Search Results for: magnetic sweepers

Setting Up A Company FOD Program

Setting Up a Company FOD Program Establishing a FOD prevention culture within your Airline Managers often assume that by simply establishing a new “corporate safety culture” that they will impel workers to a greater safety focus with an overall reduction… Read the rest

Why Summer is Peak FOD Season: Understanding the Seasonal Spike in Foreign Object Debris

Heat, traffic, and fast-paced ops create a perfect storm for Foreign Object Debris. From cracked [...]

Eco-Friendly Track Maintenance for Motor Speedways

Sweeping The issue of vehicle exhaust emissions should be of significant concern to track maintenance operators. They play a key role in contributing to air pollution levels, which can negatively impact air quality, human health, regulatory compliance and public image.… Read the rest

How Debris Impacts Motor Speedway Performance and Safety

Various types of foreign object debris, including loose gravel, rubber marbles and oil spills, can accumulate and pose hazards to drivers.  One of the most common types of race track debris is tire fragments. Also known as marbles, they are… Read the rest

Reduce Airport Emissions with Unmanned Vehicles

Airports play a crucial role in global transportation, connecting people and goods around the world. However, the aviation industry is also a significant contributor to carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions and environmental pollution. To combat this, airports are increasingly turning to… Read the rest

Motor Speedway Track Maintenance

While a stray piece of metal sitting in your driveway might give you a slow flat, that same foreign object on an auto speedway track during racing operations can cause a major incident. Let’s see the pros of race track… Read the rest

Comparing Military Army FOD Programs

Military aviation organizations typically have a critical requirement for effective foreign object damage prevention (FOD) programs. Their flights provide national security functions, aircraft are often uniquely susceptible to debris ingestion, and suspending operations due to a FOD incident can impact… Read the rest

Effective Strategies to Prevent FOD at Civil Airports

Foreign Object Damage (FOD) poses a significant threat to the safety and infrastructure of civil [...]