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Basic Fire Fighting and Fire Prevention is one of the four basic safety courses for seafarers.
Basic Fire Fighting and Fire Prevention is one of the four basic safety courses for seafarers.
True (A)
Training seafarers in the practical aspects of fire fighting addresses one of the core aims of fire prevention and fire fighting courses.
Training seafarers in the practical aspects of fire fighting addresses one of the core aims of fire prevention and fire fighting courses.
True (A)
Smoking in designated smoking areas is a primary cause of fires aboard ships.
Smoking in designated smoking areas is a primary cause of fires aboard ships.
False (B)
A rag soaked with mineral oil improperly stored is an example of spontaneous ignition.
A rag soaked with mineral oil improperly stored is an example of spontaneous ignition.
Using vapor-tight fixtures is a common cause of electrical fires on ships.
Using vapor-tight fixtures is a common cause of electrical fires on ships.
Improper replacement of parts never leads to electrical fires on ships.
Improper replacement of parts never leads to electrical fires on ships.
Unauthorized construction aboard ships can lead to fire hazards by obstructing access and creating unsafe stowage situations.
Unauthorized construction aboard ships can lead to fire hazards by obstructing access and creating unsafe stowage situations.
Maintaining 'a place for everything and everything in its place' is irrelevant to fire prevention measures on a ship.
Maintaining 'a place for everything and everything in its place' is irrelevant to fire prevention measures on a ship.
A muster station is a designated location where crew members assemble when the captain wants to have tea and biscuits.
A muster station is a designated location where crew members assemble when the captain wants to have tea and biscuits.
An enclosed space is defined as an area with continuous mechanical ventilation, routinely used as a workspace, and generally free of atmospheric hazards.
An enclosed space is defined as an area with continuous mechanical ventilation, routinely used as a workspace, and generally free of atmospheric hazards.
An Enclosed Space Entry Permit is merely a suggestion for entering a potentially hazardous area.
An Enclosed Space Entry Permit is merely a suggestion for entering a potentially hazardous area.
Effective communication among ship personnel is crucial for ensuring preparedness for routines, understanding duties, and fostering positive relationships while living and working in close proximity.
Effective communication among ship personnel is crucial for ensuring preparedness for routines, understanding duties, and fostering positive relationships while living and working in close proximity.
Poor human relations exclusively affect one's professional life, with no impact on personal or community relationships.
Poor human relations exclusively affect one's professional life, with no impact on personal or community relationships.
Fires can occur when improperly stowed materials shift and collide during turbulent weather conditions onboard a ship.
Fires can occur when improperly stowed materials shift and collide during turbulent weather conditions onboard a ship.
The galley should always be left unattended while in operation to prevent distractions for the cook.
The galley should always be left unattended while in operation to prevent distractions for the cook.
Fuel oil transfer procedures, welding, burning operations, and shipyard activities are not potential sources of shipboard fires.
Fuel oil transfer procedures, welding, burning operations, and shipyard activities are not potential sources of shipboard fires.
First aid is long term medical care given to a person who has been injured until full recovery.
First aid is long term medical care given to a person who has been injured until full recovery.
The primary objectives of first aid are to alleviate pain, prevent further injury, and prolong life.
The primary objectives of first aid are to alleviate pain, prevent further injury, and prolong life.
The role of a first aider is intended to substitute the services of a physician.
The role of a first aider is intended to substitute the services of a physician.
A good first aider should be observant, resourceful, gentle, tactful, and empathetic.
A good first aider should be observant, resourceful, gentle, tactful, and empathetic.
Survival in a disastrous situation relies solely on luck and external assistance.
Survival in a disastrous situation relies solely on luck and external assistance.
The acronym 'SURVIVAL' emphasizes the importance of overcoming fear and panic during emergency situations.
The acronym 'SURVIVAL' emphasizes the importance of overcoming fear and panic during emergency situations.
According to safety protocols, boarding a vessel does not alter the statistical probability of encountering life-threatening situations.
According to safety protocols, boarding a vessel does not alter the statistical probability of encountering life-threatening situations.
An 'emergency' aboard a ship is strictly defined as an event causing immediate loss of life, with no potential for preventive action.
An 'emergency' aboard a ship is strictly defined as an event causing immediate loss of life, with no potential for preventive action.
In emergency scenarios, 'Undue Haste Makes Waste' suggests quick, decisive action without considering the situation.
In emergency scenarios, 'Undue Haste Makes Waste' suggests quick, decisive action without considering the situation.
In a 'Man Overboard' situation, the primary concern is to immediately abandon ship to ensure the safety of the remaining crew.
In a 'Man Overboard' situation, the primary concern is to immediately abandon ship to ensure the safety of the remaining crew.
The Muster Station Bill Card contains general safety guidelines and is not specific to an individual's duties.
The Muster Station Bill Card contains general safety guidelines and is not specific to an individual's duties.
A ship's Muster List or Station Bill is a temporary document created only during active emergency situations.
A ship's Muster List or Station Bill is a temporary document created only during active emergency situations.
Regular emergency drills are considered less important than formal training sessions for ensuring crew preparedness.
Regular emergency drills are considered less important than formal training sessions for ensuring crew preparedness.
Flashcards
Muster Station
Muster Station
A designated meeting location when a general alarm sounds on a ship.
Enclosed Space
Enclosed Space
An enclosed space is one that has mechanical ventilation system and which is not a usual place or work where the atmosphere is dangerous
Enclosed Space Entry
Enclosed Space Entry
One of the dangerous operations on board ship. Requires a permit.
Communication on Board Ship
Communication on Board Ship
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Importance of Good Human Relationship
Importance of Good Human Relationship
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Aim of Fire Prevention & Fire Fighting
Aim of Fire Prevention & Fire Fighting
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Purpose of Fire Prevention Training
Purpose of Fire Prevention Training
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Careless Smoking (Fire Hazard)
Careless Smoking (Fire Hazard)
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Spontaneous Ignition
Spontaneous Ignition
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Faulty Electrical Circuits & Equipment
Faulty Electrical Circuits & Equipment
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Unauthorized Construction (Fire Risk)
Unauthorized Construction (Fire Risk)
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Four Basic Safety Courses
Four Basic Safety Courses
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Fire Aboard Ship
Fire Aboard Ship
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Stowed Materials & Fires
Stowed Materials & Fires
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Unattended Galley
Unattended Galley
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Causes of Fire Aboard Ship
Causes of Fire Aboard Ship
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Elementary First Aid
Elementary First Aid
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Objectives of First Aid
Objectives of First Aid
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Role of First Aider
Role of First Aider
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Characteristics of a Good First Aider
Characteristics of a Good First Aider
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Personal Survival Technique (PST)
Personal Survival Technique (PST)
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Emergency
Emergency
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Survival acronym?
Survival acronym?
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Common Ship Emergencies
Common Ship Emergencies
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Emergency Preparedness
Emergency Preparedness
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Muster Station Bill Card
Muster Station Bill Card
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Muster List (Station Bill)
Muster List (Station Bill)
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Boarding a vessel
Boarding a vessel
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Vanquish
Vanquish
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