Modern door systems are designed to make life easier for businesses, industrial organisations and homeowners alike. Whether offering a secure entrance to an apartment block, simple access to an industrial unit or seamless entrance for your customers, door safety is an essential part of your day-to-day operation. To help you make sure your doors are as safe as they are functional, we’ve put together this simple guide.

Types of doors and their danger points

Various types of doors are part of our everyday life and while any of them have the potential to cause injury to unsuspecting people, powered doors pose the most risk.

• Automatic sliding doors – This type of door has two separate leaves that come together to create a single closing edge. This could be a trap hazard.
• Automatic swing doors – This type of door closes into a frame. There is a secondary open edge at the pivot point which could be a trap hazard.
• Automatic folding door – This type of door has several leaves that concertina together. These create open edges that could be a trap hazard.
• Revolving doors – These have several potential trap hazards because of the numerous open edges.

As well as trap hazards, it’s important to think about the congestion and tripping implications if the door stops working, or there is simply too much traffic.

How ensure door safety

1. Regular maintenance

Regular maintenance will make sure your doors are working as they should. This will reduce the incidence of congestion or tripping because of malfunction. At Ace Door Systems we’ll work with you to draw up a simple inspection and maintenance schedule that works for you and your business.

2. Keep good records

Your logbook will help you keep track of all maintenance. It’s also important to keep a record of any incidents so that any ongoing issues can be identified and rectified in a timely manner.

3. Choose a reputable manufacturer

A quality door manufacturer will help you choose the ideal door to suit your space. At Ace Door Systems we’ll take care to understand how much traffic the door will face and offer a solution that is safe, secure and simple to take care of.

4. Use warning signs

Alert people to trap hazards and give clear directions by using the correct signage.

5. Have clear contact details

Your logbook should contain details of who to contact if there is a problem. It’s important that there is always someone on the premises, when the building is occupied, who is responsible and knows how to find these details.

6. Understand health and safety regulations for your doors

The Health and Safety Executive offers a comprehensive guide to door safety including details of the various British Standards that apply to different types of doors. Understanding these will help you keep your doors in good working order, and help you understand potential hazards.

Get in touch

To find out more about door safety, enquire about maintenance programmes or get a quote for a new door just get in touch using our contact form.