Question 1687 Deck Safety

The correct answer is B) eliminating potential fuel sources. Good housekeeping on a vessel helps prevent fires by removing or minimizing potential fuel sources that could ignite and spread a fire. This includes properly storing and securing flammable materials, cleaning up any spills or leaks, and ensuring that there are no accumulations of combustible materials or debris. Eliminating potential fuel sources reduces the risk of a fire starting and limits the availability of material that could feed an existing fire. The other answer choices are incorrect because they do not directly address the primary fire prevention benefit of good housekeeping. Eliminating trip hazards (A) and improving personnel qualifications (C) are important for safety, but do not specifically prevent fires. Allowing better access in an emergency (D) is more relevant for fire response, not fire prevention.