A female crew member raises that the only fall-arrest harnesses on board are sized for a much larger frame, making the leg straps sit incorrectly and the chest strap loose. What is the correct response from the company/master?

A. Treat this as a non-conformance against MLC Standard A4.3 and source a correctly sized harness before she is tasked with height work

B. Allow her to use a smaller waist belt instead, since it's easier to adjust

C. Permit the work since the harness is "close enough"

D. Tell her to layer clothing underneath to fill the gap

A. It looks more visible to the deck observer

B. It halves the load on each anchor point

C. It is required only for night work

D. It allows one leg to remain attached while the other is repositioned, maintaining continuous fall protection

A. PPE's effectiveness depends on correct fit, condition, training, and consistent human behaviour

B. PPE is always more expensive than other controls

C. PPE is banned under MLC 2006

D. PPE cannot be inspected before use

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