Not All Gate Safety Training Is Equal
Not all training is equal. Sometimes, while the training content may be appropriate, the method of delivery diminishes its value. […]
Gate Accidents – The needless loss of life continues
It’s approaching 12 years since Gate Safe was started to raise awareness of the dangers associated with manual and automated […]
Manual Gate Safety
Manual gate risk assessment Why is this even needed? Isn’t it just automated gates that represent a risk to public […]
Maintenance matters
Keeping up with maintenance is an important factor influencing gate and barrier safety – as it provides an opportunity to […]
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 […]
Truck driver crushed by falling gate
A 59-year-old truck driver has died after being crushed by a falling gate at a Dandenong South depot – in […]
Knowledge is King
When looking at the safety required on a gate or barrier the first and foremost requirement is to carry out […]
What questions should I ask a gate manufacturer regarding safety measures?
Firstly, all automated gates MUST comply with The Supply of Machinery (Safety) Regulations 2008 which means that the gate should […]
Beware of children playing on automated gates this summer
The long summer holiday is beckoning and with so many parents opting for a staycation due to the challenging Covid […]
Safety edges explained
What is a safety edge? Also known as a pressure edge They are used to guard against possible crushing, impact, […]