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What is a flat block placed under the end of a wooden shore for the purpose of distributing pressure against a damaged structure called?
What is a flat block placed under the end of a wooden shore for the purpose of distributing pressure against a damaged structure called?
When is a fuel tank considered gas free?
When is a fuel tank considered gas free?
What action should you take if you experience irritation of the eyes, nose, or throat in a tank or pumproom?
What action should you take if you experience irritation of the eyes, nose, or throat in a tank or pumproom?
How should a hole in the hull above the waterline be temporarily patched?
How should a hole in the hull above the waterline be temporarily patched?
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When should you assume that all tanks and pumprooms are potentially dangerous?
When should you assume that all tanks and pumprooms are potentially dangerous?
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What is the term for a method of making a rope where the lay of the wires in the strand is opposite to the lay of strands in the rope?
What is the term for a method of making a rope where the lay of the wires in the strand is opposite to the lay of strands in the rope?
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What is the corrected displacement of the vessel?
What is the corrected displacement of the vessel?
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What can result in an oxygen deficiency in a closed space?
What can result in an oxygen deficiency in a closed space?
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What is the generally accepted method of determining if the atmosphere in a cargo tank is flammable?
What is the generally accepted method of determining if the atmosphere in a cargo tank is flammable?
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While carrying solid bulk cargo on a vessel, what should the master keep on board?
While carrying solid bulk cargo on a vessel, what should the master keep on board?
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Why should one wear a self-contained breathing apparatus before entering a closed compartment to fight a fire?
Why should one wear a self-contained breathing apparatus before entering a closed compartment to fight a fire?
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If one is not wearing a self-contained breathing apparatus before entering a compartment, they should test for:
If one is not wearing a self-contained breathing apparatus before entering a compartment, they should test for:
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When taking samples of a tank atmosphere with an explosimeter, it is important to...
When taking samples of a tank atmosphere with an explosimeter, it is important to...
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When testing the atmosphere of a compartment with a combustible gas indicator, what does the operator need to remember?
When testing the atmosphere of a compartment with a combustible gas indicator, what does the operator need to remember?
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When welding or burning aboard a vessel, what precaution must be taken regarding the space?
When welding or burning aboard a vessel, what precaution must be taken regarding the space?
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What should you do if you are wearing a self-contained breathing apparatus and experience dizziness or high breathing resistance?
What should you do if you are wearing a self-contained breathing apparatus and experience dizziness or high breathing resistance?
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Which term listed on a Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS) indicates that contact with the substance will freeze body tissue on contact?
Which term listed on a Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS) indicates that contact with the substance will freeze body tissue on contact?
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When testing the atmosphere of a compartment with a combustible gas indicator, why should operators be cautious about petroleum vapors?
When testing the atmosphere of a compartment with a combustible gas indicator, why should operators be cautious about petroleum vapors?
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