SAFETY

Alarms
Muster Point
First Aid
Minimum PPE to be worn
Emergency exits
Telephone usage
Coffee/Meal break
Fire extinguishers
Convenience/Rest rooms
Duration
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COURSE OBJECTIVES
Upon completion of this course, the trainee will be able to do the
following:
Describe the uses and types of rollers.
Identify the components and controls on a typical roller.
Explain safety rules for operating a roller.
Perform prestart inspection and maintenance procedures.
Perform basic maneuvers with a roller.
Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of loading and unloading
procedures for machine transportation.
Carry out all end of shift and shut down procedures.

HSWA

REGULATIONS AND
- Health & Safety at Work Act 1974
STANDARDS

LOLER - Lifting Operations & Lifting Equipment

Regulations 1998
PUWER - Provision & Use of Work Equipment
MHSWR
- Management
of Health & Safety at
Regulations
1998
Work
Regulations 1999

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Health & Safety at Work

Act 1974
SECTION 2:

GENERAL DUTIES OF EMPLOYERS

It shall be
the duty of every
to ensure,
so far as is reasonably practicable,
the health,
safety and welfare at work of all
employees

employer to ensure, so far as is

reasonably practicable, the health,
safety and welfare at work of all
employees
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Health & Safety at Work

GENERAL Act
DUTIES OF MANUFACTURERS,
SUPPLIERS etc.

Section 6:
Duty is Placed on Manufacturers,
Suppliers,
Designers and importers
This is in relation to articles and
equipment
used at work
Basically they have to research and
test them
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and supply information

Health & Safety at

Work 7:
Act
SECTION
GENERAL DUTIES OF
EMPLOYEES.

It shall be the duty of every employee while at

work (a) to take reasonable care for health and
safety of
himself and of other persons who
may be affected
by his acts or omissions at work, and
(b) as regards any duty or requirement
imposed on
his employer or any other person by or
under any
of the relevant
statutory provisions, to coJC International

PROVISION AND USE OF WORK EQUIPMENT

REGULATIONS (PUWER) 1998

REGULATION 4: SUITABILITY OF WORK EQUIPMENT

Every employer shall ensure that work equipment is
so constructed or adapted as to be suitable for the
purpose for which it is used or provided.
In selecting work equipment, every employer shall
have regard to the working conditions and to the risks
to the health and safety of persons which exist in the
premises or undertaking in which that work equipment
is to be used and any additional risk posed by the use
of that work equipment.
Every employer shall ensure that work equipment is
used only for operations for which, and under
conditions for which, it is suitable.
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REGULATION 5: MAINTENANCE
Every employer shall ensure that work
equipment is maintained in an efficient state, in
efficient working order and in good repair.
Every employer shall ensure that where any
machinery has a maintenance log, the log is kept
up to date.

REGULATION 6: INSPECTION

Every employer shall ensure that, where the safety of work equipment depends on
the installation conditions, it is inspected
(a) before being put into service for the first time; or
(b) after assembly at a new site or in a new location,
to ensure that it has been installed correctly and is safe to operate.
Every employer shall ensure that the result of an inspection is recorded and kept
until the next inspection under this regulation is recorded.

REGULATION 7: SPECIFIC RISKS

Where the use of work equipment is likely to
involve a specific risk to health or safety, every
employer shall ensure that
(a)the use of that work equipment is restricted
to those persons given the task of using it; and
(b)repairs, modifications, maintenance or
servicing of that work equipment is restricted to
those persons who have been specifically
designated to perform operations of that
description.

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REGULATION 8: INFORMATION AND

INSTRUCTIONS

Every employer shall ensure that all persons who use work

equipment have available to them adequate health and safety

information and, where appropriate, written instructions pertaining
to the use of the work equipment.
Every employer shall ensure that any of his employees who

supervises or manages the use of work equipment has available to

him adequate health and safety information and, where appropriate,
written instructions pertaining to the use of the work equipment.

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REGULATION 9: TRAINING
Every employer shall ensure that all persons
who use work equipment have received
adequate training for purposes of health and
safety, including training in the methods which
may be adopted when using the work
equipment, any risks which such use may entail
and precautions to be taken.

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WHAT IS A ROLLER?
A roller is a self propelled or towed machine used for the primary purpose of
compacting a variety of types of construction materials. It may be rubber
tyred, smooth drum, padded drum or grid/open face type.
A roller achieves compaction by one or a combination of the following
compactive methods:
Static weight
Kneading
Vibration
Impact

The Basic Components of a Roller

Strobe
Light

Instrument
Panel Cover

Standard
Rollover

Water Tank

Protection
System (ROPS)
Operators
Platform

Corrosion
Resistant
Water Spray
System

Articulation
Joint

Scraper

Drums

Types of Rollers
Pneumatic (rubber)
roller:
tire
Relies
on the weight of the roller and the
total contact pressure of the tires for
effective compaction
Vary in weight from 10 to 35 tons and
normally have from 7 to 11 tires
Classification is determined by the
material being compacted and the weight
capacity of the roller
Built-in water tanks to keep tires clean with
the cocoa mats
Cocoa mats are a fabric of wood fibers
used to distribute water evenly over the
smooth surfaces of the rollers
Runs between 2 and 7 miles per hour

Types of Rollers

Combination roller

Has pneumatic tires on the rear axle and a vibrating drum on

the front

Ranges from 4 to 10 tons

Built-in water tanks to keep tires and drums clean

Classified as a single-drum vibratory roller

Types of Rollers
Three wheel roller
The three wheel roller is a static roller which
depends on its weight for effective compaction
Has 3 large driven drums and articulated steering
Often used for breakdown rolling (used as the first
roller) because it has different compaction
capabilities
Breakdown rolling is a process which breaks the
material down on the first pass with the roller to
facilitate compaction; breakdown rolling requires a
roller with higher weight capacity and more
versatility than a standard roller

