Seat Belts for Counterbalances
A forklift, also called a counterbalance, lifts loads as heavy as 30,000 lbs. Despite being sturdy and big, these industrial machines still carry the potential risk of crash or accident. In order to be very safe, be certain to have operators put on 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 the event of an accident.
Three-Point Seat Belt
Three-point seat belts can extend over the lap and across the upper body. These kinds of belts provide an extra degree of safety by protecting your body. They are offered in both bench-seat and buckle-seat styles. The 3-point seat belts are available 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 provide more comfort. It is impossible for a non-retractable seat belt to extend accidentally.
Lap belts
Two-point lap belts are those which 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 would separate.
Circuit-closed seat belt
The type of seat belt which forces a forklift operator to wear a seat belt is a circuit-closed seat belt. These types of seat belts have a micro-switch attached which makes an alarm sound 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.