True or False: If a task is only to test and hoist a gangway, a permit to work is not needed even if someone decides to go over the side to grease it.

Q: True or False: If a task is only to test and hoist a gangway, a permit to work is not needed even if someone decides to go over the side to grease it.

False False. The company classified greasing gangway wires and sheaves as high-risk work needing a permit, work vest, safety line and lifebuoy ready. A task that changes from a test into maintenance over the side needs a new assessment and permit before anyone starts.

A. True

B. False

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

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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