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Loose pieces of hardware (all hardware are parts but not all parts are hardware) account for a large number of…

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Please complete the following quiz to test your understanding of the concepts introduced in this module.

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A misplaced tool becomes FOD and a potential hazard to property and lives. Have designated a storage location for each…

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Keep track not only of a tool's location, but also its condition. Before use, inspect a tool for dirt, flaking,…

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Label your tools in a way that identifies them as belonging to you or your department. If one goes missing…

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Designate a storage location for each tool. Consider using a shadow box or board, which uses visual imagery to alert…

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A busy workday means tight schedules, multitasking and frequent interruptions. This can make it easy to forget where you had…

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Please complete the following quiz to test your understanding of the concepts introduced in this module.

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The foundation of a FOD-free environment is good housekeeping. The cleaner your work area, the less likely that FOD will…

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Because humans are not producing it, environmental FOD – such as sand, leaves, twigs, and even animals or birds (called…

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