GMR 2 (1) Supervisor of Machinery

The course provides learners with an overview of the key requirements of the OHS Act, pertaining to the safe use of plant and machinery, and how to implement and manage these.

Summative assessment

Assessment to be done at the end of the course.

Course outline

The following aspects will be addressed during the course:

  • What the law consists of in respect of occupational health and safety.
  • How to read legislation in general but specifically in respect of the OHS Act
  • Terminology and legal liabilities in respect of occupational health and safety
  • The reasons for appointing a competent person to oversee the use of machinery
  • What determines competency in respect of this particular appointment
  • The appointment of assistants to the supervisor of machinery
  • Duties of manufacturers, designers, erectors and installers
  • The necessity for and the role of the competent person in respect of:
    • risk assessments;.
    • audits;
    • safe operating procedures;
    • permit systems;
    • lock-outs, etc.
  • The legal requirements and practical approach to the General Machinery Regulations (GMRs)
  • Process to be followed during the appointment of a competent person
  • Relationship between different role players in occupational health and safety.

Course information


Classroom Price: IconClassroom Price:R2 553,000 (incl. VAT)
Classroom Duration: IconClassroom Duration:1 day
Accredited: IconAccredited:No
Credits: IconCredits:None
Unit Standard Title: IconUnit Standard Title:None
Unit Standard ID: IconUnit Standard ID:None
SAQA ID: IconSAQA ID:None
Professional Body: IconProfessional Body:Saiosh
CPD Points: IconCPD Points:5
NQF Level: IconNQF Level:None
Prerequisites: IconPrerequisites:None
HUB Availability: IconHUB Availability:Online Computer HUBs available at NOSA College Centurion, Tyger Valley and Westville.
Target Groups: IconTarget Groups:● Chief executive officers (CEOs)/Managing directors ● Managers assigned (in terms of section 16(2)) to assist the abovementioned ● Competent persons and their assistants (as per the General Machinery Regulations) ● HSE Managers, officers and practitioners ● Supervisors and foremen ● All employees whose work activities involve use of plant, machinery and equipment
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Accredited: IconAccredited:No
Credits: IconCredits:None
Unit Standard Title: IconUnit Standard Title:None
Unit Standard ID: IconUnit Standard ID:None
SAQA ID: IconSAQA ID:None
Professional Body: IconProfessional Body:Saiosh
CPD Points: IconCPD Points:5
NQF Level: IconNQF Level:None
Prerequisites: IconPrerequisites:None
HUB Availability: IconHUB Availability:Online Computer HUBs available at NOSA College Centurion, Tyger Valley and Westville.
Target Groups: IconTarget Groups:● Chief executive officers (CEOs)/Managing directors ● Managers assigned (in terms of section 16(2)) to assist the abovementioned ● Competent persons and their assistants (as per the General Machinery Regulations) ● HSE Managers, officers and practitioners ● Supervisors and foremen ● All employees whose work activities involve use of plant, machinery and equipment
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Webinar Price: IconWebinar Price:R1 909,00 (incl. VAT)
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Accredited: IconAccredited:No
Credits: IconCredits:None
Unit Standard Title: IconUnit Standard Title:None
Unit Standard ID: IconUnit Standard ID:None
SAQA ID: IconSAQA ID:None
Professional Body: IconProfessional Body:Saiosh
CPD Points: IconCPD Points:5
NQF Level: IconNQF Level:None
Prerequisites: IconPrerequisites:None
HUB Availability: IconHUB Availability:Online Computer HUBs available at NOSA College Centurion, Tyger Valley and Westville.
Target Groups: IconTarget Groups:● Chief executive officers (CEOs)/Managing directors ● Managers assigned (in terms of section 16(2)) to assist the abovementioned ● Competent persons and their assistants (as per the General Machinery Regulations) ● HSE Managers, officers and practitioners ● Supervisors and foremen ● All employees whose work activities involve use of plant, machinery and equipment
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