What must the SSE ensure regarding refresher training?

• A. Each coal mine worker including senior management, supervisors and person holding a certificate of competency is given refresher training under the mines training scheme at least every 5 years
• B. Only workers with certificates receive refresher training
• C. Refresher training is optional for all workers
• D. None of the above

Answer: (A)

Refresher training must be provided to every coal mine worker at least every five years. The SSE must ensure that refresher training is conducted for all personnel at the mine under the mines training scheme, including senior management, supervisors, and anyone holding a certificate of competency. This keeps everyone up to date with safety procedures, regulatory changes, and role-specific practices, not just those who already hold certificates. Refresher training is not optional, and it isn’t limited to certificate holders. So the correct approach is to guarantee that every worker receives refresher training at least every five years, with proper records and scheduling. The other options fail because they either restrict training to certificate holders or state it’s optional.