FOD Prevention Resources
Are you new to Foreign Object Debris / Damage control in an aviation, automotive, military, or manufacturing environment? Do you need to learn more about FOD prevention, improve your staff’s awareness of safety issues, or get a handle on tool and parts control?
- Are you new and just starting to learn what FOD is?
- Researching FOD prevention in aviation?
- Responsible for your Air Force FOD program?
- Setting up a company FOD Program for your airline?
- Trying to remove debris from racetracks?
- Tasked with controlling FOD in manufacturing at your factory?
These practical, non-technical articles and resources are designed to get you grounded in the basic elements of a FOD control program.
FOD 101
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- Reduce Airport Emissions with Unmanned Vehicles
- Best Practices for Reporting FOD Incidents
- Effective Strategies to Prevent FOD at Civil Airports
- The Importance of FOD Signs
- Wildlife: Airport Management’s Responsibility
- Sample Use Case: Crowded Cargo Ramp
- Managing Wildlife for Airport Operators
- Pilot Checklist to Prevent Wildlife Strikes
- Keep Your Private Aircraft FOD-Free
- FOD Damage and Mishap Investigation
Training
- FOD Training for New Employees
- The Hidden Cost Of FOD
- The Importance of Data for FOD Analysis
- Introduction to Cleanrooms and Compliance
- Getting The Word Out
- How Do I Prevent FOD?
- FOD Damage and Mishap Investigation
- How To Host A FOD Awareness Week
- FOD Awareness Basic Training Presentation
- Basic Tools and Parts Control
Operations
- Reduce Airport Emissions with Unmanned Vehicles
- Motor Speedway Track Maintenance
- Using Magnetic Sweepers To Prevent Tire Damage
- Comparing Military FOD Programs
- Tool Room Assessment Check List
- The Importance of FOD Signs
- Workplace Safety in a FOD Environment
- The Importance of Data for FOD Analysis
- Monitoring in a FOD Environment
- Formalizing The FOD Manager Position
FOD Forms & Templates
- Sample FOD Database and Template
- FOD Walk Report and Template
- The FOD Prevention Plan Template
- FOD Plan and Compliance Checklist
- FOD Inspection Checklist and Template
- FOD Incident Report and Template
- Corrective Action Plan Guideline and Template
- Flightline FOD Assessment Grading Checklist
- Customer Feedback Form and Template