You are asked to help with a job that involves gear being disconnected on a platform above the main deck while the ship is rolling. What is the first thing to check?

A. That the gear is light

B. That every disconnected item is secured so it cannot slide or fall, and that nobody can walk beneath

C. That the job will finish before lunch

D. That the helmet is new

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. 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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