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Before opening an access hatch to ventilate a bilge water tank that holds oily water and residue, what does Gard advise?

A. Open it fully at once to let the gas out quickly
B. Assess the space's history, contents and temperature first, then crack the opening gradually from a safe position with gas monitoring and emergency arrangements ready
C. Send one person in with a torch to inspect
D. Wait until the ship is in port
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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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