At Gate Safe, we’re committed to helping installers, specifiers and gate owners better understand the safety features for automated gates,… Continue reading Understanding Safety Edges: What Installers Need to Know
Category: Gate Safe Blog
Are You Renting a Property/Flat with an Electric Gate?
Electric gates are often used in multi-occupancy housing to enhance safety and control access. However, as machines, they need to… Continue reading Are You Renting a Property/Flat with an Electric Gate?
Why Choose a Gate Safe Installer?
Are you thinking of having an electric gate installed and maintained by a Gate Safe installer? Electric gates are machines… Continue reading Why Choose a Gate Safe Installer?
Automatic Gate Safety Requirements
Automated gate safety isn’t just a preference—it’s an absolute necessity. Whether you’re an installer or a homeowner, understanding and adhering… Continue reading Automatic Gate Safety Requirements
Major accidents involving automated gates and lessons learnt
A boy was playing with friends on the gate of an underground car park in Leeds, pushing it open and… Continue reading Major accidents involving automated gates and lessons learnt
Important Safety Guidance for Manual Swing Barriers
Following reports of several accidents involving swing barriers, below is essential safety information aimed at ensuring the secure operation of… Continue reading Important Safety Guidance for Manual Swing Barriers
What are the standards for automatic gates?
Understanding the British Standards for Automated Gates What are the standards? While these standards provide a solid foundation, it… Continue reading What are the standards for automatic gates?
Warning Signs on Automatic Gates
Automated gates have become an essential part of our daily lives, providing enhanced security for premises in various settings. From… Continue reading Warning Signs on Automatic Gates
Gate Safety by Design: Reducing gaps – reduce the risk
To reiterate: risk assessment is key to rule out any potential safety hazards resulting from an inherently poor design and… Continue reading Gate Safety by Design: Reducing gaps – reduce the risk
CE and UKCA Update
CE marking will be recognised by the government for machinery indefinitely, the previous deadline for change is now obsolete (December… Continue reading CE and UKCA Update
