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Compaction and Rolling Procedures

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Compaction using rollers is essential for road construction, earthworks, and trench reinstatement.
Rollers range from small pedestrian machines to large ride-on tandem and pneumatic rollers.
The main hazards are crushing, whole-body vibration, noise, and contact with hot asphalt.
Pedestrian rollers can trap and run over the operator if control is lost on slopes.
Ride-on rollers have limited rear visibility — banksman assistance may be needed.
PUWER 1998 requires rollers to be suitable for the task with operators properly trained.
Operating on slopes increases rollover risk — maximum gradients must be observed.
Vibrating rollers create significant whole-body vibration that must be managed.
Hot asphalt surfaces present burn risks — heat-resistant PPE is required.
All rollers must be inspected daily and defects reported before use.

Prevent crushing	Rollers cause fatal crushing injuries to both operators and pedestrians.
Vibration health	Whole-body vibration from rollers causes back pain and spinal degeneration.
Burn prevention	Contact with freshly laid hot asphalt causes severe burns to skin.
Legal compliance	PUWER and vibration regulations require training and exposure management.

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See also: Road Construction Safety Awareness | Roller and Compaction Plant

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