Since the two tragic automated gate deaths of 2010, there is an enhanced awareness of the dangers associated with an unsafe gate and indeed, an improved appetite to understand what steps need to be taken to establish a safe and compliant installation. Following the guidance set down in the formal British Standards which provides the… Continue reading Plain English v technical jargon – what would you choose?
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Selling or buying a property with an automated gate?
Spring is around the corner signalling the arrival of one of the most popular times of year to market or buy a property. But whilst time might be spent boosting the house’s ‘kerb appeal’ and promoting its ‘spacious living accommodation’ or ‘generous garden’ to achieve a sale; causing potential buyers to wax lyrical about finding… Continue reading Selling or buying a property with an automated gate?
Electricians at risk
As a professional electrician, being asked to simply wire up an automation kit for a manual gate sounds like a reasonable enough request and is probably a task that most electricians would consider to be a relatively straightforward job. But few realise the potential dramatic consequences for undertaking this seemingly uncomplicated task. In a bid… Continue reading Electricians at risk
Potential killer in the garden
Potential killer in the garden Spring represents a great opportunity to spend some time deciding on your plans for 2017 and, generally includes identifying and prioritising any key improvements that are required for the home. If part of your budget includes investing in an automated gate to enhance home security – as well as deliver… Continue reading Potential killer in the garden
The real cost of training …
The real cost of training … For the majority of us, embarking on a training course represents a significant investment, both in terms of time and monetary outlay. To justify this cost, the business should first question what the objectives are for attending the course. In terms of a training programme designed to improve awareness… Continue reading The real cost of training …
Gate Safe urges gate checks in wake of Storm Doris
Gate Safe urges gate checks in wake of Storm Doris 24/2/17 As the UK recovers from the worst storm of winter and the devastation caused on ‘Doris Day’, Gate Safe is urging anyone owning automatic or manual gates to check the device for damage inflicted during the recent adverse weather conditions, which could contribute to… Continue reading Gate Safe urges gate checks in wake of Storm Doris
How safe is your child’s school gate?
We send our children to school in the belief that they will be entering a safe and secure environment. The majority of parents probably assume that the school site is subject to rigorous scrutiny – just like a public children’s park – to ensure the physical surroundings represent a hazard free zone. Yet with a growing… Continue reading How safe is your child’s school gate?
