ROLLER
ROLLER EXAM QUESTIONS WITH COMPLETE
SOLUTIONS.
During work the engine starts to overheat. Explain the danger if someone tries to
remove the radiator or expansion tank cap? Answer >>>Pressurized system, hot
water can escape, cause severe burns
Where should the first pass be made if rolling a cross fall or camber? Answer
>>>>At the lowest point work.
The roller has to be travelled up a slope what should be checked before starting?
Answer >>>>Ground conditions, check your roller has enough grip, roller capable.
The operator has to use a new type of ride on roller that they are unfamiliar with.
What do regulations (i.e. PUWER 98) and other guidance require the operator to
have? Answer >>>>I - Information
I - Instruction
T - Training
Before leaving the cab or seat for a rest break, after parking and switching of the
machine, what final action must be carried out? Answer >>>>Isolate the machine
to stop any unauthorized access.
What three main duties of the health and safety at work act must employees
follow? Answer >>>>1) care for yourself and others.
2) Don't interfere with health and safety.
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3) cooperate with the employer.
When parking the machine at the end of the shift, NAME three places where the
machine should NOT be parked. Answer >>>>1) soft ground
2) blocking entrances
3) pedestrian routes
The operator has been asked to drive the machine onto a transporter/trailer.
A) who is responsible for the loading operations?
B) state four actions to be considered by the operator before loading
commences? Answer >>>>A) The low loader driver
B) overhead power cables, condition, weight, weather, condition of ramp, how
wide the roller drum is.
Why should a ride on roller be re fueled at the end of the day? Answer >>>>To
stop condensation building up in the fuel tank.
What is the minimum distance allowed near open trenches when travelling to the
working area with a ride on roller and explain why? Answer >>>>Keep the
excavation depth away to stop the trench caving in or collapsing trapping
workers.
What is meant by dead weight rolling? Answer >>>>Compacting just using the
weight of the machine with no vibration.
What is regarded as the commonest cause for poor compaction? Answer
>>>>Compacting too thick of a layer.
ROLLER EXAM QUESTIONS WITH COMPLETE
SOLUTIONS.
During work the engine starts to overheat. Explain the danger if someone tries to
remove the radiator or expansion tank cap? Answer >>>Pressurized system, hot
water can escape, cause severe burns
Where should the first pass be made if rolling a cross fall or camber? Answer
>>>>At the lowest point work.
The roller has to be travelled up a slope what should be checked before starting?
Answer >>>>Ground conditions, check your roller has enough grip, roller capable.
The operator has to use a new type of ride on roller that they are unfamiliar with.
What do regulations (i.e. PUWER 98) and other guidance require the operator to
have? Answer >>>>I - Information
I - Instruction
T - Training
Before leaving the cab or seat for a rest break, after parking and switching of the
machine, what final action must be carried out? Answer >>>>Isolate the machine
to stop any unauthorized access.
What three main duties of the health and safety at work act must employees
follow? Answer >>>>1) care for yourself and others.
2) Don't interfere with health and safety.
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3) cooperate with the employer.
When parking the machine at the end of the shift, NAME three places where the
machine should NOT be parked. Answer >>>>1) soft ground
2) blocking entrances
3) pedestrian routes
The operator has been asked to drive the machine onto a transporter/trailer.
A) who is responsible for the loading operations?
B) state four actions to be considered by the operator before loading
commences? Answer >>>>A) The low loader driver
B) overhead power cables, condition, weight, weather, condition of ramp, how
wide the roller drum is.
Why should a ride on roller be re fueled at the end of the day? Answer >>>>To
stop condensation building up in the fuel tank.
What is the minimum distance allowed near open trenches when travelling to the
working area with a ride on roller and explain why? Answer >>>>Keep the
excavation depth away to stop the trench caving in or collapsing trapping
workers.
What is meant by dead weight rolling? Answer >>>>Compacting just using the
weight of the machine with no vibration.
What is regarded as the commonest cause for poor compaction? Answer
>>>>Compacting too thick of a layer.
