A boy was playing with friends on the gate of an underground car park in Leeds, pushing it open and closed. The gate was pushed beyond the retaining mechanism as no end stop had been fitted to the gate track. The gate fell over, trapping and fatally crushing the child. An investigation by the Health… Continue reading Major accidents involving automated gates and lessons learnt
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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 these installations. Installers: ✅ Make sure that the barrier is fitted with a suitable hold open catch for use in the open and closed position ✅ Order the barrier with a high viz end piece… 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 is imperative to recognise that adherence to them alone will not meet all the mandatory Essential Health and Safety Requirements (EHSRs) of the Supply of Machinery (Safety) Regulations 2008. BS EN 13241 – 1:2003 Specifies… 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 residential to commercial and industrial areas, these powerful pieces of machinery are designed to control access and ensure safety. However, their automated nature means they can pose potential risks if not used or installed correctly.… 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 construction of a gate. Eliminating the safety and construction risks from the gate design in the first instance will make for not only a safer system, that will require less additional safety features fitted on… 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 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
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
