CE marking will be recognised by the government for machinery indefinitely, the previous deadline for change is now obsolete (December 2024). This means that any gate kit (safety devices, motors, operators, electrical components) used to make the gate / barrier will be able to feature a CE rather than UKCA mark. This is especially relevant… Continue reading CE and UKCA Update
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Focus on End Stops – Gate Safety by Design
There have been a number of accidents that have involved sliding gate leaves falling, notably the tragic death of Jill Lunn in April 2013 who was killed when a giant steel gate leaf toppled on her at her home near Norwich, UK. This could very easily equally happen on a manually operated gate, or on… Continue reading Focus on End Stops – Gate Safety by Design
Automated Gates – Housing Associations’ Duty of Care
Automated gates are a regular feature within social housing developments, providing assured additional security for residents, both in terms of preventing children and pets from straying, while also deterring potential intruders. However, whilst such gates offer proven benefits, the risks associated with them are frequently overlooked. The reality is that an automatic or electric gate… Continue reading Automated Gates – Housing Associations’ Duty of Care
Gate Safety by Design: Three is the magic number
We at Gate Safe have always believed that every automated gate must undergo a strict risk assessment to review the key factors impacting the safety of each specific installation. We have also long advised that safety needs to be designed into the gate at the outset, rather than being tacked on as an afterthought –… Continue reading Gate Safety by Design: Three is the magic number
How to Ensure Your Electric Gate is Safe
As a homeowner, you want to ensure that your property is safe and secure for your family and visitors. One potential area of concern is the gate that controls access to the home. Gates are an essential aspect of home security, but they can also pose a safety hazard if not installed or maintained correctly.… Continue reading How to Ensure Your Electric Gate is Safe
Safety Features on Electric Gates
In this post, we cover the different safety features you can find on an electric gate and their purpose. What safety devices might you find on electric gates? Electric gates can enhance the security of a property and also add potential value to a home. However electric gates are machines and as such, should be… Continue reading Safety Features on Electric Gates
Positive Shift In Awareness
At a time when there is so much negative reporting, Gate Safe is kicking off 2023 with some good news … After over 13 years of delivering training to installers, Gate Safe is beginning to receive reports which provide clear evidence that the industry is starting to effectively self-police and take a strong stand against… Continue reading Positive Shift In Awareness
Safe Automated Gates Sewn Up with Golden Thread
For Gate Safe, the safety of automated gates is always firmly rooted in an understanding of the specific factors influencing each individual installation – and ensuring ongoing and updated access to this information. In fact, not dissimilar to the golden thread concept that has hit the headlines in recent months, in relation to building safety…… Continue reading Safe Automated Gates Sewn Up with Golden Thread
Automated gate safety is the responsibility of the entire supply chain
Knowledge and understanding of the protocol required to deliver a safe gate or barrier has been heightened by access to specialist training such as the IOSH approved course provided by Gate Safe. Gate installers now have a much stronger appreciation of the potential dangers associated with these installations – and indeed their legal as well… Continue reading Automated gate safety is the responsibility of the entire supply chain
School Gates: Children Remain At Risk…
When Gate Safe was first started back in 2010, one of the earliest initiatives undertaken by the charity was to write to various authorities to advise them of the likelihood of unsafe gates within schools, based on Gate Safe’s survey findings. Sadly, at that time the warning issued by Gate Safe fell on deaf ears… Continue reading School Gates: Children Remain At Risk…
