Dust Hazards of 3D Printing

The additive manufacturing process creates an especially dangerous form of FOD – combustible dust clouds in a confined factory space.

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Military FOD Walk

Watch this trio of videos following a FOD Walk performed for the 2017 Air Show at Moody Air Force Base.

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We have redesigned the FOD-Razor® Airport Runway Sweeper!

Featuring a new built-in “hitch and forget” weight-release mechanism, streamlined hitching setup, and durable nylon fiber matting. Contact us for more information.

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Shop Cart Cleanup, FOD, and Grinder “Line of Fire”

Watch this safety video from autoclave manufacturer ASC Process Systems, discussing how to keep factory floors orderly and accident-free in a heavy industry environment.

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Wildlife Strike Gathering

On May 15th – 18th, the International Civil Aviation Organization and Airports Council International will host a symposium on the wildlife strike threat to aircraft operational safety.

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Nothing Holds FOD Like Our FOD Cans

Promote safety awareness with a high-visibility collection point for all types of Foreign Object Debris — from shop rags and loose paper to empty bottles and stray pieces of hardware.

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Sky Lanterns Threaten Navigation

The Airports Authority of India is warning authorities that popular events involving the mass release of paper sky lanterns into air poses a safety hazard for aircraft.

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Video: Molten FOD Conquers Earth

We kid you not! Watch this massive, accidental overflow at a steel factory. At 44 seconds in, you’ll see what it would look like if space aliens attacked with a FOD cannon.

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Hazardous Material Storage

Keep your hazmat chemicals clean, safe and out of the way with our safety-compliant Justrite® brand storeage cabinets, outdoor lockers and drum sheds.

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Civil Engineering Squadron

At Joint Base Langley-Eustis in Virginia. specialists maintain runways and related facilities for the oldest active U.S. Air Force airfield.

Image Credit:  Airman 1st Class Anthony Nin Leclerec, U.S. Air Force.

Video: Ramp Safety

This excellent training video utilizes real-life examples of safe and unsafe practices when handling aircraft and ground equipment on the ramp.

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Read our White Papers!

Looking for ideas? Our free white papers and sample use case will increase your knowledge and improve your FOD program.Contact us for details.

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Printed Circuit Boards

Electronic PCB assemblies may not be a clean as you think, even fresh out of the assembly plant. Manufacturers need to improve their debris-removal procedures.

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Accident Rate Plunges

The International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) reports that the global commercial aviation accident rate is at an all-time low.

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New! The FOD-Razor™ v.2

We’re upgrading our popular FOD-Razor™ Airport Runway sweeper with a more durable turf material, increasing its lifespan for even greater value to your runway sweeping program! Contact us for details.

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The “Dirt Boyz”

When the pavement at Barksdale Air Force Base takes a pounding from heavy rains and a wing of B-52 Stratofortresses, it’s up to the 2nd Civil Engineering Squadron to repair it.

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Video: Helipad Safety

Do you ever work or travel around helicopters? A leading air medical transport operator teaches you how to stay safe and complete your mission, especially during emergency operations.

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New! The FOD-Razor™ v.2

We’re upgrading our popular FOD-Razor™ Airport Runway sweeper with a more durable turf material, increasing its lifespan for even greater value to your runway sweeping program! Contact us for details.

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Video: DIY Dust Collection Setup

Looking for ideas? a young craftsperson shows you how he created a comprehensive air-flow system to route wood dust from his workshop to a collection drum.

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FOD Detection Systems receive boost from FCC

The US Federal Communications Commission has approved an increase in the available bandwidth for vehicle and aircraft radar systems, which can improve the capability of radar-based FOD detection systems at airports.

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This Portable Tool Kit Will Never Go Missing!

The UT TREY Small Parts Organizer glows when exposed to black light, making it easier to locate and retrieve before sealing equipment housings, engine compartments or other enclosed spaces.

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Airports Seek Increase in Passenger Fees

Funding infrastructure improvements costs money that is always in short supply. That’s why airport managers want the federal government to raise the longtime $4.50 cap on the Passenger Facility Charge.

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Repaving a Runway

Want to see how it’s done? Watch this entertaining short video of repaving and other maintenance operations at Bahrain International Airport.

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Shopping for a new FOD Sweeper?

Not sure which type of sweeper would fit your facility’s specific FOD control needs? Just complete our handy Assessment Form and we’ll recommend some equipment for you.

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The Mystery Birds

Accident investigators concluded that last year’s nonfatal crash of a US Air Force B-52 bomber during an aborted takeoff on Guam was caused in part by a bird strike — that may or may not have actually happened.

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Never Lose Track of FOD

Read this interesting report detailing how debris found near a FlyBe Bombardier Q400 parked at Belfast City Airport was dismissed as irrelevant, then disappeared after a smoke incident prompted an evacuation.

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NEW! Floor Marking Tape for FOD-Restricted Areas

FOD Zone™ Marking Tape A long-lasting solution for designating specific zones — such as aisles, walkways, storage rooms, hangars or work flow areas — as sensitive to Foreign Object Debris/Damage.

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FOD Awareness (and music, too!)

UPS ramp personnel keep their work areas free of FOD, to the sweet sounds of “Angel (Dusted Remix)” by Sarah McLachlan.

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Real-Time Safety Data

The “Internet of Things” can provide industrial facilities with a pathway to high-quality data on safety failures, as they occur.

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NEW! Floor Marking Tape for FOD-Restricted Areas

Our new FOD Zone™ marking tapes provide a long lasting solution for promoting FOD awareness in hangars, aisles, walkways, and work flow areas in your facility. Contact us for more information.

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Jet vs. Deer

Never put yourself in front of an aircraft in motion. It doesn’t matter if you’re animal or human, you’ll lose the encounter, just as this deer did at Charlotte Douglas International Airport.

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A Well-Timed Pit Stop

That’s how the ground handling manager at Daytona Beach International describes “turning” late-arriving passenger jet between its arrival on the ramp to its next scheduled departure.

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New FOD-Razor™ Demonstration Video

Watch our new, improved FOD-Razor™Airport Runway Sweeper in action, cleaning debris from an airport AOA quickly and efficiently.

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Battling Birds at Dover Air Force Base

From firecrackers to traps to a dog named Memphis, the US Air Force employs numerous methods to control birds, foxes, deer and other wildlife at this critical facility for global airlift missions.

Image: Greg L. Davis, US Air Force.

Ramp Inspection on a Rainy Day

Ride along with the dash cam as a patrol vehicle navigates through glistening ramps and falling rain at John F. Kennedy International Airport.

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Size Does Matter!

Cut your sweeping time in half and double your equipment’s service life with a FOD-Razor™ Duplex Assembly. You can own this 16-foot-wide runway sweeper for less than $10,000. Learn more…

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Military FOD and BASH Management

Watch these clips of military personnel removing debris and firing on birds at an airfield that hosts fighter jets.

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Safety Management System Anticipates Airport Issues

The FAA is giving managers at Part 139 airports a lot of leeway in how they implement new SMS regulations.

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Rugged Hazardous Material Storage

Contact us for FOD-fighting tools that will keep your hazmat chemicals, fuels and other substances isolated and secure.

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Birds and More Birds

Over the years, Salt Lake City International Airport has trapped literally thousands of raptors feeding nearby.

Time-lapse Video

Watch this American Airlines ramp at Dallas-Fort Worth International Airport.
Now imagine if your guys could work that fast.

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Our parts kit glows in the dark

 Never lose track of your small hardware in limited-light work areas; Our “UV Reactive” Trey Small Parts Organizers glow when exposed to UV light.

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