Please Keep Right and Hold the Handrail - Safety Signs by Caledonia Signs

Promote safe movement on stairs, ramps, or walkways, particularly in areas with two-way pedestrian traffic. By encouraging people to keep to the right, it helps prevent congestion and collisions, while holding the handrail reduces the risk of slips, trips, and falls. The sign ensures orderly pedestrian flow and encourages personal responsibility for safety in areas with potential hazards such as wet or uneven surfaces.

This sign should be placed in stairwells, ramps, footbridges, corridors, schools, hospitals, industrial facilities, and public buildings—anywhere stairs or sloped walkways are in regular use. Key locations include the top and bottom of stairs, along ramps, and at entry points to encourage proper behaviour before pedestrians begin using the area. Proper placement ensures visibility and reinforces safe movement habits.

By promoting the habit of keeping to the right and using handrails, the sign improves pedestrian traffic flow, reduces the likelihood of accidents, and supports consistent movement patterns. This is particularly important in busy environments or where users may have mobility challenges, ensuring safety for everyone.

Overall, using this sign is essential for minimizing accidents, maintaining a safe pedestrian environment, and fostering awareness of proper stair and ramp usage. It helps organisations comply with health and safety guidelines and protects all users from potential hazards.

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 is 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.