Question 241Safety & Environmental - Assistant Engineer
70% to passTo prevent oily rags from spontaneously igniting they should be _______________.
Akept in the paint locker
Bkept in nonmetal containers
Ccleaned thoroughly for reuse
Ddiscarded as soon as possible
AI Explanation
The correct answer is D) discarded as soon as possible. Oily rags can pose a serious fire hazard due to the risk of spontaneous combustion. To prevent this, the best practice is to discard oily rags as soon as possible instead of storing them. Leaving oily rags in a confined space increases the likelihood of the rags heating up and igniting. The other options, such as storing them in a paint locker or non-metal containers, do not eliminate the fire risk. Thoroughly cleaning the rags for reuse may help, but does not entirely prevent the risk of spontaneous ignition. Therefore, the safest course of action is to discard oily rags promptly to mitigate the fire hazard.
Related Questions
Q57:What information can be obtained from a marine chemist's certificate on a tank b... Q229:Which of the gases listed is the poisonous gas most likely to be found in a clos... Q49:When checking the level of a volatile liquid in a tank on the weather deck of a ... Q6:When fighting a shipboard fire, crew members securing doorways, hatches, and app... Q326:According to 46 CFR, Part 30, a Grade "E" petroleum product is _______________.
Ready to test your knowledge?
Take a Safety & Environmental - Assistant Engineer Practice ExamOfficial Resources