GENERAL MACHINERY REGULATION 2.1 (GMR 2.1)

July 16, 2026 admin No Comment 44 Views

Earn Practical Knowledge to Meet GMR 2.1 Legal Requirements and Reduce Legal Liability

MTCR Training invites engineering, maintenance, and operations professionals to attend this comprehensive General Machinery Regulation 2.1 (GMR 2.1) training programme. This practical 3-day online course provides an in-depth understanding of the legal duties, responsibilities, and compliance obligations of GMR 2.1 Appointees, GMR 2.7 Appointees, and Section 16.1 & 16.2 Appointees under South Africa’s Occupational Health and Safety Act (OHS Act).

Designed by experienced industry specialists, this programme equips participants with the knowledge to effectively manage engineering compliance, maintenance systems, machinery safety, risk management, and legal accountability within industrial environments.

Course Information

Course: General Machinery Regulation 2.1 (GMR 2.1)

Date: 19–21 August 2026

Duration: 3 Days

Delivery: Live Online Instructor-Led Training

Investment: R13,499.00 per Delegate

Course Overview

The appointment of a GMR 2.1 Appointee carries significant legal and operational responsibility. Many engineers and managers are appointed without fully understanding the legislative requirements, legal liabilities, and responsibilities associated with this critical role.

This intensive three-day programme provides participants with a practical understanding of the General Machinery Regulations (GMR), the Occupational Health and Safety Act, engineering compliance, maintenance management, risk assessment, machinery safety, and audit readiness.

Participants will learn how to establish compliant maintenance systems, improve operational safety, minimise legal exposure, and effectively fulfil the responsibilities of appointed engineering personnel.

Course Modules

Day 1 – Legal Framework & Responsibilities

Session 1: Legal Requirements of GMR 2.1

Topics include:

Understanding General Machinery Regulation 2.1
Appointment requirements for GMR 2.1
Duties of Maintenance Engineers
Responsibilities of 16.1 and 16.2 Appointees
GCC Certification requirements
Competency and qualification requirements
Self-assessment of engineering responsibilities

Session 2: Roles & Responsibilities

Participants will explore:

Responsibilities of GMR 2.1 Appointees
Duties of GMR 2.7 Appointees
Responsibilities of Section 16.1 & 16.2 Appointees
Safety Representatives and Compliance
Managing legal accountability
Engineering leadership responsibilities

Session 3: Occupational Health & Safety Legislation

Topics include:

Occupational Health & Safety Act
General Machinery Regulations
Mechanical & Electrical Regulations
Pressure Equipment Regulations
Compliance standards and specifications
Legislative updates and regulatory changes

Day 2 – Safety, Maintenance & Risk Management

Session 1: Engineering Compliance Systems

Participants will learn:

Internal engineering procedures
Maintenance management systems
Compliance structures
Delegation of engineering responsibilities
Managing non-compliant equipment
Communication between departments

Session 2: Machinery Safety & Risk Management

Topics include:

Machinery risk assessments
Hazard identification
Stored energy hazards
Lock-Out/Tag-Out (LOTO)
Rotating machinery safety
Preventative maintenance
Workplace accident prevention

Session 3: Maintenance Management Systems

Course topics include:

Computerised Maintenance Management Systems (CMMS)
Preventative maintenance planning
Maintenance scheduling
Equipment traceability
Maintenance budgeting
Production versus maintenance priorities
Continuous improvement strategies

Day 3 – Legal Liability & Audit Preparation

Session 1: Legal Accountability

Participants will gain practical knowledge on:

Legal liability of GMR Appointees
Engineering compliance systems
Electrical reticulation requirements
Accountability under the OHS Act
Compliance management systems

Session 2: Maintenance Auditing

Topics include:

Internal maintenance audits
External compliance audits
Audit preparation
Case studies of engineering failures
Root cause analysis
Lessons learned from major industrial disasters

Session 3: Audit Readiness & Continuous Improvement

Participants will learn:

Preparing for internal audits
Preparing for external audits
Managing audit findings
Continuous improvement systems
Documentation management
Compliance record keeping

Who Should Attend?

This programme is ideal for:

GMR 2.1 Appointees
GMR 2.7 Appointees
Section 16.1 Appointees
Section 16.2 Appointees
Mechanical Engineering Managers
Electrical Engineering Managers
Plant Managers
Engineering Managers
Maintenance Managers
Maintenance Supervisors
Plant Engineers
Compliance Managers
OHS Practitioners
Technical Directors
Production Managers
Factory Managers

Learning Outcomes

After completing this programme, participants will be able to:

Understand the legal responsibilities of GMR 2.1 Appointees
Apply Occupational Health & Safety legislation effectively
Implement compliant maintenance management systems
Reduce organisational legal liability
Improve machinery safety and operational compliance
Conduct effective engineering risk assessments
Prepare for internal and external compliance audits
Strengthen engineering governance and maintenance planning
Improve workplace safety and operational performance

Key Benefits

✔ Comprehensive understanding of GMR 2.1 legal requirements

✔ Improved compliance with the Occupational Health & Safety Act

✔ Reduced legal and operational risk

✔ Practical engineering and maintenance management skills

✔ Enhanced machinery safety and preventative maintenance practices

✔ Better audit preparation and compliance readiness

✔ Practical case studies and real-world industry examples

✔ Expert instruction from experienced engineering professionals

Programme Schedule

08:00 Registration & Login

08:30 Morning Session

10:30 – 10:50 Refreshment Break

12:30 – 13:30 Lunch Break

13:30 Afternoon Session

15:00 – 15:20 Afternoon Break

16:30 Daily Close

Flexible Learning Options

We make professional development convenient through flexible training solutions:

Live Online Training
In-House Corporate Training
Onsite Group Training
Customised Engineering Compliance Programmes

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