Seat Belts for Counterbalances
A forklift, also known as a counterbalance, lifts loads as heavy as 30,000 lbs. Despite being sturdy and big, these industrial machines still bear the potential risk of crash or accident. In order to be safe, be certain to have operators wear an appropriate seat belt in the forklift and make sure that up to standard safety features are on board. People 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 kinds of belts provide 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 offered in either retractable and non-retractable styles.
The majority of modern vehicles on the market provide retractable seat belts. While non-retractable kinds increase safety, retractable types offer a lot more comfort. It is not possible for a non-retractable seat belt to accidentally extend.
Lap belts
Two-point lap belts are those that extend over the lower part of the body. 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 would separate.
Circuit-closed seat belt
The type 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.