
- Are FOD-sensitive areas designated with signage and/or other visual markings?
- Is access to sensitive areas controlled and are trained escorts available for visitors?
- Are tools and supplies clean, inventoried and traceable in sensitive areas?
- Are floor and ground surfaces swept on a regular and an as-needed basis?
- Do all personnel practice “Clean As You Go” as a routine part of their duties?
- Is sweeping, cleaning and disposal equipment adequate and in good working order?
- Do you have a formal and documented FOD control and training program?
- Are FOD incidents documented, investigated, and evaluated for corrective procedures?
- Sweeping and cleaning sessions
- Inspections and evaluations
- Training sessions
- Foreign Object Debris incidents
- Foreign Object Damage incidents
- Meetings
- Memos and emails
- Corrective actions
If an outside organization – such as a trade group, corporate client, or regulatory agency – is scheduled to inspect your facility, you can prepare for it with a “mock audit.” This means that you conduct your own internal audit in advance, identifying and correcting any problems before the outside folks have a chance to find them.

- The International Air Transport Association has several audit manuals focused on airline ground operations.
- For aerospace manufacturers, the International Aerospace Quality Group’s 911 Auditor Guidance Material lists hundreds of suggested questions related to AS 9100 standards.
- The Association of Internal Airport Auditors offers members the opportunity to share knowledge, learn skills, promote airport efficiency, and attend an annual conference.