Foreign Object Debris (FOD) poses a significant threat to aircraft and equipment, leading to potential injuries and substantial financial losses within the aviation industry. According to Boeing, the annual cost of FOD-related damages reaches a staggering $4 billion.
FOD includes a wide range of material, including loose hardware, pieces of luggage, cargo supporting material and plastic pallet covers.
A Foreign Object Debris (FOD) Programme
A Foreign Object Debris (FOD) program at airports is essential for ensuring the safety of aircraft operations by preventing damage from debris on runways, taxiways, and aprons.
To mitigate the risks, a comprehensive FOD prevention programme of training, facility inspection and coordination between all parties involved can minimise FOD and its impact.
A programme to control FOD at airports will be most effective when it addresses the following areas:
Regular inspections and sweeping
Staff training
Reporting and documentation
Use of technology
Preventive measures
Coordination with airlines, ground handlers and airport operators
Emergency response
Continuous improvement
Awareness campaigns
Compliance with regulations
Airlines, ground handling agents and airport operators can reduce costs by taking steps to prevent FODs at airport operations.
Staff Training Key to Success
All airport personnel should receive training on the importance of FOD prevention, identification, and removal. Training should include how to report FOD incidents and proper communication channels to ensure proper action.
Our eLearning Courses Covers FOD
The content of Airport College's online eLearning courses takes into account the requirements of the FOD training. For example, Ramp Handling and Airside Safety are two online courses that cover the requirements of the IATA AHM GEN04 Foreign Object Debris (FOD) Programme and RMP10 Ramp Services - Aircraft Arrival.
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