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A candle is left burning unattended in a guest cabin after the guest has gone ashore. A steward/stewardess notices this. What should they do?

A. Only act if a smoke detector activates first
B. Leave it, since entering a guest cabin without permission is impolite
C. Extinguish the candle (an unattended open flame is a fire safety hazard that overrides privacy concerns for a brief, necessary entry) and inform their Head of Department so it can be addressed with the guest if needed
D. Photograph it and wait for the guest to return
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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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