Seat Belts for Counterbalances
A forklift, also called a counterbalance, carries loads as heavy as 30,000 lbs. Despite being big and sturdy, these industrial machinery still bear the possible chance of crash or accident. To be able to be safe, be certain to have operators wear the right seat belt in the forklift and check that up to standard safety features are on board. We all know that in the event of an accident, seat belts could save lives.
Three-Point Seat Belt
The types of seat belts that can extend both over the lap and across the upper body are the three-point seat belts. These types of belts provide an extra degree of safety by protecting your body. They are offered in both bucket-seat and bench-seat kinds. The 3-point seat belts are available in either non-retractable or retractable types.
Most modern motor vehicles available provide retractable seat belts. Although non-retractable kinds increase safety, retractable styles provide a lot more comfort. It is truly impossible for a non-retractable seat belt to extend accidentally.
Lap belts
The type of seat belt which only extends over the lower portion of the body is a two-point lap belt. The majority of lap belts are non-retractable and feature a push-button closure system. In order to secure the seat belt, just press on the belt button and then the two sides will separate.
Circuit-closed seat belt
The kind of seat belt which forces a forklift operator to put on a seat belt is a circuit-closed seat belt. These seat belts have a micro-switch attached which sounds an alarm if an operator starts a vehicle and is not secured by a seat belt. The circuit-closed seat belts are made in both retractable and non-retractable lap-band kinds.