🚜 1.2m Roller Hire — BOMAG BW120 AD-5

BOMAG BW120 AD-5 Health & Safety Guidance - Roller Use

HSE-aligned safety rules for operators

Overturning is the primary risk - cross-slopes, soft ground, and working near edges, embankments, trenches or kerbs.

Keep clear of the central pivot (articulation joint) - crushing hazard.

Hearing protection is required (about 84 dB(A) at the operator).

Aged 18 or over, trained, competent and authorised for ride-on rollers (e.g. CPCS/NPORS roller category).
Wearing the correct PPE, including hearing protection.

Overturning - the primary risk (cross-slopes, soft ground, near edges, embankments, trenches and kerbs).
Crushing at the central pivot (articulation joint) - keep clear.
Noise (about 84 dB(A) at the operator) - hearing protection required.
Whole-body vibration; hot engine and exhaust (burns).
Toxic exhaust fumes in enclosed or partly enclosed spaces - ensure ventilation.
Seat automatic braking sensor - do not defeat it.

Switch off before refuelling; no naked flames; clean up spills.
Warning light or alarm: stop, switch off if safe, and do not attempt repairs - contact us.

The hire company is responsible for inspection and maintenance.
The operator is responsible for safe operation and for stopping if the machine is unsafe.

🔒 If anything looks unsafe, sounds unusual or feels wrong: STOP WORK & CONTACT US IMMEDIATELY. Do not continue operating the machine.

For anything not covered here, refer to the full BOMAG operator's manual, or contact us.