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You're working ro-ro cargo operations on a noisy vehicle deck. A trailer being positioned by a tractor appears to have stopped. What does the Pascal Paoli incident suggest about treating 'it looks stopped' as safe to approach?
A. It's a reliable signal — if a vehicle isn't visibly moving, it's safe to cross a safety barrier and approach it
B. It isn't reliable on its own — wait for an explicit 'clear to approach' signal from whoever is actually directing the manoeuvre
C. Safety barriers are a formality during active cargo operations and can be crossed when convenient
D. The risk only exists if the vehicle is a different size than expected
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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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