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What standard requires a PFD's rescue becket, and what happens if a crew member removes it?

A. The becket is required only for PFDs used offshore, not inshore
B. No standard governs the becket; it's a purely optional accessory
C. EN ISO 12402-2 (275N) requires the rescue lifting becket; removing it invalidates the PFD's certification and removes a critical rescue aid
D. Removing the becket has no effect on certification, only on rescue speed
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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. 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
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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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