When delegating safety duties to others, what must managers make certain of?
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AThose receiving duties are competent and that oversight is maintained
BFull and permanent transfer of accountability to the delegate
CWorkers carry out tasks with no supervisory involvement
DRecords of training can be disregarded
ERegular audits are no longer needed
✓ Correct answer: A. Those receiving duties are competent and that oversight is maintainedManagers retain overall accountability even when they delegate; they must confirm that those given responsibilities are competent and are being appropriately supervised.
Why the other options are incorrect:
• Full and permanent transfer of accountability to the delegate: Legal accountability cannot be permanently delegated away; managers continue to bear overall responsibility.
• Workers carry out tasks with no supervisory involvement: Unsupervised work is not acceptable; managers must maintain a level of oversight over delegated tasks.
• Records of training can be disregarded: Training records are a key means of demonstrating competence and must be maintained.
• Regular audits are no longer needed: Audits continue to be required; delegation does not reduce the need for ongoing monitoring.
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