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You're reviewing a temporary opening left in a deck walkway during maintenance. Warning signs are posted and the crew involved all know it's there. Is this an adequate control?

A. Yes — everyone involved has been informed, which is the key requirement
B. No — awareness alone is not an independent layer of defence; a physical barrier is needed so the control doesn't depend on someone remembering or noticing
C. Yes, as long as the opening is closed again within the hour
D. No, but only if passengers are aboard — crew-only areas don't need physical barriers
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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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