Seat Belts for Counterbalances
A forklift, also called a counterbalance, carries loads as heavy as 30,000 pounds. Despite being sturdy and large, these industrial machinery still bear the possible risk of crash or accident. To be able to be really safe, be certain to have operators put on the correct seat belt in the forklift and check that up to standard safety features are on board. People know that seat belts could save lives in case of an accident.
Three-Point Seat Belt
Three-point seat belts could extend across the upper body and over the lap. These belts offer an added safety degree by protecting your body. They are available in both bucket-seat and bench-seat types. The 3-point seat belts are available in either non-retractable or retractable types.
Retractable seat belts are commonly used in the majority of modern vehicles available. Although non-retractable types increase safety, retractable styles offer a lot more comfort. It is impossible for a non-retractable seat belt to extend accidentally.
Lap belts
The type of seat belt that only extends over the lower part of the body is a two-point lap belt. The majority of 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 the two sides would separate.
Circuit-closed seat belt
The kind of seat belt which forces a forklift operator to wear a seat belt is a circuit-closed seat belt. These types of seat belts have a micro-switch attached that sounds an alarm if an operator starts a vehicle and is unsecured by a seat belt. The circuit-closed seat belts are made in both retractable and non-retractable lap-band types.