becomes a critical concern for both airport and motorsport operators. With gusty winds capable of uprooting loose materials and… Read the rest

FOD Prevention as a Business Case: Calculating ROI from Equipment Investments

Investing in a FOD sweeper like the FOD-Razor® is a strong start—but real value comes [...]

Maximizing Utilization: Getting the Most from Your FOD Equipment

Investing in a FOD sweeper like the FOD-Razor® is a strong start—but real value comes [...]

Runway Maintenance 101: FOD Prevention Strategies for Safer Airport Operations

Every safe takeoff depends on a clean runway. Foreign Object Debris (FOD) still costs the [...]

Why Summer is Peak FOD Season: Understanding the Seasonal Spike in Foreign Object Debris

Heat, traffic, and fast-paced ops create a perfect storm for Foreign Object Debris. From cracked [...]

Foreign Object Debris Control at Airline Ramps

Training and Awareness Effective FOD training programs should cover a wide range of topics, including the identification of common debris items, understanding risks and consequences, and learning proper reporting and removal procedures. Training sessions can include practical demonstrations, workshops, and… Read the rest

Foreign Object Debris and Damage (FOD) at Heliports

FOD Risks At heliports, risks generally fall into two categories. External. Rotor wash can send loose objects lying on or near the helipad flying through the air, impacting rotor systems, fuselage, windows, landing gear, nearby aircraft, ground equipment or personnel.… Read the rest