It’s approaching 12 years since Gate Safe was started to raise awareness of the dangers associated with manual and automated… Continue reading Gate Accidents – The needless loss of life continues
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Manual Gate Safety
Manual gate risk assessment Why is this even needed? Isn’t it just automated gates that represent a risk to public… Continue reading Manual Gate Safety
Maintenance matters
Keeping up with maintenance is an important factor influencing gate and barrier safety – as it provides an opportunity to… Continue reading Maintenance matters
Security guard critically injured after large metal gate fell on top of him
A security guard in South Africa sustained critical injuries after a large metal gate fell on top of him over… Continue reading Security guard critically injured after large metal gate fell on top of him
Truck driver crushed by falling gate
A 59-year-old truck driver has died after being crushed by a falling gate at a Dandenong South depot – in… Continue reading Truck driver crushed by falling gate
Knowledge is King
When looking at the safety required on a gate or barrier the first and foremost requirement is to carry out… Continue reading Knowledge is King
What questions should I ask a gate manufacturer regarding safety measures?
Firstly, all automated gates MUST comply with The Supply of Machinery (Safety) Regulations 2008 which means that the gate should… Continue reading What questions should I ask a gate manufacturer regarding safety measures?
Beware of children playing on automated gates this summer
The long summer holiday is beckoning and with so many parents opting for a staycation due to the challenging Covid… Continue reading Beware of children playing on automated gates this summer
Safety edges explained
What is a safety edge? Also known as a pressure edge They are used to guard against possible crushing, impact,… Continue reading Safety edges explained
Defining Gate Safety Devices
We often hear people talk about gate safety devices and ground loops in the same breath. However, it is important… Continue reading Defining Gate Safety Devices
