In the previous blog, as part of our Gate Safety by Design series, we focused on the importance of end stops to prevent a sliding gate from over travelling. To reiterate: risk assessment is key to stop gates over travelling and design and construction of the gate is the first place to start. Eliminating the… Continue reading Safety Considerations for Sliding Gates
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Security guard critically injured after large metal gate fell on top of him
A security guard in South Africa sustained critical injuries after a large metal gate fell on top of him over the weekend – causing major lacerations to his arm. What can be done to prevent a similar accident? Almost always, when a gate falls, it is not just due to a specific single point failure… Continue reading Security guard critically injured after large metal gate fell on top of him
