SAFETY WARNINGS FOR OPEN-ROLLER GATES
AND ORNAMENTAL GRILLE-TYPE GATES
Ÿ WARNING: INJURIES ASSOCIATED WITH AUTOMATIC
GATES ARE MAINLY INCURRED WITH OPEN-ROLLER GATES
AND ORNAMENTAL “GRILLE TYPE” GATES.
OPEN-ROLLER GATES
Ÿ Injuries occur when people get their hands caught between the top of the
gate and the roller. This potential pinch point should be guarded whenever
an automatic operator is installed. Roller Guards are available from
various fence suppliers for refitting of these rollers.
4'
MINIMUM
ORNAMENTAL “GRILLE TYPE” GATES
Ÿ Injuries occur when people put their arms through openings in the
grilles when the gate is operated. The person cannot retract his/her
arm and it gets caught between the grille and the fence post or fence.
The potential hazard must be guarded. It can be simply done by
placing a screen mesh on the gate and fence in the area of the gate.
The screen must be a minimum of 4 feet high from the bottom (unless
the gate and fence are shorter) with openings that a 2¼-inch sphere
cannot fit through. This will help to prevent access through openings
when the gate travels.
