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The Complete FOD Prevention Program Guide
A 216-page field manual covering how to build, run and audit a Foreign Object Debris prevention program, with every form you need.
Request the Free Guide Browse the chapter index- 216-page field manual (PDF)
- 17 printable and editable forms
- Excel Corrective Action Tracker
- 3 training lesson plans
Focused Guides and Toolkits
Short, practical guides with checklists, forms and templates for a specific job.
NAS 412 FOD Compliance GuideRisk-based program, worksheets and templates built around NAS412 and AS9146.Get the guideAS9146 Requirements GuidePlain-English framework, gap analysis and templates for an AS9146-aligned program.Get the guideFOD Manager's HandbookCharter, first 30 days, risk register, metrics and audit readiness.Get the guide30-Day FOD Program Implementation PlanA day-by-day roadmap to build or strengthen a FOD program.Get the guideFOD Walkdown Guide and ChecklistPlan, conduct and document walkdowns with five ready-to-use forms.Get the guideFOD Audit and Inspection ChecklistReusable checklists, six audit modules and finding records.Get the guideFOD Tool Control and Accountability GuideTool policy, issue and return, missing tool response and six forms.Get the guideFOD Container and Collection Station GuideSelect, place, mark, inspect and empty FOD collection points.Get the guideFOD Area Classification and Facility Marking GuideClassify areas, mark boundaries and plan signs, tape and stations.Get the guideFOD Incident Investigation and Root Cause GuideContain, investigate, find root causes and verify corrective action.Get the guideFOD Training Guide and Employee HandoutLesson plan, scenarios, knowledge check and a print-ready handout.Get the guideFOD Training Employee HandoutA three-page reminder for before entry, during work and at handoff.Get the handout
Free Forms, Checklists and Templates
Individual tools you can download and put to work today.
FOD Prevention ChecklistFor aviation and aerospace teams.DownloadFOD Walk ChecklistFor aviation foreign object debris inspections.DownloadFOD Inspection FormFor aviation and aerospace work areas.DownloadFOD Audit ChecklistFor aviation and aerospace facilities.DownloadSupervisor FOD Briefing CardA standard pre-walk briefing script.DownloadFOD Hotspot Map WorksheetTrack repeat locations and assign controls.DownloadRepeat FOD Investigation WorksheetStructured investigation of recurring findings.DownloadCorrective Action TrackerAction assignment, status and verification.DownloadMonthly FOD Dashboard TemplateTrend review and management reporting.Download30-Day FOD Reduction Challenge ScoreboardMeasure a focused improvement campaign.DownloadReturn-to-Service FOD Verification ChecklistRelease areas and equipment after maintenance.DownloadFOD Shift Handoff SheetCross-shift FOD status communication.DownloadFOD Program Maturity Self-AssessmentScore your current program and set targets.DownloadContractor and Visitor FOD ManagementOrientation checklist and visitor briefing card.DownloadFOD Field PostersThree visual management poster designs.DownloadFOD Awareness Quiz16-question scored competency assessment.Take the quiz
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