Vibrating Roller Operation SWMS
Operation of vibrating drum roller for compaction of asphalt or sub-base material. Includes pre-start check, vibration frequency control to avoid HAVS, traffic management, working near pedestrian/cyclist zones.
SWMS variants reference your state’s WHS legislation. Instant download after payment.
Operation of vibrating drum rollers compacting asphalt or sub-base material. Powered mobile plant operation on construction sites triggers SWMS requirements under WHS Regulation 291 and Schedule 3 HRCW Category 13.
Hazards identified
3 hazards covered, sorted by priority.
HAVS, spinal injury, circulatory damage
Crush fatality or serious injury
Severe burns to skin
Control measures
Hierarchy-of-controls order: elimination → substitution → isolation → engineering → administrative → PPE.
- 1Limit operator exposure to 8-hour vibration action value per AS 2670.1
- 2Enforce 3m exclusion zone with spotter and reversing alarms
- 3Isolate exhaust, wear heat-resistant PPE, allow cool-down before maintenance
Applicable Codes of Practice
SWMS mandatory before HRCW commences
Whole-body vibration evaluation and exposure limits
High-Risk Construction Work triggered
Vibrating roller is powered mobile plant operating on-site
No SWMS = $30,000 PCBU fine, stop-work notice
What you receive
- ✓Editable DOCX template — Microsoft Word compatible
- ✓State-specific WHS legislation schedule (NSW/VIC/QLD/SA/WA/TAS/NT/ACT)
- ✓Hazard register with risk ratings + controls
- ✓Worker sign-on register and pre-start checklist
Related legislation
- WHS Act 2011 (model)
- WHS Regulation 2025
- Code of Practice — Hazardous Manual Tasks