Question 2280 Deck General

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When working on a tow, a good safety precaution is to _______________.

A always remove the toothpick after tightening the ratchet
B carry loads on your inside shoulder when walking along the outside of a barge
C tighten ratchets outboard
D walk on the top of covered barges when possible to avoid narrow gunwales
AI Explanation

The correct answer is A) always remove the toothpick after tightening the ratchet. When working on a tow, a good safety precaution is to remove any small objects like toothpicks from the ratchet mechanism after tightening it. This prevents the toothpick from getting caught in the ratchet and potentially causing an unsafe situation. The other answer choices are not directly related to safe towing practices.

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