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If you start to feel seasick, what is generally the most helpful thing to do?

A. Stay on deck if possible, look at the horizon rather than close-up tasks or reading, keep warm, and let the skipper or another crew member know how you're feeling early rather than waiting until it gets worse
B. Go below deck and lie down in an enclosed cabin, away from fresh air
C. Avoid mentioning it to anyone else on board, since seasickness is not something crew should discuss
D. Eating a large meal immediately usually resolves early seasickness symptoms
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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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