Gate Safe, the campaign set up by Jacksons Fencing to tackle the serious issue of automated gate safety, has introduced two new sets of guidelines aimed at all professionals involved in automatic gate installations.
The Gate Safe Physical guidelines provides a comprehensive overview of key physical factors which may contribute to the overall safety of an automatic gate, supported by pictorial references to illustrate each of the founding principles.
The Gate Safe Simple Checks guidelines provides an easy to follow set of tests which can help to speedily identify whether or not an automatic gate complies with current safety recommendations.
Both sets of guidelines are accessible via the Gate Safe web site, which is currently undergoing a revamp to broaden its appeal to all safety officers and professionals involved in the automated gate installation process.
Commenting on the new guidelines, Richard Jackson, CEO Jacksons Fencing says, “The Gate Safe campaign has always focussed heavily on the need to raise awareness of gate automation safety, and to educate all those involved in the automated gate sector to ensure that there is compliance at every stage of the installation.
Gate Safe aims to demystify the precautions that must be taken to ensure a safe – and ultimately legally compliant – electric gate. We will continue to refresh the information that is available from the Gate Safe web site to ensure that it features the very latest best safety practice guidelines, making it an essential reference source for anyone designing, manufacturing, specifying, installing or auditing an automated gate”.
For further information and updates on the Gate Safe campaign visit www.gate-safe.co.uk.
