An RMIMA investigation into a fatal lifting accident identified failures in the risk assessment, the toolbox talk, and the supervision of the task. Which of these was NOT cited as a cause?

Q: An RMIMA investigation into a fatal lifting accident identified failures in the risk assessment, the toolbox talk, and the supervision of the task. Which of these was NOT cited as a cause?

A defective crane wire rope The RMIMA investigation into the Fairfield Eagle fatality found the risk assessment and toolbox talk had been inadequate and the task had not been suitably supervised — equipment failure was not identified as a cause.

A. A defective crane wire rope

B. Inadequate toolbox talk

C. Inadequate risk assessment for the specific task

D. Insufficient supervision of the task

You're asked to test a deck crane grab after electrical repairs nearby. As the grab is hoisted, what should have happened first?

A. Nothing — a test lift can proceed immediately after repairs

B. The area within the grab's swing radius should be cleared of personnel before the lift

C. Testing should wait until cargo operations begin

D. Only the crane operator needs to be aware the lift is happening

A toolbox talk held before a lifting operation should explicitly cover which of the following?

A. Only the weather forecast for the next watch

B. The lunch schedule for the deck team

C. Who must remain clear of the exclusion zone while the lift takes place

D. The cargo manifest for the next port

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