Door & Hardware Federation’s (DHF) marketing sub-committee for its Building Hardware Group members has been working hard since August 2020 to identify the most pertinent issues currently facing the building hardware sector. It has been a challenging year for the industry, with Brexit and Covid-19 creating a ‘perfect storm’ of trial and uncertainty. “One of […]Read More
Newly releasedToolbox Talks, designed to share specific safety messages on worksites, are now available from the International Powered Access Federation (IPAF). They are two short presentations aimed at explaining the use of personal fall-prevention equipment (PFPE) when using Mobile Elevating Work Platforms (MEWPs) and what to look for when checking PFPE before use. The presentations are […]Read More
Gate Safe is delighted to announce a bumper month for its Gate Safe Distance Learning course, which has seen a record 67 delegates undertake the training in one month. While the charity is delighted to welcome so many newcomers wishing to improve their knowledge and understanding of the required protocol to ensure a safe and […]Read More
Tamworth-based trade association, the Door and Hardware Federation (DHF), has hailed 2020 one of its most productive years, despite also being one of its most challenging. The organisation has been applauded by members for its‘business as usual’ approach, and willingness to engage with members throughout the year, despite increasing levels of uncertainty in the construction […]Read More
Gate Safe has now been operational for over 10 years and in that time, we’ve seen and reviewed a lot of automated gates. To help educate installers and improve the standard of safety in 2021, we’ve identified the most common mistakes witnessed in the field. The seven deadly sins associated with automated gates 1. Lack […]Read More
For many years, DHF (Door & Hardware Federation), has been advising the garage door industry on the interpretation of the standards for garage door safety and the legislation surrounding their use. A key part of the safety message, relating to the use of ‘hold-torun’ controls, has proved to be controversial, with some manufacturers and installers […]Read More
The Gate Safe charity is celebrating its 10th anniversary with a recent survey of members indicating that business is booming. Around 73% of respondents reported an increase in the automated gate aspect of their business which means that there is an ever increasing requirement to ensure the safety of the high number of gates being […]Read More
Here, Mark Earles, Business Development Manager OPE at Makita, looks at the health and safety considerations that should always be factored in when selecting power tools and machinery. Petrol powered tools and machinery are the go-to for many, as they have historically offered the flexibility and high-power needed to tackle more demanding applications. However, they […]Read More
Door & Hardware Federation (DHF) is moving into summer 2020 with great optimism for the remainder of the year, buoyed, in part, by its continuing training initiatives. Developing its successful online training courses, the pro-active trade association has now progressed to offering a ‘Distance Learning Programme’ (DLP) in the coming weeks, delivered via Zoom, with […]Read More
Ten years on from the tragic deaths of Semelia Campbell and Karolina Golabek, Gate Safe founder Richard Jackson claims there’s still much to be done to reduce the number of automated gate and barrier accidents. The charity has now trained nearly 2,000 installers and undertaken over 100 independent site surveys, many featuring multiple gates . […]Read More
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