HTM Exit for Emergency Use Only - Right - Safety Signs by Caledonia Signs

The HTM Exit for Emergency Use Only – Right sign is designed for healthcare environments in compliance with Health Technical Memorandum (HTM) standards, indicating that an emergency exit is located to the right and is intended solely for use during emergencies. This sign helps ensure that emergency exit routes are clearly marked while discouraging non-emergency access.

You’ll typically find this sign placed on or near emergency exit doors in hospitals, clinics, care homes, and other healthcare facilities. It directs staff, patients, and visitors to the appropriate emergency exit while emphasising that the door should not be used for everyday access, helping maintain security and infection control.

Using the HTM Exit for Emergency Use Only – Right sign is crucial in healthcare settings to prevent unauthorised use that could compromise safety systems or disrupt controlled areas. Clear signage helps manage traffic flow, ensuring emergency exits are available and unobstructed when needed.

Additionally, the sign supports compliance with fire safety and healthcare regulations, ensuring emergency exits meet HTM requirements. Properly marking these exits contributes to effective evacuation procedures and the overall safety of vulnerable occupants.

Materials Explained

Below is a more detailed description of the materials this particular safety sign is available in. Helping you decide which sign option is most suitable for your application.

Rigid Plastic: This lightweight, gloss white PVC is resistant to weather, moisture, chemicals, and general wear and tear, making it suitable for harsh environments. Its smooth, solid surface allows for crisp printing of text and graphics, enhancing readability and visual impact. Businesses who choose Rigid Plastic signs benefit from fewer replacements and minimal maintenance, making it a practical investment for reliable and effective safety signs.

Self-Adhesive Vinyl: Self-adhesive vinyl is easy to apply and it’s budget-friendly. Its adhesive backing allows for easy application to a variety of surfaces such as glass, metal, plastic, and painted walls, which simplifies installation and reduces setup time. Self-adhesive vinyl provides a clean, professional finish that suits many indoor environments including offices, retail, industrial sites, and vehicles. It is more affordable than many other material types and allows for custom shapes, colours, and graphics.

To achieve high performance in low light conditions and conform to ISO 16069 we recommend using Ultra Bright.

Ultra Bright Photoluminescent Rigid Plastic: Ultra Bright rigid plastic has a photoluminescent (glow in the dark) pigmentation which offers a highly effective, reliable, and energy-free visibility in low-light or blackout conditions, making them ideal for emergency exit applications. The afterglow properties exceed PSPA Class C grade, as measured to DIN 6751, provides razor sharp definition in blackout conditions.