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 carry the potential chance of accident or crash. In order to be safe, be certain to have operators wear an appropriate seat belt inside 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 across the upper body and over the lap are the three-point seat belts. These belts provide an added degree of safety 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 types.
Retractable seat belts are usually used in the majority of modern vehicles available. Though non-retractable kinds increase safety, retractable kinds provide more comfort. It is not possible for a non-retractable seat belt to accidentally extend.
Lap belts
The type of seat belt which 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 then the two sides will separate.
Circuit-closed seat belt
The type of seat belt that forces a forklift operator to put on a seat belt is a circuit-closed 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 styles.