Maritime QuestionsSafety & Emergency

Within a safety management system, how do a "hazardous occurrence", an "accident", and a "non-conformity" differ from one another?

A. A hazardous occurrence only applies to cargo operations, an accident only applies to personal injury, and a non-conformity only applies to paperwork errors
B. A hazardous occurrence is an event with the potential to cause harm/damage but which did not (a "near miss"); an accident is an unplanned event resulting in injury, illness, damage or loss; a non-conformity is a failure to comply with a specified requirement of the SMS, regulation or procedure, whether or not it caused harm
C. They are all the same thing and can be used interchangeably in reports
D. Non-conformities are always more serious than accidents
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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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