Physical Security

Powered Gate Group

by Mark Rowe

The Powered Gate Group of the Door & Hardware Federation (DHF) reports that it’s now the largest industry body devoted to safety of powered automatic gates. This follows the recruitment of its 60th member since the group was formed almost two years ago.

All DHF Powered Gate Group companies must work within the guidance contained in the HSE-endorsed DHF Guide to Gate Safety Legislation and Standards. They must also put their installers through the DHF Gate Safety Diploma scheme, a two day training course, the first running later in the year. Training will be compulsory for all DHF members that make or install powered gates.

The DHF set up its Powered Gate Group after fatal accidents that involved wrongly specified or poorly installed automatic gates. The group has the leading UK manufacturers, suppliers, and installers of powered perimeter and driveway gates and associated gate equipment.

Said Andy Holz, chairman of the DHF Powered Gate Group: “There’s a passion amongst powered gate companies to raise safety levels within the industry to prevent any further tragedies happening. With the availability of the DHF safety guidelines, and the introduction of our compulsory training scheme, we expect to see further strong membership growth of the DHF Powered Gate Group in the months to come.

“Correct and safe gate manufacture, installation and maintenance are vital factors to minimise the chances of injury but also to reduce the gate owner’s liability if an incident occurs. Increasing our membership will help ensure that every current and future gate installation in the UK will be safe and will comply with the law.”

For more visit www.dhfonline.org.uk

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