Gate Safe - Making Gates Safe

19/06/2026

Because the installer spotted the problem.

Because the maintenance engineer recognised the risk.

Because someone had the training and confidence to say:

"That isn't safe."

No accident.

No investigation.

No headlines.

Just knowledge preventing harm.

That's the real value of training.

18/06/2026

Most dangerous gate faults aren't hidden.

They're simply not recognised.

A photocell mounted incorrectly.

A safety edge that's no longer working as intended.

A gate that appears to operate normally but exerts excessive force.

To an untrained eye, everything looks fine.

To a trained professional, alarm bells start ringing.

That's why gate safety training matters.

Because recognising a hazard is the first step to preventing an accident.

If your automated gate was unsafe today, who would spot the warning signs?

16/06/2026

Investigators aren't looking for intentions.

They're looking for evidence.

Evidence that the gate was installed safely.

Evidence that it was maintained.

Because when something goes wrong, "I thought it was safe" isn't enough.

When did you last check that your gate was safe?

16/06/2026

Thinking about taking Gate Safe training but not sure how to book?

We've created a short video guide that walks you through the entire process, from selecting a course date to completing your booking.

15/06/2026

It's the gate they walk through every day.

The gate they race their friends to at the end of school.

The gate they squeeze through when they're excited to get home.

They don't see risk assessments.
They don't see safety devices.

They simply trust the adults responsible for keeping them safe.

To find out more about gate safety visit www.gate-safe.org

09/06/2026

Would it:

✅ Stop immediately?

✅ Reverse away?

❌ Continue to move?

If you don't know the answer, it may be time to ask some questions.

Automated gates should never rely on luck to keep people safe.

08/06/2026

Functionality and safety aren't the same thing.

A gate can appear to operate perfectly while safety devices are damaged, disconnected, or no longer performing as intended.

When was your last safety inspection?

Gate Safe provides a survey service to offer an unbiased, truly independent review of an automated gate to ensure it meets all the necessary safety & legal requirements.

Surveys are conducted by arranging a site visit but can also be covered off in less detail via a desk-based risk assessment.

To find out more visit: www.gate-safe.org/resources/survey-case-studies/

05/06/2026

Every day, thousands of children pass through automated gates on their way to school.

A gate isn't just an entrance. It's a machine. And like any machine, it needs proper installation, maintenance, and testing to remain safe.

Could you confidently say your school gate responds in a safe way when any person interacts with it?

Is it designed to take into account that foreseeable interactions that may go well beyond normal use (eg children playing around or with / on the powered gate)?

To find out more about school gate safety visit www.gate-safe.org/help-advice/gate-safety-for-schools/

03/06/2026

15-Year-Old Critically Injured After Gate Spike Pierces Neck

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A 15-year-old boy suffered critical injuries after falling onto a gate and being impaled by a metal spike in Malappuram.

02/06/2026

When it comes to automated gates, safety should never be assumed. Poor installation or maintenance can have serious consequences.

Before you agree to any work, ask your installer:
✅ Have you undergone specialist gate safety training?
✅ Are you listed on the Gate Safe installer register?

You can check in seconds using our installer finder:
https://www.gate-safe.org/find-installers/