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 training06 February 2026
On 4th February 2025, DHF unveiled the UK's first Ofqual-regulated and ABBE-accredited qualifications dedicated to the building hardware industry.
05 February 2026
BSI will shortly publish a revised version of BS 8214, a standard long associated with timber fire doors.
