What is the role of a Deputy in training and supervising new workers?

• A. Ensure competent supervision, provide instruction and oversight, and assess competency in high-risk tasks.
• B. Delegate all training to contractors.
• C. Focus only on equipment maintenance.
• D. Avoid training to save time.

Answer: (A)

Training and supervision are central to keeping a mine safe. A Deputy must ensure that new workers receive proper instruction, are supervised, and are assessed to prove they can handle high‑risk tasks before working independently. This involves direct coaching, monitoring performance, and recording competency so that only those truly competent take on risky activities. Delegating all training to contractors would weaken on‑site control and standardisation. Focusing only on equipment maintenance ignores the safety training requirements, and avoiding training altogether is unsafe. By providing instruction, oversight, and formal competency assessment, the Deputy maintains safe operations and regulatory compliance.