Skip to content

Gate Safe

Automated & Manual Gate Safety

  • Home
  • Help & Advice
    • Gate Safe Hub
    • Gate Installers
    • Gate Users
    • Tools for Schools
    • Industry Professionals
    • Specification Tool
    • Survey Case Studies
  • Training
  • Find Installers
    • A-Z search
    • Postcode search
  • About Us
  • Contact
  • News
    • News Items
    • Media Coverage
    • Blog
    • Rob’s Tips
    • Videos
  • Supporters
    • Influencers
    • Industry Supporters
    • Testimonials
  • Admin

Author: Gate Safe

Electric Gate with warning sign | Gate Safe

What questions should I ask a gate manufacturer regarding safety measures?

September 14, 2021September 22, 2021 Gate Safe

Firstly, all automated gates MUST comply with The Supply of Machinery (Safety) Regulations 2008 which means that the gate should […]

Electric Gate with warning sign | Gate Safe

Beware of children playing on automated gates this summer

August 16, 2021August 16, 2021 Gate Safe

The long summer holiday is beckoning and with so many parents opting for a staycation due to the challenging Covid […]

Safety edge for electric gates

Safety edges explained

July 12, 2021July 15, 2021 Gate Safe

What is a safety edge? Also known as a pressure edge They are used to guard against possible crushing, impact, […]

safety edges
Gate maintenance for electric gate | Gate Safe

Defining Gate Safety Devices

April 15, 2021 Gate Safe

We often hear people talk about gate safety devices and ground loops in the same breath. However, it is important […]

safety
Risk assessment for electric gates | Gate Safe

Focus on risks, not standards

April 7, 2021 Gate Safe

We often get asked what standards should be considered when installing an automatic gate or barrier, should it be standard […]

standards
Wooden electric gate | Gate Safe

Don’t forget the basics

March 29, 2021 Gate Safe

When thinking about a new automated gate for the entrance to a property, professional installers need to make sure they […]

Fire | Gate Safe

The Seven Deadly Sins Associated with Automated Gates

March 25, 2021March 29, 2021 Gate Safe

Lack of hinge protection on swing gates, this is a major concern and can lead to serious injury or worse. […]

Automatic gates - Guidance for home owners

Has lockdown inspired you to do some home renovation?

March 10, 2021June 7, 2022 Gate Safe

When the pandemic started the vast majority found themselves limited to staying at home – with so much more time […]

School Gate | Gate Safe

Schools must mitigate the risks they can control….

March 6, 2021May 6, 2021 Gate Safe

The current pandemic has forced the majority of schools to revisit how pupils, staff, and suppliers enter and exit the […]

school
UKCA Mark | Gate Safe

Changes to CE Marking

February 12, 2021February 15, 2021 Gate Safe

Now that the UK has officially left the EU the CE mark fitted to gates as per the requirements of […]

CE mark

Posts navigation

Older posts
Newer posts

Recent Posts

  • Safe Automated Gates Sewn Up with Golden Thread
  • Automated gate safety is the responsibility of the entire supply chain
  • School Gates: Children Remain At Risk…
  • Not All Gate Safety Training Is Equal
  • Gate Accidents – The needless loss of life continues

Archives

  • January 2023
  • December 2022
  • November 2022
  • October 2022
  • September 2022
  • August 2022
  • June 2022
  • May 2022
  • September 2021
  • August 2021
  • July 2021
  • April 2021
  • March 2021
  • February 2021
  • January 2021
  • December 2020
  • November 2020
  • October 2020
  • September 2020
  • August 2020
  • July 2020
  • June 2020
  • July 2018
  • June 2018
  • April 2018
  • December 2017
  • September 2017
  • August 2017
  • July 2017
  • June 2017
  • May 2017
  • March 2017
  • February 2017
  • January 2017

Address

Gate Safe
Beverlea, Clavertye,
Elham, Canterbury
Kent. CT4 6YE

Working with Gate Safe

IOSH is the Chartered body for health and safety professionals

Registrations

Gate Safe is a registered charity in England and Wales (no 1149261).

Gate Safe and the Gate Safe logo are registered trade marks of GSSC Ltd.

Follow Us


The guidance and recommendations on this website represent our interpretation of advice based on information from HSE, British Standards and relevant UK legislation. It is not a definitive statement and should be used in conjunction with your own risk assessment of the specific site prior to undertaking any works. GSSC Ltd take no responsibility for any works carried out by the Gate Safe Aware Installers or for any installations carried out using the information and advice given on this website. All content, trade marks, downloads and images are copyright Gate Safe GSSC Ltd.

Website by Kikk | Contact Webmaster for website issues