Many of us usually think of industrial premises when we think of automated gates, but this is changing. The vast availability and reduction in cost of automated gates means that residential properties and school premises are progressively choosing this option for security and value benefits.
With the increased demand for gates, comes the dangers of not using them correctly or not having them maintained regularly. That’s why we introduced our own gate safety initiative, Gate Safety Month.
dhf provides its members with the latest information and training on safety and legisilation.
Electric access, security gates, pedestrian gates for commercial and industrial use.
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dhf launched the Automated Gate & Traffic Barrier training courses in 2013. Today the Level 2 Award in Safety + Level 4 Award in Legislation combined course is a condition of membership, all members of dhf who operate in automated gates undergo training.
The 2-day combined course is aimed at owners, managers, and supervisors who are responsible for legal compliance within their gate companies.
Find out more about training05 December 2025
DHF is urging homeowners and installers to recognise that powered domestic garage doors should never be treated as simple 'off the shelf' products.
27 November 2025
Gateway Automation has been named the winner of the Gate and Barrier Contractor of the Year award at the 2025 Association of Fencing Industries UK Fencing Award
