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You're instructed by the master to open an emergency escape hatch in a passenger walkway to give access to a switchboard room below for inspection. What's your responsibility once you've opened it?
A. None — once opened on instruction, guarding the opening is someone else's job
B. Flag that the opening needs a physical barrier or warning sign before it's left unattended, since you created the hazard by opening it
C. Only relevant if the space below is classed as an enclosed space
D. Close it again immediately regardless of the task
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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. 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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