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Q: Is the following statement true or false? ‘Oil spills only occur during cargo loading and discharging operations.’
A: False.

Q: Tanks can overfill because of human error, possibly leading to a spill. Which of the following options could cause a tank to overfill?
x A: A vacuum lock in the filling valve

Q: Which of the following statements is true?
A: Oil spills are always possible, and so it is important to know how to respond if one occurs

Q: In what direction will oil spilled on deck usually flow?
A: Whichever direction gravity takes it

Q: When cleaning up an oil spill, you get some oil on your forearm. After removing the excess oil and washing the area with water and soap, you see that it is swollen and red. What should you do?
A: Seek medical assistance

Q: Where is the best place to find specific information on safety, toxic effects and what to do if someone is exposed to oil?
A: The Safety Data Sheet

Q: For safety, what is required of an air driven pump that is to be used to transfer spilled oil?
x A: It must be used in a fixed location.

Q: In port, which of the following does NOT affect the way spilled oil will move?
A: The heading of the vessel

Q: Which of the options BEST COMPLETES the following sentence? ‘The highest risk of an oil spill occurring happens…’
A: ‘…during cargo or bunkering operations.’

Q: Which of the following must be avoided when there is oil on deck?
A: Walking in pools of oil

Q: During a cargo transfer operation, when is it appropriate to press the transfer pump emergency stop button?
A: In the event of an oil spill

Q: Why is it important NOT to store oil soaked sawdust for long periods
A: It can spontaneously combust

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