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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Without it, the program is handicapped from the start and will suffer a lack of credibility. This commitment and support by top leadership requires resources and a concerted effort to maintain awareness of the FOD management program and the dangers of FOD.
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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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Additional Practices FOD Manager Only 17% of participating airports mentioned that they employ a FOD manager with responsibility for the airport's FOD management program. One-half of respondents explained that these FOD management duties are carried out by an employee as part of their existing job responsibilities.
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of respondents indicated they do have a FOD training program, whereas 53% do not. Quality Assurance When queried about the methods used by airports to ensure the quality of a FOD management program, more than threequarters of participants explained that management oversight was used.
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