AVOIDING GATE-RELATED ACCIDENTS
The Safety Benefits of the Gatemaster APS Gate Closer Preventing Accidents with Reliable Gate Control
Uncontrolled gates pose serious safety risks, especially in schools, workplaces, and public spaces. Slamming gates are a common cause of injury, from trapped fingers to sudden impact accidents.
The Gatemaster APS Hydraulic Gate Closer eliminates these risks with a smooth, controlled closing action, preventing accidents, reducing liability, and extending gate lifespan.
Enhancing Safety in Schools, Playgrounds, and Workplaces
Gates play a critical role in security and safety, but uncontrolled movement can be dangerous. In schools and playgrounds, children are particularly vulnerable to fast-closing gates that can cause injury or allow unintended access. In workplaces, poorly controlled gates create hazards for workers, vehicles, and equipment. The APS Closer ensures a safe, controlled closure, making it essential for busy, high-traffic environments.
Meeting RoSPA’s Gate Safety Recommendations
The Royal Society for the Prevention of Accidents (RoSPA) sets safety guidelines for gates, it’s important to select a closer that helps meet these standards:
- “A self-closing mechanism is strongly recommended.”
Gate closers should ensure gates remain closed when not in use, reducing risks and unauthorised access. - “The gate should ideally not close quicker than 5-seconds to make access easier and prevent it striking the back of a child walking through.”
- Gate closers with an adjustable closing speed prevent sudden closures, reducing injury risks.
- “Gates should be a minimum of 1m wide for wheelchair access.”
Any closer should accommodate gates wider than 1-meter and the necessary weight. - “It is important that there are no finger or hand traps and shear points. There should be a minimum 12mm gap between the gate and the post.” Designed to maintain proper hinge spacing, gate closers can help reduce the risk of hand injuries by ensuring a minimum 12mm gap during movement.
- “A clearance of between 60mm and 110mm should be maintained beneath the gate.” A properly installed closer should maintain ground clearance, preventing foot injuries.
The Gatemaster APS Advantage
By aligning with RoSPA guidelines, the APS Hydraulic Gate Closer provides a safe, controlled, and reliable solution, minimizing risks and enhancing public safety—making it the ideal choice when safety is a priority.
