OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH AND SAFETY ACT, 85 OF 1993: INCORPORATION OF THE NATIONAL CODE OF PRACTICE FOR THE TRAINING PROVIDERS OF LIFTING MACHINE OPERATORS INTO DRIVEN MACHINERY REGULATIONS 2015
Notice Title: Occupational Health and Safety Act, 85 of 1993 (“OHSA”), as Amended: Incorporation of the National Code of Practice for the Training Providers of Lifting Machine Operators into Driven Machinery Regulations 2015
Government Notice: GN 5588 in GG 51657 on 29 November 2024
Commencing date: 29 November 2024
The Chief Inspector in terms of section 27(1) of the OHSA:
- Withdrew the National Code of Practice for Training Providers of Lifting Machine Operators published in GNR 539 and mentioned in the schedule published GNR 542.
- incorporated into the Driven Machinery Regulations, 2015 (DMR), the National Code of Practice for the Training Providers of Lifting Machine Operators, 2024.
- Exempted Training Providers in terms of Section 40 of the OHSA, as amended as required by regulation 18 (11) of the DMR on a condition that they are accredited by Quality Council for Trade Occupations (QCTO) or Transport Seta (TETA) until end of June 2027. With effect from end of June 2027 all training providers shall be accredited by QCTO.
For a copy of the Government Gazette Notice click here.
For more information or assistance please contact Gert van der Waal at gert@shangoni.co.za.
