Department Name:        Safety Unit, Engagement and Policy Division

Target Audience:          Architects/specifiers, designers, manufacturers, suppliers, and installers of powered doors, gates and barriers primarily for vehicular use, and those responsible for servicing and maintaining these products in workplaces, car parks and the common areas of shared premises, including residential.

Key Issues:      Publication of two newly revised European Standards on the safety of doors, gates and barriers - BS EN 12453:2017 and BS EN 12604:2017. These new standards replace four older standards from 2000 and 2001; they represent a significant move forward. However, these standards do not completely address the risks that may be present and additional consideration should be given to the following aspects:

Further information on the safety of powered doors and gates is available at

http://www.hse.gov.uk/work-equipment-machinery/faq-powered-gates.htm

Please pass this information to others who may have this type of product or equipment on their premises; or those who advise on/assess (including consultants); those who specify (including architects and their clients), design, make, supply, install, maintain, service this type of equipment; or those who have any responsibility (eg landlord/managing agent) for this type of equipment.

HSE aims to reduce work-related death, injury and ill health.