Articles for category: Safety and Compliance

Safety and Compliance

The Role of Security Gates in Crowd Control and Safety

We understand the importance of crowd control and safety in event management. That’s why we emphasize the crucial role that security gates play in ensuring a secure environment for both attendees and organizers. These gates, including turnstiles, barriers, road blockers, and bollards, are essential tools that contribute to the overall efficiency and success of any ...

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Compliance Checklist for Security Gate Installations

When it comes to security gate installations, compliance is key. Ensuring seamless and safe installations is of utmost importance in protecting your organization’s assets and ensuring the safety of individuals within the premises. To help you achieve this, we have developed a comprehensive compliance checklist that covers all aspects of security gate installation. Our compliance ...

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Ensuring Pedestrian Safety Around Security Gates

We understand the importance of pedestrian safety, especially in areas with security gates. Access points that incorporate pedestrian gates require special considerations to ensure the safety and convenience of individuals on foot. These gates, narrower and smaller than driveway gates, are designed to allow pedestrian and bicycle access while preventing accidents and unauthorized entry. Whether ...

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Accessibility Considerations in Security Gate Design

We understand the importance of accessibility in security gate design. When it comes to creating secure environments, it is crucial to consider the needs of all individuals, including those with disabilities. That’s why we prioritize accessibility in our designs. Compliance with the ADA Standards is essential in ensuring that security gates are accessible to everyone. ...

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Risk Assessment for Security Gate Barrier Installations

At our company, we understand the importance of safety when it comes to security gate barrier installations. The potential risks associated with improper installation can have serious consequences, as demonstrated by tragic incidents in the past. For example, in 2010, two children lost their lives after becoming trapped in powered gates due to inadequate safety ...

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Creating a Safe Work Environment with Security Gates

We understand the importance of workplace safety and the need to protect both employees and assets. That’s why we highly recommend investing in security gates to create a safe work environment. Industrial swing gates are an effective solution that can enhance workplace safety, providing extra protection and preventing accidents. Rooftop safety and walk area protection ...

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Legal Requirements for Security Gate Barrier Systems

When specifying a security gate barrier system, it is crucial to prioritize safety and compliance with legal requirements. In order to ensure the safety of users and the public, providers must follow the applicable legislation, such as the Supply of Machinery (Safety) Regulations, also known as the Machinery Directive. The Machinery Directive mandates that the ...

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Navigating OSHA Standards for Security Gate Barriers

We prioritize workplace safety and compliance with OSHA standards. In today’s article, we will delve into the regulations surrounding security gate barriers to ensure a secure working environment for your employees. OSHA (Occupational Safety and Health Administration) has established specific safety guidelines for security gate barriers to minimize workplace hazards and accidents. Compliance with these ...

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Understanding International Safety Standards for Security Gates

When it comes to the safety of security gates, adherence to international safety standards is crucial. At LiftMaster, we prioritize the highest safety standards for our products, including garage door openers, commercial door operators, and gate operators. That’s why we rigorously test all our products to ensure compliance with UL 325, the industry’s highest safety ...

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Security Gates and Emergency Access: Balancing Safety and Security

In today’s world, ensuring the safety and security of various facilities has become a top priority. This is especially important in settings such as restaurants, hotels, schools, and airports, where the protection of staff, visitors, and assets is paramount. One effective measure that facilities and security managers can implement is the installation of security gates. ...