Tandem Smooth Roller Op.

This Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) provides detailed safety guidelines for operating Tandem Smooth Rollers, addressing hazards such as personnel runover, roller tip-over, and exposure to harmful fumes. It is crucial for operators, supervisors, and safety officers in civil works projects to ensure compliance with relevant legislation and mitigate risks effectively. By following this SOP, teams can promote a safer work environment while maintaining productivity on asphalt compaction tasks.

• Runover of personnel during forward or reverse travel – serious injury or fatality
• Roller tip-over on uneven or sloped ground – serious injury
• Whole-body vibration causing musculoskeletal injury
• Heat stress when compacting hot asphalt in high-temperature conditions
• Asphalt fume inhalation – respiratory irritation, potential carcinogenic exposure
• Struck by other plant or vehicles operating in the same area

• Work Health and Safety Act 2011 (Cth) and applicable state/territory WHS legislation
• Work Health and Safety Regulation 2017 (Cth)
• Austroads Guide to Pavement Technology Part 4L – Asphalt
• State/territory Traffic Control Manual
• Safe Work Australia – Code of Practice: Managing the Risks of Plant in the Workplace (2024)
• Tandem Smooth Roller Pre-Start Checklist (associated document)