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What did the investigation find about the hatch entrance to the cargo hold?

A. It was locked but the key was kept at the hatch
B. It was neither locked or secured against entry nor marked as a dangerous space, as the Code of Safe Working Practices requires
C. It was marked as a dangerous space but left unlocked
D. It had a fixed ladder but no gas sampling point
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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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