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  • Quiz

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

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  • Summary

    The term “FOD” refers to Foreign Object Debris and Foreign Object Damage. The first type of FOD causes the second…

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  • The Impact of FOD

    A serious FOD incident can delay or even temporarily shut down a production schedule, resulting in increased costs for the…

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  • What can FOD do?

    FOD is a serious safety concern in the aerospace and aviation industries that is regulated by numerous government agencies in…

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  • Sources of FOD

    Any foreign object can be Foreign Object Debris if it has the potential to cause Foreign Object Damage. Rags, pens,…

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  • What is FOD?

    The term “FOD” (pronounced “f-ah-d”) has two related definitions: Foreign Object Debris and Foreign Object Damage. The first type of…

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  • Key Terms

    These are several of the key terms and definitions that workers must be familiar with in your manufacturing environment. FO…

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  • Objectives

    This course has the following instructional goals: 1) Describe and explain key terms used in FOD Prevention. 2) Describe and…

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  • Welcome

    If you're just sitting down to begin this course for the first time you've likely moved into a new role…

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  • Welcome

    Welcome to this Introduction to FOD and FOD Prevention.  The course you are beginning is intended to introduce you to…

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