Supervisor of Machinery ( South Africa GMR 2)

In South Africa, supervising machinery in any high-risk environment comes with serious legal and safety responsibilities. The GMR 2 Supervisor of Machinery Course is designed to give supervisors, managers, and safety professionals the knowledge and skills they need to operate safely, legally, and confidently under South Africa’s Occupational Health and Safety Act (OHSA) and the General Machinery Regulations.

This course provides a clear understanding of the duties of a GMR 2 appointee and offers practical guidance on managing machinery risks in the workplace. You will learn how to identify hazards, implement safety controls, and ensure that machinery is operated and maintained in line with legal requirements. Topics include lockout/tagout procedures, PPE use, safe start-up and shutdown of equipment, machine guarding, incident reporting, and compliance monitoring.

The course also explores the supervisor’s role in managing notifiable substances, electrical safety, and maintaining a strong health and safety system on site. Whether you work in manufacturing, logistics, construction, or mining, this training ensures you are prepared to prevent incidents, meet inspection standards, and maintain operational integrity.

By the end of the course, you’ll have the confidence to supervise machinery safely and meet all legal obligations under GMR 2. This course is a must for anyone in a leadership role overseeing machinery.