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Category: Gate Safe Blog
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
What does Premier Gate Safe Aware Installer mean?
WHAT DOES PREMIER GATE SAFE AWARE INSTALLER MEAN? All Gate Safe Aware Installers play a valuable role in improving the safety of automated gate installations across the UK. Gate Safe recognizes that there are a vast number of smaller businesses operating in this sector, whereby it is entirely appropriate for just one person to have undertaken… Continue reading What does Premier Gate Safe Aware Installer mean?
Keep Santa Safe!
The festive season is upon us and no doubt preparations are underway to welcome the big bearded man in the red suit into your home this weekend. But for those of us who acknowledge that maybe all those presents don’t arrive following Santa’s descent down the chimney, consider this, is there a risk that your… Continue reading Keep Santa Safe!
Principal designers: Back to basics for installing a new gate
The CDM – Construction (Design and Management) Regulations 2015 recognises the role of the ‘Principal Designer’ as having accountability for coordinating the health and safety aspects during the pre-construction phase of a project. For an automated gate installation, this could be the primary design consultancy, architect, consulting engineer, surveyor, specifier, principal or specialist contractor. The… Continue reading Principal designers: Back to basics for installing a new gate
Applying safety via force limitation is flawed thinking
A number of companies are still using force limitation as a primary safety device on an automated gate. As the pioneering charity which first brought the issue of automated gate safety to the public’s attention, Gate Safe explains why this is a flawed practice. As stated by the HSE ‘maximum impact / forces permitted by… Continue reading Applying safety via force limitation is flawed thinking
Brexit impact on automated gate safety legislation
As anyone involved in automated gate safety will be aware, the current legislation revolves around the EU Supply of Machinery (Safety) Regulations 2008 Directive. The question we have raised with the HSE (Health & Safety Executive) is whether or not this legislation will be affected by Britain’s decision to quit the EU. For clarity, we… Continue reading Brexit impact on automated gate safety legislation
