In this post, we cover the different safety features you can find on an electric gate and their purpose. What safety devices might you find on electric gates? Electric gates can enhance the security of a property and also add potential value to a home. However electric gates are machines and as such, should be… Continue reading Safety Features on Electric Gates
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Manual Gate Safety
Manual gate risk assessment Why is this even needed? Isn’t it just automated gates that represent a risk to public safety? The answer is quite simply no, just take a look at the headlines below: Surrey firm fined £19,327 when manual sliding gate became disengaged from its rollers and crushed eight-year-old girl causing multiple fractures… Continue reading Manual Gate Safety
Knowledge is King
When looking at the safety required on a gate or barrier the first and foremost requirement is to carry out a comprehensive risk assessment which considers all the risks and dangers around the gate and the surrounding site. The only way that this can be successfully achieved is to ensure that the person carrying out… Continue reading Knowledge is King
