Slide to Open - Arrow Right - Safety Signs by Caledonia Signs

Designed to instruct individuals to slide a door or panel to the right in order to open it, typically during an emergency situation. This sign uses both text and a directional arrow to provide clear and immediate guidance, ensuring that people understand how to operate the exit correctly and quickly when under pressure.

You’ll commonly find this sign on sliding emergency doors in environments such as factories, warehouses, public transport stations, commercial buildings, or anywhere non-traditional exit doors are used. It is placed directly on the door or nearby, ensuring visibility and clear instruction at the moment someone needs to use the exit.

The purpose of the sign is to eliminate hesitation and confusion during emergencies. In stressful conditions, such as fires or power outages, people may instinctively push or pull on a door if they're unsure how it opens. This sign removes doubt by telling them exactly what to do—slide the door to the right—saving valuable time and improving the flow of evacuation.

Using the "Slide to Open – Arrow Right" sign also helps facilities comply with emergency signage regulations, which require that all exit doors be clearly marked with easy-to-follow operating instructions. It forms a critical part of a well-organised emergency exit system, enhancing both safety and legal compliance.

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.

Ultra Bright Photoluminescent Self Adhesive: Ultra Bright self adhesive vinyl is a flexible PVC with photoluminescent (glow in the dark) pigmentation. The self-adhesive backing enables quick, tool-free application on smooth, clean surfaces like walls and doors. The afterglow properties exceed PSPA Class C grade, as measured to DIN 6751, provides razor sharp definition in blackout conditions, making them ideal for emergency escape applications.