Seat Belts for Counterbalances
A forklift, also referred to as a counterbalance, carries loads as heavy as 30,000 lbs. Despite being large and sturdy, these industrial machinery still carry the potential chance of accident or crash. In order to be very safe, be sure to have operators wear an appropriate seat belt in the forklift and make certain that up to standard safety features are on board. People know that seat belts could save lives in case of an accident.
Three-Point Seat Belt
Three-point seat belts can extend across the upper body and over the lap. These types of belts provide an added safety degree by protecting your body. They are available in both bench-seat and buckle-seat types. The 3-point seat belts are available in either non-retractable or retractable styles.
Most modern vehicles available provide retractable seat belts. Though non-retractable styles increase safety, retractable kinds provide more comfort. It is really impossible for a non-retractable seat belt to accidentally extend.
Lap belts
Two-point lap belts are those that extend over the lower part 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, simply press on the belt button and the two sides will separate.
Circuit-closed seat belt
The circuit-closed seat belts are the type which force forklift operators to put on a seat belt. These types of seat belts have a micro-switch attached which enables an alarm to sound 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.