Current Airport Inspection Practices Regarding FOD (Foreign Object Debris/Damage) (2011) / Chapter Skim
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As found in the survey of airport operators, the vast majority of airports do not operate FOD detection or removal equipment, and simply rely on visual and manual inspections; therefore, the following human factor issues may be especially important for these operators to consider when performing a visual inspection. First, visual acuity is especially important to consider, and refers to the clearness of one's vision.
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10) : An effective FOD management program requires more than the implementation of rules and procedures to be followed.
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to attend training. PROMOTION Once initial training has been conducted, it is important to promote the FOD management program.
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Awareness FOD Walk An innovative way to detect FOD, as well as promote an awareness of FOD prevention, is to organize team events that center around FOD detection. The most widely used such method is commonly referred to as a "FOD Walk" (Figure 34)
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. Additional Awareness Activities Effective FOD management programs regularly incorporate various activities to keep personnel engaged with FOD prevention.
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Airports may also find it useful to develop methods to exchange safety-related information with other airport operators. CURRENT AIRPORT TRAINING, PROMOTION, AND MANAGEMENT PRACTICES Programs and Practices in Use When queried about the types of FOD awareness programs and practices currently in use, participating airports shared a wide variety of programs.
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One-third of participating airports have no specific person in charge of the airport's FOD management program. Not one respondent indicated that this duty was carried out by an outside consultant.
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. Additional Resources When presented with the possibility of acquiring additional resources for enhancing a FOD management program, more than 70% indicated they would acquire equipment or technology for detection and/or removal.
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