We often get asked what standards should be considered when installing an automatic gate or barrier, should it be standard ABC or should it be XYZ but I believe that is totally missing the point. Whenever you install a gate or barrier the first question you should be asking is, “Is my gate going to… Continue reading Focus on risks, not standards
Category: Gate Safe Blog
Don’t forget the basics
When thinking about a new automated gate for the entrance to a property, professional installers need to make sure they get the basics right! For entrances on or off a busy road, it is important to consider that the client might want to get the vehicle fully off the road to avoid leaving the car… Continue reading Don’t forget the basics
The Seven Deadly Sins Associated with Automated Gates
Lack of hinge protection on swing gates, this is a major concern and can lead to serious injury or worse. Always design this risk out or fit mechanical or electronic safety to mitigate the risk Lack of photocells/light beams on the inside as well as the outside of all gates. These low-cost non-contact safety devices… Continue reading The Seven Deadly Sins Associated with Automated Gates
Has lockdown inspired you to do some home renovation?
When the pandemic started the vast majority found themselves limited to staying at home – with so much more time on their hands, UK homeowners have tuned in to the benefits of home improvements/renovations or DIY. Being restricted to our home environment has given us all ample opportunity to reflect on our living space, establishing… Continue reading Has lockdown inspired you to do some home renovation?
Schools must mitigate the risks they can control….
The current pandemic has forced the majority of schools to revisit how pupils, staff, and suppliers enter and exit the school site, whilst still observing the recommended social distancing guidelines. For some, this has involved invoking the use of electric gates which: Have not been in constant usage and therefore run the risk of not… Continue reading Schools must mitigate the risks they can control….
Changes to CE Marking
Now that the UK has officially left the EU the CE mark fitted to gates as per the requirements of the EU Machinery Directive 2006/42EC has been replaced by the ‘United Kingdom Conformity Assessed’ or UKCA mark. The UKCA mark will become the mandatory mark on a product to indicate that it conforms to UK… Continue reading Changes to CE Marking
Are you looking for an electric gate safety course?
There are many electric gate courses available on the market – but which one is right for you? Are you new to gate automation or an experienced installer? Are you looking to be introduced to what makes a safe gate, or more to improve your understanding of the required protocol to ensure a safe and… Continue reading Are you looking for an electric gate safety course?
Bad Weather Responsible for Gate Accidents
What potential hazards are caused by adverse weather? We urge anyone owning automatic or manual gates to check the device for damage inflicted after adverse weather conditions, which could contribute to a potentially lethal accident. The aftermath of storms / heavy wind or frost is the perfect time to check your automatic or manual gates… Continue reading Bad Weather Responsible for Gate Accidents
What are the requirements for fire brigade access to automated gates?
During a recent conversation with a fire officer, he referred to the Kent County Council Act, apparently, there are similar acts for all counties across the UK, where it states that there is a legal requirement for ‘adequate means of access for the fire brigade to the building’. In the context of an automated gate… Continue reading What are the requirements for fire brigade access to automated gates?
Automated bollards
Gate Safe often receives calls that are not about gates and a recent enquiry regarding automatic rising bollards made us think that perhaps we should share our views with a wider audience. Rising bollards are often used to restrict traffic, often at specific times of the day or on particular days of the week and… Continue reading Automated bollards
