At Gate Automation Specialists all our installations are installed in compliance with the Machinery Directive MD2006/42/EC and supporting standards as highlighted by recent safety advisories from the Health & Safety Executive. We take all necessary steps to meet compliance with the Machine Directive to ensure that completed products are safe.
In addition we create a technical file of which is supplied with the finished gate product. All of our finished installations will be properly CE marked as required. In the Technical file, will be included:
Declaration of Conformity
CE Marked stamp or label
Guide for Safe Use of Gate (operational instructions)
Installation/maintenance log
Risk Assessment
Force Testing Results
Servicing, Maintenance & repair of existing gates
Risk Assessment is an essential requirement and is used by us to demonstrate that a gate is safe to be used. If an installation is described as dangerous, Gate Automation Specialists will offer a Risk Assessment to any existing gates and including any safety upgrade recommendations. Safety Devices including Photo Beams and Safety Edges can be used to make your installation safe.