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The US Coast Guard's Safety Alert 12-26 concerns what specific risk?

A. The material condition of aging fiberglass lifeboats, where UV degradation and gelcoat cracking can hide structural weakness
B. Corrosion in steel lifeboat davits
C. Battery failure in EPIRBs
D. Incorrect lifeboat release hook maintenance
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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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