Training

Gate safety diploma course

by Mark Rowe

A door and gate company has seen its 30th powered gate engineer pass the Door & Hardware Federation (DHF) gate safety diploma training course.

Andrew Whistle, pictured, who joined the company last year, earned his diploma after attending the recent two-day training course at Scunthorpe.

Bolton Gate, a member of the DHF, expects more than 40 of its powered gate engineers to attain DHF diploma status by the end of 2016.

Since the DHF Powered Gate Group set up the diploma training course two years ago, almost 600 personnel involved in the safety of automatically controlled powered gates – including installation engineers, inspectors and those responsible for gate maintenance – have gained diplomas.

The two-day course seeks to train installers in how to make fully compliant gate installations in all scenarios. Delegates complete a number of training modules – covering from initial risk assessment through to force testing. Topics covered include law and regulations, use of standards, risk assessment, testing and inspection, documentation, repair and maintenance.

Bolton Gate group health and safety manager Dave Brook said: “We’re totally committed to training our engineers to the highest standard of knowledge and compliance to meet current regulations, so enhancing our reputation as a reputable repair and maintenance provider.

“We recognise the importance and high standard of the training that is delivered by the DHF. It was developed to give engineers a very good understanding of the levels of safety and quality of work required on powered gates.”

He noted that the DHF has developed a diploma training course for industrial door engineers, due to start shortly.

“Our engineers are competent in a vast area – not only powered gates but also industrial doors, automatic doors and entrance systems. I anticipate this new training course will be of the same high standard as the powered gate course and our engineers will be undertaking this training also.”

The powered gate training scheme is available to all individuals who are responsible for the installation, assessment and inspection of powered gates. The next training courses will be held on March 16 and 17 in Sutton in Ashfield; and April 13 and 14 in Stockport.

For DHF training courses, and to book places, visit http://www.dhfonline.org.uk/powered-gate-safety-training-courses.aspx.

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