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‘ Safe gates save lives ’
DHF ( Door & Hardware Federation ) is preparing to focus on the issue of ‘ gate safety ’ at this year ’ s Fencex , where it will host a joint presentation with Easygates . DHF ’ s Senior Training and Technical Officer , Nick Perkins , will join Easygates ’ Stuart Roddy on 17th October at 11:30 , in the Seminar Theatre , to ‘ dispel the myths ’ associated with gate safety , and in particular , DHF TS 011:2018 , which provides a framework to ensure a gate is safe and legally compliant .
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THIS YEAR ’ S ‘ FENCEX ’ event , staged bi-annually , is the only UK exhibition dedicated to perimeter security , fencing and access control , and takes place during DHF ’ s ‘ Gate Safety Week ’ initiative ( 15-21 October ). The campaign , now in its fifth year , aims to raise awareness about the dangers of unsafe gates , as well as how to spot a potentially dangerous gate and report it . The year-round crusade culminates in a week of heightened industry-wide activity , with organisations such as HSE and The British Safety Council , putting their weight behind the federation ’ s objectives and continuing message that ‘ Safe Gates Save Lives !.”
As part of DHF ’ s continuing commitment to gate safety , it also , just last month , launched a new one-day Automated Gate Safety Certificate Course , aimed at automated gate and traffic barrier installation and maintenance operatives , in addition to sales people seeking to develop their knowledge . Available to both members and non-members , the new courses started on 3rd October at DHF ’ s new training academy on the outskirts of Tamworth .
“ DHF is delighted to have a presence at Fencex once again , where our highly experienced trainer , Nick Perkins , will be able to dissipate some of the misconceptions surrounding safe gates and the standards affecting the safety of installations , maintenance and repair ,” says DHF ’ s Commercial Manager , Patricia Sowsbery-Stevens . “ We continue to be committed to raising industry standards through key initiatives such as training and the Gate Safety Week initiative . Through these , and via collaborative working , we have seen a significant improvement industry-wide in the quality of gate installations and installer knowledge across the UK .”
DHF will be on stand 47 at Fencex . For further information about DHF ’ s training provision , please visit : https :// www . dhfonline . org . uk / training . htm
CODELOCKS CL4520 SMART LOCK MAKES ITS DEBUT THIS AUTUMN
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COMBINING convenience , flexibility and a powerful mortice lock with a double cylinder , this fresh , new lock is the ‘ smart ’ choice for buildings and environments that experience high traffic or for busy Building Managers seeking to streamline their activities .
Presenting the same lever and keypad as the popular CL4510 lock , the CL4520 takes security to the next level . It features a euro profile mortice sash lock with deadbolt and latchbolt safety function . This versatile lock can be set with or without a key-operated deadbolt feature allowing building managers to restrict or allow access by code . With safety at the forefront of all Codelocks products , accidental lock ins are avoided with the provision of an inside lever handle to retract the deadbolt and latchbolt simultaneously .
“ The CL4520 is the next generation of lock – it is smart , convenient and effective . With the introduction of a mortice lock to the system , it delivers the option of even greater levels of security ,” said Colin Campbell , Managing Director at Codelocks . “ The lock is designed to support Building Managers by ensuring they have control at their fingertips via a smartphone and it has been engineered with safety in mind , to prevent accidental lock ins . It is a real asset to anyone seeking to manage a building efficiently and securely .”
The CL4520 offers a range of entry methods which can be controlled and monitored via a Bluetooth compatible smartphone . Smart control is facilitated by issuing NetCodes ; time-sensitive codes which can allow temporary access generated and sent via email or SMS . NetCodes can be issued for short term single use or medium to long term use during allocated timeslots . Using time-sensitive codes is a more secure way to grant access as the code will not work outside the designated timeslot .
Codelocks ’ CL4520 supports up to 350 users divided between 100 user codes , 100 phone clients and 150 smart cards . Its user interface gives Building Managers complete control from the convenience of their smartphone whether updating basic settings , creating multiple individual access periods or downloading audit trail data .
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LOCKSMITHJOURNAL . CO . UK | SEP / OCT 2018