shall fix the maximum duration of the shift to be worked by the hoisting operator and shall in such a case insert this condition on the certificate of permission.

shall fix the maximum duration of the shift to be worked by the hoisting operator and shall in such a case insert this condition on the certificate of permission.

• A. Director
• B. Mine Manager
• C. Safety Officer
• D. Chief Engineer

Answer: (A)

The question asks who has the authority to fix the maximum duration of a hoisting operator’s shift and to attach that condition to the certificate of permission. That power rests with the Director, who oversees safety standards and issues certificates of permission for hoisting operations. This regulatory role ensures consistent, enforceable shift limits across mines. The mine manager handles daily operations, the safety officer focuses on safety oversight, and the chief engineer deals with engineering and technical aspects; none of them have the statutory authority to set shift durations or add such conditions to a certificate.

The question asks who has the authority to fix the maximum duration of a hoisting operator’s shift and to attach that condition to the certificate of permission. That power rests with the Director, who oversees safety standards and issues certificates of permission for hoisting operations. This regulatory role ensures consistent, enforceable shift limits across mines. The mine manager handles daily operations, the safety officer focuses on safety oversight, and the chief engineer deals with engineering and technical aspects; none of them have the statutory authority to set shift durations or add such conditions to a certificate.