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 machines still bear the possible risk of accident or crash. In order to be very safe, be certain to have operators wear the correct seat belt inside the forklift and make certain that up to standard safety features are also on board. People know that in the event of an accident, seat belts can save lives.
Three-Point Seat Belt
Three-point seat belts could extend over the lap and across the upper body. These types of belts offer an added safety degree 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 styles.
Most modern vehicles available offer retractable seat belts. While non-retractable types increase safety, retractable types provide a lot more comfort. It is really impossible for a non-retractable seat belt to extend accidentally.
Lap belts
Two-point lap belts are ones which extend over the lower portion of the body. The majority of lap belts feature a push-button closure system and are non-retractable. In order to secure the seat belt, simply press on the belt button and the two sides will separate.
Circuit-closed seat belt
The kind 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 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 types.