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Before a single-handed fishing trip, what's a practical way to ensure someone ashore raises the alarm promptly if something goes wrong?

A. Rely on your usual return time being generally known to family or friends
B. Set up a specific, monitored check-in arrangement with a clear time and a named person responsible for raising the alarm if contact is missed
C. Check-in arrangements are only useful for multi-day voyages, not day trips
D. A mobile phone in a dry bag is sufficient on its own, regardless of signal coverage
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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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