Roller Compactor/Road Roller Training & Certification

Three Different Types of Trainings

Whether you want training and certification in as little as two hours with our online training or a more robust, customizable option like you get with our DIY training kits or on-site training, we can help you get the training certificate you need in the way you want it and at a price you can afford.

Online Training

Online is for those who prefer self-paced training from any location or for employers who need to assign and monitor employee training progress and exam scores. Online training is also eligible for bulk pricing discounts for groups of 16+ trainees.

View Online Training

Training Kits

The kit is for those who want to do the training themselves. It’s a reusable training presentation that is used to train groups of people all at one time in one location. If you need to train a trainer to use the kit we offer a train the trainer online course.

View Training Kit

Train the Trainer

Train the trainer courses are online and meant to certify a single individual to use the training kit to train others. The kit is included with the train the trainer online course for no additional cost and is reusable. The result is a lifetime certification.

View Train the Trainer

What's in the Training?

Our Roller-Compactor Safety Training course is regulation compliant, and our online version fulfills classroom training requirements. Each class contains sections on anatomical components, principles of stability, safe operations, hazards to avoid, and more.

This presentation includes intermittent practice quiz questions to prepare for the final written exam included with the course. In addition to the written exam, this course also includes a checklist for employers to use when administering a practical exam.

Though you will still need to familiarize yourself with all other applicable federal, state, provincial, territorial, and local standards, this training encompasses the following standards for roller-compactors:

Canada Standards

CAN/CSA-B352.0-09 – ROPS, FOPS (General Equipment)
CAN/CSA-M12117-05 – Earth-Moving Machinery (TOPS) for Compact Excavators
CAN/CSA-M3471-05 – Earth-Moving Machinery – ROPS, Laboratory Tests, Performance Requirements
Can.CSA-M3450-03 – Earth-Moving Machinery – braking Systems of Rubber-Tired Machines – Systems and Performance Requirements and Test Procedures

Why Do I Need Training?

In line with regulations, anyone who operates heavy equipment must receive training prior to operating the machine on their own. While requirements for refresher training are very specific, most safety trainings don’t have such specific requirements. However it’s wise to follow the same guidelines.. Most other equipment doesn’t have such specific requirements, but it’s wise to follow the same guidelines.

When it comes to refresher training, the standards in some instances (like forklifts) are very specific: operators must be re-evaluated every three years to see if they are still competent to operate the equipment. Best practices say to apply this same rule to all types of equipment. A so-called “free-pass” cannot be awarded based on experience, age, or time on the job. The extent of the evaluation is to be determined by the employer but should include a written and practical examination that prove continued competency.

Want to buy?

Stay Informed On All Things

Did You Know?

Out of the 282 road grading and surface machinery-related deaths recorded by NIOSH from 1992 to 2001, at least 70 of these deaths were associated with roller-compacters. (Source: ELCOSH)

The first mechanical roller consisted of a steel drum with a seat on top of the frame for the driver. The roller was usually pulled by livestock. (Source: HCEA)

Safety Videos

Operator Trying to Avoid Crash Gets Pinned Under Asphalt Roller in Monroeville.Paving Roller Runs Over, Kills Man on Route 66.

In the News

Chicago Man Dies in Army Corps Industrial Accident in Alaska Road Compactor Crushes 11-yr-old Boy to Death in BSK-VI

Frequently Asked Questions

What does a roller-compactor do?

These large machines are sometimes also called “road roller” and they compact soil, gravel, concrete, or asphalt for making a strong foundation for buildings and roads, or to compact landfills.

How much do roller-compactors cost?

Etsy lists several used models from under $100 to about $30,000. New models have a similar range, but higher-end models may cost as much as $60,000.

How deep does a roller compactor compact?

Compactors eliminate air pockets, and so the depth of change in your compacting working surface will depend entirely on what it’s made out of, and how many and what kind of air pockets it might contain.

What is the biggest hazard for roller-compactor operators?

In 2008 OSHA analyzed injuries and fatalities of roller-compactor operators, and observed that the biggest hazard and all fatalities were caused when the roller tipped, and was not equipped with a rollover protective structure (ROPS) or had removed the ROPS and seatbelt.