Driven Machinery Regulations Summary

The Driven Machinery Regulations (DMR) are a significant part of the Occupational Health and Safety Act (OHS Act) of South Africa. They play a crucial role in ensuring the safe use, maintenance, and operation of driven machinery in workplaces. By outlining the legal requirements for employers, operators, and maintenance personnel, these regulations aim to prevent accidents and injuries associated with machinery.
 
The National Code of Practice (NCOP) for Driven Machinery Regulations is a comprehensive set of guidelines that ensure the safe operation and maintenance of driven machinery. 
 
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What every Customer needs to know when using a training Provider for Lifting Machinery :
  • Provider must be accredited 
  • Certificate must be issued with the correct Unit Standard

Entrance Requirements

  • 18 years of age and over.
  •  Physically capable of performing without difficulty the tasks involved in operating the lifting machine /equipment for which they are to receive training 
Before training starts, each learner shall provide the accredited training provider with the following:
  • A declaration from the employer confirming the medical fitness of the learner
  • An eye test results confirming that the learner has adequate day and night vision and depth perception 
  • A valid Professional Driver’s Permit can be accepted instead of the eye test results.
  • Shall wear the required personal protective equipment
  • Proof of General Education and Training Certificate, minimum  Grade 7
 
Operators with previous certification-(recertification)
Operators previously certified under the Driven Machinery Regulations whose certificates have expired or are due to expire shall be subject to re-certification. The re-certification training shall comprise a minimum of 4 hours of theoretical instruction focusing on safety and 1-hour practical training.
 
If the operator’s carry card has expired for more than 90 days, the learner /operator must undergo novice training.

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