Ashton-under-Lyne Installation Company achieves top training qualification
The General Manager of Astbury Digital, a local powered gate installation company, has been awarded a coveted diploma after successfully completing an arduous training course.
Chris Threadgold, is the proud holder of the Gate Safety Diploma, which was established by the Powered Gate Group of the Door & Hardware Federation (DHF). The diploma course is acknowledged as the industry’s only scheme to offer such comprehensive training.
Tom Brown the Astbury MD said: “This is a real achievement for Chris. We’re proud that his installation skills shone through during the intensive training course and subsequent examinations. As a company we have a total commitment to automatic gate safety. Chris’s qualification is an added reassurance for our customers, and an indication that we are committed to the installation of powered gates to the highest possible safety standards.”
The Powered Gate Group of the DHF comprises leading manufacturers and suppliers of automatic gates and equipment. It was set up at the request of the Health & Safety Executive (HSE) following a number of tragic accidents involving children and automatic gates.
During the training course, Chris completed a number of training modules, covering all aspects of gate safety, to ensure he is fully conversant with all relevant safety regulations and is qualified to install, assess and inspect residential and commercial powered gates.
For more information on the DHF Gate Safety Diploma scheme visit www.dhfpoweredgategroup.co.uk .
The DHF represents all the key players in industrial, commercial and garage doors and gates, as well as the leading UK manufacturers and suppliers of building hardware, locks and architectural ironmongery. With the ultimate aim of maintaining and raising quality standards throughout the industry, all DHF members must meet minimum standards of competence and customer service. They all operate within a Code of Conduct governing standards of workmanship, quality assurance, training, safety business integrity and CE marking compliance.
