A construction roller is also known as a road roller, compaction roller, or steam roller. Although these machines are not powered by steam anymore, they used to be and, in some cases, the name stuck.

A roller at its essence is a heavy wheel that is used to level out and compact terrain, soil, dirt, asphalt, or any other kind of foundation or base material.

There are a few different types of rollers including single and double-drum rollers.

There are also Padfoot and vibrating rollers

• Have a basic understanding of the industry, the dangers of working in the industry and their responsibilities as an operator.
• Have a working knowledge of the manufacturer’s handbook for the particular machine to be used.
• Be able to locate and identify the major components of the machine and explain their functions
• Be able to locate and identify key controls and explain their functions
• Conduct all pre-operational checks in accordance with manufacturers and legislative requirements.
• Identify and maintain PPE appropriate for roller use
• Prepare the roller for use and operate machinery safely and efficiently
• Conduct all necessary safety checks at the Work area
• Operate machinery safely and efficiently
• Environmental considerations
• Demonstrate Knowledge and understanding of loading and unloading procedures for Machine transportation
• Carry out all end of shift and shut down procedures

• Suitable and safe area to operate and manoeuvre machine
• 15 metre straight line of uncompacted material
• 5 – 10 metres radius curve of uncompacted material
• Varying terrain and slopes
• Suitable and safe area to complete paperwork
• Suitable welfare facilities
• Road roller
• Operators’ manual
• Risk assessment completed.

• Suitable and safe area to operate and manoeuvre machine
• 15 metre straight line of uncompacted material
• 5 – 10 metres radius curve of uncompacted material
• Varying terrain and slopes
• Suitable and safe area to complete paperwork
• Suitable welfare facilities
• Road roller
• Operators’ manual
• Risk assessment completed.

• Suitable head protection.
• Suitable eye protection.
• Suitable ear protection.
• Suitable work clothes.
• Suitable work boots including steel toe protection.
• High Viz.

• Avoiding danger from overhead power cables guidance GS6 https://www.hse.gov.uk/pubns/gs6.pdf
• Avoiding danger from underground services HSG47 https://www.hse.gov.uk/pubns/priced/hsg47.pdf
• PUWER Regulation
• https://www.hse.gov.uk/pubns/priced/l22.pdf

• 20 multiple choice questions.
• 5 written questions.
• 4 marks per question.
• 80% pass mark required.

• Pre use and operational checks.
• Compact straight line 4 x width.
• Compact curve 4 x width curve of 5-10m.
• Drive through chicane, forwards and backwards.
• Drive in a straight line 15m in length.
• Drive over uneven and sloping terrain.
• Pass mark is less than 20 penalty points and no mandatory disqualifications.
• Time allowed is 1 hour.

Onsite and off-site centre testing available.