If you are not able to remove FOD, what should you do?

• A. Continue attempting removal
• B. Contact AOCC at 613 248 2200
• C. Inform your supervisor and wait for cleanup
• D. Move away from the debris immediately

Answer: (B)

When FOD (Foreign Object Debris) can’t be removed, the priority is to escalate to the people who coordinate and clean up hazards. Contacting the AOCC at 613-248-2200 ensures the situation is reported to the right team, who have the authority, procedures, and equipment to safely locate, isolate, and remove the debris and to warn other operations to protect aircraft and personnel.

Continuing to try removing it without the proper tools or authorization can put you at risk of injury and may push the debris into a more dangerous position. Informing a supervisor and waiting for cleanup could delay a critical hazard response, since the AOCC is the central point for coordinating FOD control. Moving away from the debris helps personal safety, but it doesn’t resolve the hazard or ensure timely, proper cleanup. So, reaching out to AOCC is the correct action.