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FOD Prevention Training Resources

An effective FOD prevention program starts with awareness. Every member of your team — from new hires to experienced managers — needs to understand what FOD is, why it matters, and what they can do about it every day.

These resources include training presentations, new employee orientation guides, FOD Awareness Week planning tools, and practical advice for building a lasting safety culture at your organization.

New to FOD?

Start with the basics:
What is FOD?

Then read:
Setting Up a Company FOD Program

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Training

Back to Play: Ensuring a Safe Start to Fall Athletics with Effective Turf Cleaning Practices

As the leaves begin to change and the crisp air signals the return of fall athletics, ensuring that synthetic fields…

Sep 10, 2025

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FOD Operations

FOD Prevention as a Business Case: Calculating ROI from Equipment Investments

Foreign Object Debris (FOD) is more than a safety concern—it’s a financial liability. In aviation, military, motorsports, and industrial sectors,…

Jul 15, 2025

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Airports

Foreign Object Debris and Damage (FOD) at Heliports

When airport professionals attempt to mitigate Foreign Object Debris and Foreign Object Damage (FOD), they often focus on fixed-wing aircraft,…

Jan 20, 2025

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Airports

Training Airport Ground Crews to Combat FOD

Foreign Object Damage (FOD) presents a significant threat to aviation safety and operational efficiency at airports worldwide. Effective training of…

Sep 17, 2024

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Training

Foreign Object Debris/Damage Training for New Employees

For many workers foreign object debris training means nap time; a boring video in a darkened room administered by a…

Nov 29, 2022

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FOD Operations

The Importance of Data for FOD Analysis

Accurate FOD Data + Thorough Analysis + Effective Action = Fewer FOD Incidents Wherever aerospace products are manufactured or flown,…

Nov 28, 2022

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Training

The Hidden Cost Of FOD

How much does FOD cost the aerospace industry? During my two-year tour at Pyestock, I studied in detail the number…

Nov 28, 2022

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Training

Introduction to Cleanrooms and Compliance

Do you think your employees have a hard time keeping their phones and other devices out of FOD sensitive areas?…

Nov 22, 2022

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Training

How Do I Prevent FOD?

Among the best pieces of advice I’ve heard in the past is to remember to use your eyes, ears and mind. If…

Nov 21, 2022

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Training

Getting The Word Out

In order to keep FOD prevention at the forefront of everyone’s mind, you will need to make it a physical…

Nov 21, 2022

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Airports

FOD Damage and Mishap Investigation

Why Investigate FOD Damage? Simply, we can’t apply appropriate corrective actions if the problem is not clearly identified. Those who…

Nov 18, 2022

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Training

How To Host A FOD Awareness Week

Increase FOD Awareness in only 5 days Hosting a FOD Awareness Week is a week-long schedule of events targeted to…

Nov 18, 2022

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Training

FOD Awareness Basic Training Presentation

This thorough training presentation is available in PPT and PDF formats that can be used in both civilian and military…

Nov 17, 2022

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Airports

Basic Tools, Parts Control, & Aviation Tool Control Programs

A Place For Everything, And Everything In Its Place Basic tools and parts control procedures are critical for the FOD…

Nov 17, 2022

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Training

Advice For New FOD Prevention Managers

If you are seeking advice for new FOD prevention managers, you have come to the right place! My FOD Prevention…

Nov 16, 2022

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