Driven Machinery Regulations

We have received many questions in the past regarding what documents need to be in place before training commences on any Driven Machinery as stated in the Driven Machinery Regulations (DMR).

Below is an excerpt from the DMR highlighting all the issues around this.

THE DRIVEN MACHINERY REGULATIONS 18(11) PARAGRAPH 9.2  and 9.3 of the

NATIONAL CODE OF PRACTICE OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH AND SAFETY ACT 85 OF 1993 states:

“9.2 Before commencing training or re-certification training every learner shall provide the accredited training provider with the following:

a.     A declaration or certificate from the employer confirming the medical fitness of the learner to undergo the intended training;

b.     Eye test results issued by a person trained to carry out such tests, confirming that the learner has adequate day and night vision, and depth perception (e.g. Purdue University standard vision test No. 3): Provided that a valid Professional Driver's Permit can also be accepted in lieu of the eye test results; and

c.     Shall wear the required personal protective equipment as prescribed by the employer under the General Safety Regulation 2 of the Occupational Health and Safety Act.

9.3  All new entrants intended under this code will be required to hold at least a General Education and Training Certificate, Grade 7 and must be at least 18 years of age.”

So there you have it. All the delegates being booked on any of our classes that invlove any machine as stated in the DMR, needs to abide by the terms stated above.

For all your course bookings, feel free to contact one our Client Service Agents on 086 100 7742 oe email skills@srg.co.za.