The tragic death of a man crushed by a falling metal gate in County Meath, Ireland on Tuesday (July 26) is a salutary reminder to all those responsible for powered gates of the vital importance of regular inspection and testing of powered gate installations. The call to powered gate owners, installers, repairers and maintainers to have all gates checked for safe operation has been issued by the Door & Hardware Federation (DHF), the powered gate industry body which is campaigning for higher standards of safety for automated gates and barriers. The accident happened at the delivery entrance to the Navan...
The National Security Inspectorate (NSI) has announced the launch of its ground-breaking Powered Gates certification scheme. Installers and maintainers of powered gates, barriers and gate automation equipment are now able to obtain NSI approval for the services they provide in this sector. NSI approval provides the ultimate reassurance for buyers and users of powered gates that their contractor is complying with the highest standards of safety and security. For the past two and a half years, NSI has been working with the Door and Hardware Federation (DHF) in the development of their new Powered Gate Code of Practice (DHF TS...
When assessing safety for gates, not only are the planned users of the gate to be considered, but also the passers-by and unanticipated visitors. Children will casually run their hands over gates or railings as they walk past and readily reach into gaps, and it is not uncommon for elderly or disabled people to hold on to posts or rails for support. Although it is not obvious to passers-by, there are a number of potential hazards that may be present on what is, in effect, an automated machine. This responsibility falls firmly with the installer and should be considered when...
IN2 Access and Control Ltd’s Director, Kane Tetley, will be attending Europe’s largest security exhibition, IFSEC International 2016, at ExCeL London in June. IFSEC International 2016 will be opening its doors to over 27,000 global security professionals between 21 – 23rd June, where exhibitors and visitors will have the opportunity to discuss and trial tens of thousands of innovative products. Kane believes “IFSEC offers manufacturers, distributors and customers a unique networking opportunity to discuss real life product applications.” Kane will be available to meet and assist both existing and potential customers with any technical queries about Bircher Reglomat, WITT or AERF...
IN2 Access & Control Limited’s purpose-built training facilities hosted its second Door Hardware Federation Powered Gate Group safety diploma course for another 20 industry professionals in May. “Automatic Gate Safety awareness is steadily increasing in the market and hosting these training days for our customers can only help to ensure safer installations in the field” said Derek Foreman, Director. With the capacity to train up to 20 people comfortably at a time, the 85-inch interactive board and a variety of additional offerings such as catering and refreshments, IN2 Access are able to offer a complete training package. “I would like...
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