Golden Bolt Program

The purpose of this program is to “litmus test” your FOD program. Because this program requires FOD to be purposefully placed, the FOD Manager needs to be the focal point for such a program.

Think Easter egg hunt with the Golden Bolt Program.

Some type of regularly used hardware (usually painted gold) is placed where a FOD walk or sweep should find it. If FOD inspections are being accomplished properly, the bolt will be found. The bolt should only be placed for a short time so that it does not, itself, become FOD.

If the bolt is found, the employee is rewarded with whatever the organization deems appropriate. If it is not found, those responsible for the area where the bolt was placed should be given further FOD training.

The Golden Bolt Program can be a powerful tool in the FOD Managers toolbox, but it should be used with care to prevent the bolt from becoming FOD.