Slide Right to Open Sign | Safe Condition Safety Sign

Description

This sign instructs users to slide the door to the right to open it, preventing confusion and reducing the risk of door misuse or obstruction.

Also commonly referred to as a Slide to Open Right sign.

Product at a Glance
Product detail: Slide Right to Open
Sign type: Safe Condition Sign safety sign
Colour: Green and white
Orientation: Portrait
Materials: Aluminium Composite, Corriboard (Correx), Self-Adhesive Vinyl
Sizes: 100mm x 150mm, 200mm x 300mm, 400mm x 600mm, 600mm x 900mm
Suitable locations: Hospital ward entrances, office partition sliding doors, retail stockroom access doors, public building corridor sliding doors
Delivery: Nationwide Ireland delivery
SKU: VGASC012

Where Should a Slide Right to Open Sign Be Used?
Hospital ward entrances, office partition sliding doors, retail stockroom access doors, public building corridor sliding doors

Which Material Should I Choose?
Aluminium Composite: Best for permanent indoor or outdoor signage and locations requiring a rigid, durable sign.
Correx: A lightweight, economical option for temporary or shorter-term signage.
Self-Adhesive Vinyl: Best for application directly to smooth, clean surfaces such as doors, panels and equipment housings.

Why this sign: Sliding doors are not always intuitive, particularly in low-light conditions or during an emergency evacuation. Posting this sign at the door handle or frame ensures occupants can open the door quickly and correctly without hesitation. It is especially important in fire escape routes where delay could pose a life-safety risk.

Compliance note: In Ireland, employers must provide appropriate safety signage where hazards cannot be avoided or adequately reduced by other measures, based on the workplace risk assessment, under the Safety, Health and Welfare at Work (General Application) Regulations 2007. This sign is suitable for use as part of a workplace safety-signage system where identified by that risk assessment.

Frequently Asked Questions

What does a Slide Right to Open sign mean?
A Slide Right to Open sign instructs people that the door is operated by sliding it to the right, ensuring users can open it correctly and without delay.

Where should a Slide Right to Open sign be displayed?
Place the sign at or near hospital ward entrances, office partition sliding doors, or wherever the relevant action is required.

Is a Slide Right to Open sign a safe condition sign safety sign?
Yes. It uses the green and white safe condition sign-format design. In Ireland, employers must provide appropriate safety signage where hazards cannot be avoided or adequately reduced by other measures, based on the workplace risk assessment.

What is the difference between “Slide Right to Open” and “Slide to Open Right”?
They communicate the same instruction. “Slide to Open Right” is also commonly used for this type of sign.

Which material should I choose?
See the material guide above — Aluminium Composite for permanent/outdoor use, Correx for temporary signage, and Self-Adhesive Vinyl for direct application to smooth surfaces.

Can this sign be used outdoors?
Aluminium Composite and Self-Adhesive Vinyl are suitable for outdoor use. Correx is best suited to indoor or short-term outdoor use, as extended exposure to the elements can affect its lifespan.

What sizes are available?
Available in 100mm x 150mm, 200mm x 300mm, 400mm x 600mm, 600mm x 900mm.