You are the mate on watch during cargo operations and are conducting the inspection of a hold containing class 3 substances. In accordance with U.S. regulations which of the following is true of any hand flashlight you may be using?
Official USCG Answer & Rule Citation
Correct Answer: Option B — it must be suitable for use in hazardous locations
Handling Class 3 flammable liquids requires intrinsically safe equipment. Title 49 CFR mandates that any portable flashlights or electrical devices used in these hazardous cargo spaces must be approved and suitable for hazardous locations.
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