Airports play a crucial role in global transportation, connecting people and goods around the world. However, the aviation industry is also a significant contributor to carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions and environmental pollution. To combat this, airports are increasingly turning to… Read the rest
While a stray piece of metal sitting in your driveway might give you a slow flat, that same foreign object on an auto speedway track during racing operations can cause a major incident. Let’s see the pros track maintenance for… Read the rest
In industries such as construction, logistics, manufacturing, and maintenance, debris and foreign objects on surfaces can pose a significant risk to tires, leading to potential damage, downtime, and costly repairs.
However, with the advancement of technology, tools like magnetic sweepers… Read the rest
Military aviation organizations typically have a critical requirement for effective foreign object damage prevention (FOD) programs. Their flights provide national security functions, aircraft are often uniquely susceptible to debris ingestion, and suspending operations due to a FOD incident can impact… Read the rest
Reporting Foreign Object Damage (FOD) incidents is crucial to maintaining the safety and integrity of airports. FOD refers to foreign object debris that can potentially harm aircraft, equipment, or airport infrastructure. By promptly reporting FOD incidents, airport personnel can take… Read the rest
Foreign Object Damage (FOD) poses a significant threat to the safety and infrastructure of civil airports. FOD refers to any object or debris that can cause harm to aircraft, equipment, or airport structures. The implementation of an efficient airport FOD… Read the rest
I can usually assess the entirety of a tool room’s safety and health by poking around for an hour. Through experience, I’ve learned to run through a simple tool control checklist. I look for the following items for tool room… Read the rest
If you are at the wrong place at the wrong time, foreign object debris will easily cause a workplace injury in both aviation and manufacturing environments. Small rocks thrown into the air by rotor wash can attack you like projectile weapons.… Read the rest
It is essential to any FOD program that the working environment be properly segmented and clearly marked according to FOD sensitivity. When in place, designated FOD area signs enable workers and visitors to properly identify the level of caution that… Read the rest
AS 9100 is the International Aerospace Industry Quality Management Standard.
It is specifically written by the aerospace industry to improve quality and ensure the integrity of supplies to the industry. It has been published in Europe as EN 9100, in the United… Read the rest