Safety & Environmental Protection (Deck) USCG Question #638 (Set 19)

Spontaneous ignition can result from __________.

Official USCG Answer & Rule Citation

Correct Answer: Option A — careless disposal or storage of material

Careless disposal of oily rags or combustible waste materials allows heat from slow oxidation to accumulate, resulting directly in spontaneous ignition and shipboard fires.

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