This course provides trainees with the knowledge and practical skills to operate Ride-On Rollers safely, efficiently, and in line with manufacturers’ instructions and statutory health and safety requirements. Participants will learn how to carry out pre-use checks, recognise hazards, and apply safe operating practices to minimise risks to people, property, and the work environment. The training also covers correct machine handling, site awareness, and understanding equipment limitations.
The course is intended for experienced operators who wish to formalise or refresh their skills, but can also be adapted for novices or those with limited experience. Combining classroom theory with practical on-site training, it develops both competence and confidence to ensure safe and effective roller operation in the workplace.
COURSE CONTENT
- Overview of relevant health and safety legislation, standards, and operator responsibilities.
- Principles, functions, and capabilities of Ride-On Rollers, including their role in compaction work.
- Identification of common hazards and risks associated with roller operation, with emphasis on safe control measures.
- Pre-use inspections: daily checks, defect reporting, and ensuring machine fitness for work.
- Safe procedures for starting, manoeuvring, operating, and stopping the machine.
- Correct methods for loading, unloading, and securing the roller during transport.
- Basic maintenance requirements, including fluid levels, tyres/drums, and safety systems.
- Working safely on different ground conditions, gradients, and confined areas.
- Practical operating exercises covering safe driving, compaction techniques, and hazard awareness.
- Final practical and theory assessments to confirm operator competence.
