06/08/2024
The area surrounding the hinges of a powered gate presents the greatest risk to people. Failure of a hinge can allow the gate to fall onto a person, whilst reducing gaps in this area generate enormous crushing force.
Multiple deaths and serious injuries have been caused by safety failures of this type resulting in criminal prosecutions and fines of up to £500,000.
Read 'Powered Gate Hinge Safety' for more information: https://bit.ly/dhfconsumerinfo