Question 787 Deck General
70% to passYou are on a tankship carrying benzene in bulk. Which statement is TRUE?
A
The crew quarters must have positive-pressure ventilation to prevent the fumes from entering the living spaces.
B
No other cargoes may be carried due to the possibility of contamination by a carcinogen.
C
Personnel working in regulated areas must use respirators.
D
Benzene is not a cancer-causing agent.
AI Explanation
The correct answer is C) Personnel working in regulated areas must use respirators. This is correct because benzene is a hazardous and carcinogenic substance, and the regulations for vessels carrying benzene in bulk require the use of respirators for personnel working in regulated areas to protect them from exposure to the fumes. The other answer choices are incorrect: A) Positive-pressure ventilation is not required, but respirators are. B) Other cargoes may be carried, but proper safety precautions must be taken. D) Benzene is a known carcinogen and its exposure must be strictly controlled.
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