Types of Rollers
Tandem steel wheel roller
Can be towed, self propelled or ridden on
Tandem (static) rollers are used for high compaction
Static rollers have a hydrostatic power system which
provides hydraulic pressure to the roller and adjacent
surface being compacted
Single or dual vibration
Low noise level
Fitted with water tanks
Normally has one driving drum and one steering
drum
Varies in weight from 3 to 14 tons
Compaction effect depends on the weight of the
roller and contact area of the drums
Can be used for breakdown, intermediate, or finish
rolling
Travels between 2 and 5 miles per hour

Vibratory steel wheel roller

Types of Rollers
Can be towed, self propelled or
ridden on

Vibratory rollers are used for subgrade work or finished earthwork

With the vibrating control on
i.Buildings or concrete structures
must be kept at a minimum distance
of 15 to prevent structural damage
ii. Should not be used on bridge
overlays
Has either a single vibrating drum or
double vibrating drums

Types of Rollers
Double-drum vibratory steel
wheel roller

Two powered and articulated drums which can be operated in the

static mode, with single-drum vibration, or with double-drum
vibration

Built-in water tanks

Get clean water from the work site; too much risk to carry water
with roller to site, also too much excess weight

Hydrostatic drive and spray bars are present

Types of Rollers
Single-drum vibratory steel wheel
roller
Extremely low center of gravity for
maximum grade ability and
maneuverability
Unrestricted visibility for the operator
Can be used as a vibratory roller
Travels between 2 and 3.5 miles per hour

A sheepsfoot may be used on this roller

A sheepsfoot is an interchangeable
coarse drum/or shell put over the existing
drum and used for compacting different
types of soils

Types of Rollers
Pedestrian rollers
Walk behind
Also known as trench rollers
Double drums, built-in water tanks,
hydrostatic drive and spray bars
Oil bar vibrator system and non-corrosive
water tanks
The drive, steering, brakes and vibration
are usually fully hydrostatic
Compact and economical

Drums are completely clear at the sides

Roller Accidents
1.
Roller accidents primarily result from rollovers
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A rollover can happen in many ways.
a.
While loading onto a trailer
i. Drums lose traction and the roller slides off ramps/trailer
ii. The roller runs off the side of trailer
b.
Operating too close to edge of project
iii. Roller goes off of pavement
ii.
Surface under roller gives way
iii.
Steep ditches along project
c.
Working on shoulder
d.
Rolling on a steep slope
e.
Roller runaway
f.
Going down a hill
g.
Turning to fast
h.
Vibrator on and roller stopped

Roller Accidents
The operator is crushed by the roller for many reasons
a.
The operator was not wearing a seatbelt on a ROPS equipped roller.
b.
The operator was not wearing the seatbelt correctly
c.
There was a passenger on the roller
d.
The ROPS has been removed or lowered
4.
Other accidents involving rollers include operators who were ran over by the roller,
roller being hit, operator improperly mounting and dismounting, and the loss of a roller
while towing .
a. Operators/others are ran over because
i. The operators do not see people near the roller
ii. The operator falls off of the roller
iii. The roller is hit
iv. The roller hits an object
v. The roller turns sharply
vi. The roller stops too fast
vii. The roller keeps moving after the operator fall off
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Roller Safety Overview

Knowing the capabilities of the roller and understanding the job

at hand are important to successful operation

Always follow proper safety precautions and procedures
Never take short cuts that avoid correct safety procedures
Shortcuts are not cost effective and could result in injury or

death
Your operators manual is a valuable safety reference

Check drum for

wear, corrosion

check the axle

seals for leaks

Engine
compartm
ent check

check lighting indicators

ROLLER INSPECTION

ROLLER
INSPECTION

ROLLER INSPECTION

INSPECTION

ROLLER

ROLLER OPERATION
STARTING THE
EQUIPMENT

Ensure the steering wheel lock or transport lock (if

equipped) is unhooked before unloading and starting
equipment
Make sure parking brake is set before starting
If any unusual noises are heard, shut down equipment
immediately
Allow the engine to warm-up for 5-10 minutes before

TRAVELING SAFETY
Avoid having a rollover by keeping the equipment as level as possible
at all times
Rollers should never run parallel to a hill
Be aware of where all crew members are at all times
Be aware of your surroundings and be alert for obstacles
Have a standardized set of hand signals between crew members
Be aware of traffic, pedestrian, and other equipment in the work zone
Good communication is essential while operating the roller
Be aware of overhead power lines
The roller is only designed for one person

LOADING AND UNLOADING

Always pre-trip the trailer before loading or unloading any equipment
Ensure the trailers weight capacity is not exceeded by the weight of
the equipment which the trailer will be hauling
If no data plate is on the trailer, dont use it to haul
Securely chock wheels
Ensure the trailer is on level ground
Chock the back tire (in front of the back tire) of the vehicle pulling the
trailer
Chock the trailer tire behind the back tire
Keeps the vehicle and trailer from moving while loading equipment
Inspect the trailer and the trailer bed for damage, debris or wear

LOADING AND UNLOADING

Proper line-up of equipment on ramps and the trailer is crucial when loading
Proper equipment alignment during unloading is just as crucial as when loading
Check load to confirm it is secure and will not move
Check width and height of equipment and any route restriction before
transporting
Check your brakes and secure the load once more before beginning transport
Continue the mandated checks while in transport to the location
All connections between the truck and trailer must be completed before loading
equipment
Proper use of safety chains and cables when towing equipment