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Why might crew be required to wear personal protective equipment (PPE) such as gloves and safety glasses even for tasks that seem low-risk, like cleaning with chemical products?
A. Experienced crew do not need PPE, only new joiners
B. PPE is only a formality required for inspections, not actual protection
C. Many cleaning chemicals can cause skin/eye irritation or worse with repeated or prolonged contact, and the Safety Data Sheet (SDS) for each product specifies the PPE needed — following these is part of the SMS's control measures for hazardous substances, even for routine-seeming tasks
D. PPE is only needed when using products labelled "highly toxic"
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A. Nothing — a test lift can proceed immediately after repairs
B. Testing should wait until cargo operations begin
C. The area within the grab's swing radius should be cleared of personnel before the lift
D. Only the crane operator needs to be aware the lift is happening
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A. Who must remain clear of the exclusion zone while the lift takes place
B. The lunch schedule for the deck team
C. Only the weather forecast for the next watch
D. The cargo manifest for the next port
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