Question

Which of the following is the first step in putting on a personal fall arrest system? A. Buckle the chest strap by connecting the male buckle to the female buckle. When it is secure, adjust the chest strap until it rests comfortably across the chest. B. Grasp the shoulder straps and slip into the harness as if you were putting on a jacket. Check to ensure that each shoulder strap lays flat against the body, and that there are no twists in the material. C. Hold on to the top shoulder straps or the D-ring on the back and check to ensure that no section of the harness is twisted or tangled. D. If the harness has a belt attachment, buckle and adjust the belt. Inspect the harness to ensure that the belt passed through all the existing belt loops Suspend Assessment

Answer 1

B. Grasp the shoulder straps and slip into the harness as if you were putting on a jacket.

Step-by-step explanation:

Fall arrest systems usually are worn as an article of clothing. Grasping the shoulder straps and slipping into the harness is the first step to putting on a personal fall arrest system. Then, the other steps are consequentially stated in order to adjust the system to your body and the external nonwearable security system.

Answer 2

B.

The first step is to slip the harness on and then inspect it for twists.