Gate Safe has joined forces with other key stakeholder organisations to establish a working party designed to improve the safety of automated and manual gates in schools. As part of the charity’s Safe School Gates initiative, Gate Safe recently held a meeting hosted by Ashford MP Sojan Joseph attended by representatives from the police security… Continue reading Gate Safe Launches Safe School Gates Working Party
Author: Lauren Soutan
Understanding Deadman Operation in Gate Automation (also known as hold-to-run)
When considering any automated gate, safety should always be the overriding priority. While automated gates are designed to make access control more convenient, they can also pose serious risks if not installed or maintained correctly. One type of operation you may come across is something called deadman operation or hold to run but what does… Continue reading Understanding Deadman Operation in Gate Automation (also known as hold-to-run)
Sliding Gate Safety: What Every Installer Needs to Know
By Rob Williams – Technical and Training Manager, Gate Safe Sliding gates can present serious safety risks if not installed or maintained correctly. Whether you’re working on a tracked system or a cantilever design, understanding the potential hazards—and how to mitigate them – is crucial. At Gate Safe, we train installers to spot these risks… Continue reading Sliding Gate Safety: What Every Installer Needs to Know
Gate Tethers: A Simple Fix To a Serious Risk
The Hidden Danger on Swing Gates – and the Simple Way to Protect Against an Accident A gate tether is a simple but effective addition to a gate, designed to prevent it from falling in the event of a hinge breaking and potentially causing serious injury, or worse. In a perfect world, all gates should… Continue reading Gate Tethers: A Simple Fix To a Serious Risk
How Do You Become a Gate Safe Installer?
If you work with automated gates, becoming a Gate Safe Installer is one of the most important steps you can take to demonstrate your commitment to safety. Gate Safe is a charity dedicated to improving the safety of automated gates and barriers, helping to prevent accidents caused by unsafe installations. So, how do you become… Continue reading How Do You Become a Gate Safe Installer?
Gate Safe Founder Richard Jackson Awarded OBE
Gate Safe is delighted to announce that its founder, Richard Jackson, has been appointed an Officer of the Order of the British Empire (OBE) in the Birthday Honours List, in recognition for his services to Improvement of the Safety of Automated Gates. Jackson, who started Gate Safe in 2010, following the tragic deaths of two… Continue reading Gate Safe Founder Richard Jackson Awarded OBE
Understanding Safety Edges: What Installers Need to Know
At Gate Safe, we’re committed to helping installers, specifiers and gate owners better understand the safety features for automated gates, designed to mitigate risks and deliver essential protection. One often misunderstood or overlooked feature – is the safety (also known as pressure) edge. Let’s break down what safety edges are, why they matter, and the… Continue reading Understanding Safety Edges: What Installers Need to Know
