General Machinery Regulation 2.1 (GMR 2.1) Training Course South Africa |19-21 August 2026 | 3 Days Online Course
GMR 2.1 Training Course – Legal Compliance for Engineering Managers and Appointed Persons
Duration: 3 Days Online Training
Provider: Savior Training Academy
Contact: +27 87 265 2274
Email: info@saviortraining.co.za
Website: www.saviortraining.co.za
GMR 2.1 Training Course in South Africa
The General Machinery Regulation 2.1 (GMR 2.1) Training Course equips engineers, managers, and appointed persons with the knowledge and legal understanding required to comply with the Occupational Health and Safety Act (OHS Act).
The appointment of a GMR 2.1 appointee carries significant legal responsibilities. Failure to comply with legislation can expose both the appointed individual and the organization to severe penalties, legal liability, and operational shutdowns.
This practical training course provides participants with a comprehensive understanding of the duties, responsibilities, legal requirements, and compliance obligations associated with GMR 2.1 appointments.
Why Attend the GMR 2.1 Course?
Many engineers and managers are appointed under GMR 2.1 without fully understanding their legal responsibilities. This course helps participants:
- Understand the legal responsibilities of GMR 2.1 appointees.
- Reduce legal liability and compliance risks.
- Improve maintenance and safety management systems.
- Ensure compliance with the OHS Act and General Machinery Regulations.
- Develop effective safety and maintenance procedures.
- Prepare for internal and external safety audits.
- Implement continuous improvement within engineering operations.
Who Should Attend?
This course is ideal for:
- GMR 2.1 Appointees
- GMR 2.7 Appointees
- Section 16.1 and 16.2 Appointees
- Mechanical Engineering Managers
- Electrical Engineering Managers
- Plant Managers
- Engineering Managers
- Maintenance Supervisors
- Maintenance Managers
- Plant Engineers
- OHS Personnel
- Compliance Managers
- Technical Directors
- Factory Managers
- Production Managers
Course Duration
3-Day Online Training Course
Daily Programme Schedule
- 08:00 – Registration and Coffee
- 08:30 – Morning Session Begins
- 10:30 – 10:50 Refreshment Break
- 12:30 – Networking Lunch
- 13:30 – Afternoon Session Begins
- 15:00 – 15:20 Refreshment Break
- 16:30 – Course Concludes
Course Content
Day 1: Legal Requirements of GMR 2.1 and Section 16 Appointments
Session 1: Understanding GMR 2.1
- Principles of GMR 2.1
- Maintenance engineer responsibilities
- Appointment procedures and requirements
- GCC certification requirements
- Qualification requirements
- Reviewing appointment criteria
Practical Activity: Self-assessment to evaluate engineering responsibilities.
Session 2: Roles and Responsibilities
- Duties of GMR 2.1 appointees
- Legal significance of the appointment
- Risks associated with appointments
- Responsibilities of GMR 2.7 appointees
- Safety representatives and compliance responsibilities
Session 3: Legislation and Compliance
- Occupational Health and Safety Act requirements
- General Machinery Regulations
- Mechanical and electrical regulations
- Pressure Equipment Regulations
- Legislative updates and amendments
- Compliance communication procedures
Day 2: Safety Responsibilities and Maintenance Systems
Session 1: Internal Procedures and Processes
- Management decisions affecting GMR 2.1 responsibilities
- Delegation of authority
- Communication between departments
- Handling non-compliant equipment
- Compliance management structures
Session 2: Safety and Risk Management
- Workplace safety risks
- Risk assessment techniques
- Stored energy hazards
- Machinery inspections
- Accident prevention strategies
- Lockout and isolation procedures
Safety topics include:
- Lockout systems
- Potential energy systems
- Moving machinery
- Calendar rollers
- Rotating equipment
Session 3: Maintenance Management Systems
- Computerized Maintenance Management Systems (CMMS)
- Modern maintenance practices
- Maintenance traceability
- Preventive maintenance systems
- Maintenance budgets and compliance
- Production versus maintenance priorities
Maintenance Auditing
- OHS Act audit requirements
- Benefits of maintenance audits
- Internal and external audits
- ISO audit principles
Case Studies:
- Piper Alpha Disaster
- Bhopal Disaster, India
Day 3: Legal Liability and Safety Audits
Session 1: Legal Accountability
- Legal liability of appointees
- Electrical reticulation requirements
- Compliance management systems
- Personal legal exposure
- Accountability of appointed personnel
Session 2: Safety Audit Preparation
- Preparing for internal audits
- Preparing for external audits
- Managing major audit findings
- Continuous improvement systems
- Documentation requirements
- Maintenance safety systems
Learning Outcomes
Upon completion of this course, delegates will be able to:
- Understand GMR 2.1 legal requirements.
- Identify compliance risks.
- Implement effective maintenance systems.
- Conduct safety assessments.
- Manage legal responsibilities.
- Prepare for audits.
- Improve workplace safety.
- Reduce legal liability.
Benefits of Attending
- Improved legal compliance
- Reduced business risk
- Better safety management
- Increased engineering accountability
- Enhanced maintenance systems
- Stronger audit preparedness
- Improved operational performance
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