Question

which of the following is the first step in putting on a personal fall arrest system? select the best option. 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. 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. 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. 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. if you need to review this content, it can be found in the personal fall arrest systems module of the fall hazards topic.

Explanation:

To determine the first step in putting on a personal fall arrest system, we analyze the options:

• Buckling the chest strap (first option) is a later step, as you need to get into the harness first.
• Holding onto straps or checking D - rings (second option) is also a later step, likely after donning the harness.
• Adjusting the belt (fourth option) is a final adjustment step.
• Grasping shoulder straps and slipping into the harness (third option) is the logical first step, as you need to get into the harness before buckling straps or making adjustments.

Answer:

The option: "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."