Ride on Road Roller
Introduction
Every year many operatives are injured or killed whilst operating mobile plant and equipment. All drivers of any plant and equipment should be aged 18 or over, adequately trained, competent and authorised to operate plant. This course is designed to provide candidates with theoretical knowledge and practical training to safely operate a ride on road roller as required by current legislation.
Aims
By the end of the course all delegates will:
- Identify the basic construction and components, and the purpose and use of all controls and gauges
- Identify and comply with manufactures instructions in accordance with the operators handbook, other information sources and applicable regulations
- Carry out all pre-use and running checks
- Configure the roller for site travel
- Travel over differing types of terrain, including undulating ground
- Manoeuvre in confined areas using forward and reverse direction
- Set the roller for compaction duties
- Prepare an area prior to compacting, i.e. traffic/personnel management etc.
- Compact materials to given instructions
- Compact up to supported and unsupported edges
- Compact against radii
- Compact around obstruction
- Place the roller in an out-of-service condition
- Recognize compacted and non-compacted areas
- State conditions that may cause instability of the roller
- State safety procedures when working up to unsupported edges
- Explain safety procedures when compacting on inclines
- Explain the loading and unloading procedures on and off a transporter
Who should attend?
Any person required to operate a ride on road roller within their workplace or wishing to improve their operating skills and knowledge
Course content
Responsibilities under the Health and Safety at Work Act, 1974, and other relevant legislation such as PUWER regulations, pre-operational checks and daily maintenance, battery care and refueling procedures, mobility and stability factors, safety rules applicable to operating and compacting, shut-down procedures.
Duration is dependent on experience of operatives
Durations
Experienced Operatives (*Assessments Only) 1 Day - 6 Delegates
Novices (including Safety Awareness Course) 4 Days - 4 Delegates
* = delegates will be profiled prior to assessment to check their operating experience
Outcome
Successful delegates will be issued with a Certificate of Achievement.
Personal Protective Equipment Required:
Safety Helmet, High Viz Vest, Safety Boots, Ear Defenders
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