With a growing number of schools designing automated gates into the entry and exit points within the campus, the reality is that the very device intended to enhance your child’s safety is in fact potentially posing a genuine threat to their well-being. Since automatic gates are not currently covered within the Ofsted or ISI reporting,… Continue reading Automatic gates for schools
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Understanding the ID card
All our trained and registered Gate Safe engineers carry an ID card as evidence to their customers that they have undertaken the course. Gate Safe Installers Card What does it include: Photograph: to confirm the person is the person who has been trained The business they work for: The start and expiry of their membership… Continue reading Understanding the ID card
What are the safety requirements for a rising arm barrier?
Rising arm barriers, as well as swing and sliding gates fall under the legislation described in the Machinery Directive MD 2006/42/EC. Therefore we must make sure the Essential Health & Safety Requirements within the Directive are met to ensure barriers have the same required standard of safety as all other types of systems. BS EN12453:2017… Continue reading What are the safety requirements for a rising arm barrier?
Why is an electric gate risk assessment important?
Total compliance with the standards does not necessarily deliver a safe gate. The only way to achieve this is to undertake a risk assessment on the individual gate and mitigate the risks identified. Don’t be lulled into thinking a CE marked gate means the gate has been signed off as ‘safe’. A gate is only… Continue reading Why is an electric gate risk assessment important?
Are you looking for an electric gate installer?
If you are looking to install an electric gate at your property it is important you seek a suitably trained and competent Gate Safe Aware Installer to carry out the installation. All Gate Safe Aware Installers have been trained to understand the risks that need to be taken into consideration to deliver a safe and… Continue reading Are you looking for an electric gate installer?
What costs to consider for an automated gate?
Are you thinking about installing an automated gate at your property but unsure about the overall cost?
What to consider when installing an electric gate
Electric gates certainly add a certain degree of prestige to a property, boosting that all important kerb appeal, but aesthetic benefits aside, the most important function of an electric gate is to enhance the security of the property. What are the things you should consider when installing an electric gate? How do you want to… Continue reading What to consider when installing an electric gate
Enhancing the safety of a telescopic slider gate
The intrinsic design of a telescopic sliding automated gate frequently results in an unprotected area between the parallel leaves, especially when the gate is in the open position.
Improving your property this summer? Make sure it is safe!
If you have parked the traditional summer holiday in favour of spending the money on some improvements to the family home, you might be considering investing in an automated gate.
Schools (nearly) out – time for maintenance matters
The long summer vacation is approaching and while children will be looking forward to the chance to kick back and relax, for anyone associated with the maintenance of a school site, this can represent one of the busiest times of the year. The six-week break provides the perfect opportunity to undertake essential maintenance and improvement… Continue reading Schools (nearly) out – time for maintenance matters
