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DELTA D'OC's crew fought the fire with dry powder extinguishers but weren't wearing respirator masks, and were mildly affected by irritant gases. What did BEAmer recommend?

A. Fit a fixed CO2 system instead of relying on portable extinguishers
B. Position two respirator masks near one of the vessel's extinguishers so they're grabbed together
C. Reduce crew numbers during firefighting to limit exposure
D. Replace dry powder extinguishers with foam extinguishers
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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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