Foreign Object Debris (FOD)

EASA Aerodrome Airside Safety Introduction

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January 16, 2025

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Sofema Online (SOL) www.sofemaonline.com considers the key aspects of the Aerodrome Airside Safety Introduction The EASA Aerodrome Airside Safety compliant program should cover the essential principles and practices needed to maintain safety in the airside areas of airports, which include runways, taxiways, and aprons where aircraft operate. Consider the following: EASA is responsible for the high-level…

Discussion Document – General Principles of the Management of Health and Safety Airside within an EASA Environment

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November 15, 2024

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Sofema Aviation Services (SAS) www.sassofia.com considers key aspects of Airside Management of Health and Safety. Effective management of health and safety airside requires a comprehensive approach that incorporates strong leadership, clear communication, ongoing training, and continuous monitoring By implementing best practices and focusing on competency management, organizations can reduce risks and ensure a safe working environment…

“Clean As You Go” and Best Practices for Foreign Object Debris – FOD Prevention in the Workplace

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October 27, 2023

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Sofema Aviation Services (SAS) www.sassofia.com takes a deep dive into understanding the Foreign Object Debris –  FOD Prevention Introduction Effective implementation of the “Clean As You Go” practice for FOD Prevention necessitates a structured approach encompassing Sorting, Standardizing, Simplifying, Sweeping, and Self-Discipline. Despite potential challenges, the key to successful deployment lies in fostering a culture of…

Considerations Related to Maintenance Human Factors Impact on Foreign Object Debris (FOD)

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October 02, 2023

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Sofema Aviation Services (SAS) www.sassofia.com considers the connection between Maintenance Human Factors and the occurrence of Foreign Object Debris (FOD) Introduction Foreign Object Debris (FOD) can be defined as any alien substance, debris, or article not native to the aircraft or system that can potentially cause damage. Dealing with FOD in aviation maintenance is a serious…