Seat Belts for Counterbalances
A forklift, also referred to as a counterbalance, carries loads as heavy as 30,000 pounds. Despite being sturdy and large, these industrial machinery still bear the possible risk of accident or crash. In order to be very safe, be sure to have operators wear an appropriate seat belt inside the forklift and make sure that up to standard safety features are also on board. People know that seat belts can save lives in the event of an accident.
Three-Point Seat Belt
The types of seat belts which could extend both over the lap and across the upper body are the three-point seat belts. These types of belts offer an extra safety degree by protecting your body. They are offered in both bucket-seat and bench-seat styles. The 3-point seat belts are offered in either non-retractable or retractable styles.
The majority of modern motor vehicles available offer retractable seat belts. Though non-retractable kinds increase safety, retractable types 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 will 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 seat belts have a micro-switch attached which makes an alarm sound 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 kinds.