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 chance of accident or crash. To be able to be really safe, be certain to have operators wear an appropriate seat belt in the forklift and check that up to standard safety features are also on board. We all know that in the event of an accident, seat belts could save lives.
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 kinds of belts provide an extra degree of safety by protecting your body. They are available in both bucket-seat and bench-seat styles. The 3-point seat belts are available in either non-retractable or retractable kinds.
The majority of modern vehicles available provide retractable seat belts. Although non-retractable kinds increase safety, retractable kinds offer a lot more comfort. It is impossible for a non-retractable seat belt to accidentally extend.
Lap belts
Two-point lap belts are ones that extend over the lower portion of the body. 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 seat belts have a micro-switch attached that 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 non-retractable and retractable lap-band types.