What is the correct status of fire-fighting equipment and a dedicated fire watch during hot work?

A. A fire watch is unnecessary if the worker checks the area themselves before leaving

B. Suitable, charged fire extinguishing equipment must be immediately available at the work site, and a dedicated fire watch (someone not performing the hot work itself) should monitor for fire/smoke for a defined period after work stops

C. Fire watch duties end the instant the hot work tool is switched off

D. A fire extinguisher located elsewhere on the same deck is considered "immediately available"

A. Any work involving an open flame, welding, burning, grinding, or any process that produces sufficient heat or sparks to act as a source of ignition for flammable materials, gases, or vapours

B. Only welding using electric arc equipment

C. Any task lasting longer than 30 minutes

D. Only work carried out inside a cargo tank

A. No clearance is needed if a fire extinguisher is present

B. A clear radius of at least 10 metres (or as defined by the risk assessment for the specific task and materials), with all combustibles removed or adequately shielded

C. Clearance is only relevant for work carried out in an engine room

D. 1 metre is always sufficient regardless of the work type