Seat Belts for Counterbalances
A forklift, also called a counterbalance, carries loads as heavy as 30,000 lbs. Despite being sturdy and big, these industrial machinery still carry the potential risk of accident or crash. In order to be very safe, be certain to have operators wear the right seat belt in the forklift and make certain that up to standard safety features are also on board. People know that seat belts can save lives in the event of an accident.
Three-Point Seat Belt
The types of seat belts which could extend both over the lap and across the upper body are the three-point seat belts. These types of belts offer an extra degree of safety by protecting your body. They are available in both bench-seat and buckle-seat kinds. The 3-point seat belts are offered in either non-retractable or retractable kinds.
The majority of modern vehicles on the market provide retractable seat belts. Although non-retractable types increase safety, retractable kinds provide a lot more comfort. It is truly impossible for a non-retractable seat belt to accidentally extend.
Lap belts
The kind of seat belt that only extends over the lower part 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 circuit-closed seat belts are the type that force forklift operators to put on a seat belt. These types of seat belts have a micro-switch attached which enables an alarm to sound 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.