Safety & Environmental Protection (Deck) USCG Question #595 (Set 17)

Accumulations of oily rags should be __________.

Official USCG Answer & Rule Citation

Correct Answer: Option C — discarded as soon as possible

Proper waste management dictates that oily rags must be promptly removed and discarded in approved self-closing metal containers or disposed of ashore to eliminate spontaneous heating hazards in shipboard workspaces.

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