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officially left the EU the CE mark fitted to gates as per the requirements of the EU Machinery Directive 2006/42EC has been replaced by the ‘United Kingdom Conformity Assessed’ or UKCA mark.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
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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
Automatic gates for schools
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
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 Supply of Machinery (Safety) Regulations 2008. 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.… 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?
