Seat Belts for Counterbalances
A forklift, also referred to as a counterbalance, lifts loads as heavy as 30,000 pounds. Despite being sturdy and big, these industrial machinery still bear the potential chance of accident or crash. In order to be really safe, be certain to have operators put on the right seat belt in the forklift and check that up to standard safety features are on board. We all know that in the event of an accident, seat belts can save lives.
Three-Point Seat Belt
The kinds of seat belts that could extend both across the upper body and over the lap are the three-point seat belts. These types of belts provide an added degree of safety by protecting your body. They are available in both bench-seat and buckle-seat kinds. The 3-point seat belts are offered in either non-retractable or retractable styles.
The majority of modern motor vehicles available provide retractable seat belts. Though non-retractable kinds increase safety, retractable kinds provide more comfort. It is truly not possible for a non-retractable seat belt to accidentally extend.
Lap belts
The type of seat belt that only extends over the lower part of the body is a two-point lap belt. Most 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 then 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 kinds 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 types.