PLT/Specific Plant/TBT-PLT-013

Roller and Compaction Plant

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Rollers include ride-on tandem rollers, pneumatic rollers, and pedestrian-operated vibrating rollers.
These machines compact soil, aggregate, and asphalt in roads, foundations, and earthworks.
The primary hazard is crushing — rollers have limited visibility and cannot stop quickly.
Pedestrian rollers can override the operator on slopes if control is lost.
Whole-body vibration must be assessed under the Control of Vibration at Work Regulations 2005.
PUWER 1998 requires all compaction plant to be maintained and suitable for the task.
Operators must hold a valid CPCS or NPORS card for the specific roller type.
Rollers must not operate near unsupported excavation edges or on unstable ground.
Hot rollers on asphalt present burn risks from the drum and fresh material.
Daily pre-use checks must cover brakes, steering, lights, mirrors, and vibration mechanisms.

Prevent crushing	Rollers cause fatal crushing injuries to operators and nearby pedestrians.
Vibration exposure	Whole-body vibration from rollers causes long-term back and spinal damage.
Operator competence	Untrained operators are more likely to lose control on gradients.
Legal compliance	PUWER and vibration regulations require maintained equipment and trained operators.

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See also: Plant Pre-Use Inspections | Hand Arm Vibration Syndrome (HAVS)

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