Author Archives: David Bragi
Workplace Safety in a FOD Environment
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
Sample Use Case: Small Factory
Congratulations! As the owner or manager of a small- to mid-sized factory, you have just won your first aerospace contract to fabricate small aircraft components at your facility, for delivery to your client’s main assembly plant. The contract includes a clause requiring… Read the rest
Sample Use Case: Crowded Cargo Ramp
Congratulations! It is your first day on your new job as cargo ramp manager. Surveying the area for the first time, you’re highly impressed that this much chaos can fit into such a small apron. For instance, FOD control is weak,… Read the rest
Surviving a FOD Program Audit
Don’t be surprised if one day a team of auditors shows up to ask how and where you dump your debris. Foreign Object Damage control is a critical safety issue. It is also a quality-control clause in many outsourcing contracts,… Read the rest
Infographic: Designating FOD Areas in Manufacturing
Any area where products are made, checked, tested, fixed, stored, or received can be a FOD-free zone. Many facilities use a three-layered naming system for jobs and storage areas that are prone to FOD.Post signs, banners, decals, barriers, floor markings,… Read the rest
Keep Your Private Aircraft FOD-Free
Keeping your private aircraft clean and in good repair is your first line of defense against foreign object damage. Routine private aircraft maintenance tasks may seem mundane, but it is vital never to slack off. Aircraft Cleanliness It is best… Read the rest
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? In some industries, you can’t even wear Chapstick on your lips. Welcome to the cleanroom environment. Cleanrooms were originally developed… Read the rest
Comparing Airport Sweeper Equipment
So, instead of looking for the best airport sweeping equipment available, focus instead on acquiring the most appropriate solution for your specific FOD control program. A high-traffic military airfield in a windy, arid climate with a 24-hour operations schedule and… Read the rest
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