Understanding the British Standards for Automated Gates What are the standards? While these standards provide a solid foundation, it is imperative to recognise that adherence to them alone will not meet all the mandatory Essential Health and Safety Requirements (EHSRs) of the Supply of Machinery (Safety) Regulations 2008. BS EN 13241 – 1:2003 Specifies… Continue reading What are the standards for automatic gates?
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Gate Safety by Design: Three is the magic number
We at Gate Safe have always believed that every automated gate must undergo a strict risk assessment to review the key factors impacting the safety of each specific installation. We have also long advised that safety needs to be designed into the gate at the outset, rather than being tacked on as an afterthought –… Continue reading Gate Safety by Design: Three is the magic number
School Gates: Children Remain At Risk…
When Gate Safe was first started back in 2010, one of the earliest initiatives undertaken by the charity was to write to various authorities to advise them of the likelihood of unsafe gates within schools, based on Gate Safe’s survey findings. Sadly, at that time the warning issued by Gate Safe fell on deaf ears… Continue reading School Gates: Children Remain At Risk…
