Navegantes International Airport (NVT) brought together employees in an action to clean the runway and adjacent areas, the FOD campaign (Foreign Object Debris) is led by SGSO (Safety and Ground Operations). This initiative aims to promote awareness and training on the topic among the airport community. FOD is a routine cleaning and maintenance action in the movement area, aiming to prevent objects, stones, animals, among other elements, from causing problems and damage to aircraft components due to direct with foreign objects.
During the action, which took place on the landing and take-off runway, employees found nails, stones, paper and other items. The results were 9,5 kg of material collected, demonstrating the effectiveness and importance of this action.
SGSO analyst, Ricardo Ouriques, highlights the relevance of this action: “The campaign takes place three times a year and is extremely important for raising awareness and daily maintenance, ensuring the safety of the entire operation. Collecting particles and debris found during our activities on the AR side contributes positively to the site's safety culture. Therefore, it is crucial that everyone is aware and disposes of FOD in the appropriate collectors.”
In total, 35 people actively participated in the campaign, demonstrating the team's commitment to safety and environmental preservation. The initiative will be carried out regularly, with events scheduled for the beginning of each month, maintaining the focus on safety and environmental awareness.
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