Seat Belts for Counterbalances
A forklift, also referred to as a counterbalance, carries loads as heavy as 30,000 pounds. Despite being large and sturdy, these industrial machines still carry the potential chance of crash or accident. In order to be very safe, be certain to have operators wear the right seat belt in the forklift and check that up to standard safety features are also on board. People know that seat belts could save lives in case of an accident.
Three-Point Seat Belt
The kinds of seat belts which could extend both over the lap and across the upper body are the three-point seat belts. These belts provide an extra degree of safety by protecting your body. They are offered in both bench-seat and buckle-seat kinds. The 3-point seat belts are available in either retractable and non-retractable kinds.
The majority of modern vehicles on the market offer retractable seat belts. Though non-retractable styles increase safety, retractable types provide a lot more comfort. It is truly impossible for a non-retractable seat belt to accidentally extend.
Lap belts
The type of seat belt which only extends over the lower portion of the body is a two-point lap belt. Most lap belts feature a push-button closure system and are non-retractable. In order to secure the seat belt, simply press on the belt button and the two sides would separate.
Circuit-closed seat belt
The circuit-closed seat belts are the kind that force forklift operators to wear a 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 types.