Which action should be performed with the anti-exposure coverall straps before entering the water?

Which action should be performed with the anti-exposure coverall straps before entering the water?

• A. Loosen the straps
• B. Tighten the straps
• C. Remove the coveralls
• D. Do nothing

Answer: (B)

Tighten the straps. Before entering the water, you want a snug, sealed fit at the wrists, ankles, and waist so the suit blocks water intrusion. A secure seal minimizes heat loss and helps maintain buoyancy by preventing water from washing into the suit. If the straps are loose, water can enter and the insulation and warmth the suit provides are compromised. Removing the suit or doing nothing would leave you unprotected, and loosening the straps defeats the purpose of the immersion protection. So, securing the straps ensures the anti-exposure coverall works as intended.

Tighten the straps. Before entering the water, you want a snug, sealed fit at the wrists, ankles, and waist so the suit blocks water intrusion. A secure seal minimizes heat loss and helps maintain buoyancy by preventing water from washing into the suit. If the straps are loose, water can enter and the insulation and warmth the suit provides are compromised. Removing the suit or doing nothing would leave you unprotected, and loosening the straps defeats the purpose of the immersion protection. So, securing the straps ensures the anti-exposure coverall works as intended.