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Deck and engine room injuries were found to be roughly equal in the 2026 report. What should this change about how you target toolbox talks?

A. Focus almost entirely on deck operations, since deck work is more physical
B. Give deck and engine room departments equal weight — injury risk isn't concentrated in one area
C. Focus only on engine room, since it has more moving machinery
D. No change needed — injuries are random and can't be targeted
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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. 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 toolbox talk held before a lifting operation should explicitly cover which of the following?
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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