Seat Belts for Counterbalances
A forklift, also referred to as a counterbalance, lifts loads as heavy as 30,000 pounds. Despite being big and sturdy, these industrial equipment still carry the possible risk 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 also on board. We all know that in case of an accident, seat belts can save lives.
Three-Point Seat Belt
The kinds of seat belts which can extend both over the lap and across the upper body are the three-point seat belts. These types of belts offer an added safety degree by protecting your body. They are available 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 vehicles available offer retractable seat belts. While non-retractable types increase safety, retractable kinds provide more comfort. It is not possible 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. Most 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 the two sides would separate.
Circuit-closed seat belt
The circuit-closed seat belts are the kind that force forklift operators to wear 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 retractable and non-retractable lap-band styles.