The Adams Rite 4596 paddle handle is designed for simple push or pull operation as an alternative to a lever handle. In accordance with BS EN 179: 1998+A1: 2001 this product is designed to be used in emergency situations where people are familiar with the emergency exit and its hardware and therefore a panic situation is unlikely to develop. Where panic situations are foreseen, reference should be made to the Adams Rite 900 Series panic exit device range.