Seat Belts for Counterbalances
A forklift, also referred to as a counterbalance, carries loads as heavy as 30,000 pounds. Despite being sturdy and big, these industrial equipment still bear the potential risk of crash or accident. In order to be safe, be certain to have operators wear the correct seat belt inside the forklift and make certain that up to standard safety features are on board. We all know that seat belts can save lives in case of an accident.
Three-Point Seat Belt
The kinds of seat belts which can extend both over the lap and across the upper body are the three-point seat belts. These belts offer an added safety degree by protecting your body. They are offered in both bench-seat and buckle-seat styles. The 3-point seat belts are offered in either retractable and non-retractable kinds.
The majority of modern motor vehicles on the market offer retractable seat belts. Although non-retractable types increase safety, retractable styles offer much more comfort. It is really impossible for a non-retractable seat belt to accidentally extend.
Lap belts
The type of seat belt that only extends over the lower part 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, just press on the belt button and then the two sides will separate.
Circuit-closed seat belt
The type of seat belt which forces a forklift operator to wear a seat belt is a circuit-closed seat belt. These kinds of seat belts have a micro-switch attached that makes an alarm 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 kinds.