Seat Belts for Counterbalances
A forklift, also called a counterbalance, carries loads as heavy as 30,000 pounds. Despite being big and sturdy, these industrial machinery still carry the possible chance of crash or accident. To be able to be very 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. People know that in case of an accident, seat belts can save lives.
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 available in both bucket-seat and bench-seat kinds. The 3-point seat belts are available in either retractable and non-retractable styles.
Retractable seat belts are normally used in most modern motor vehicles available. Though non-retractable types increase safety, retractable types offer more comfort. It is impossible for a non-retractable seat belt to extend accidentally.
Lap belts
The kind of seat belt that only extends over the lower portion of the body is a two-point lap belt. Most lap belts feature a push-button closure system and are non-retractable. 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 type of seat belt which forces a forklift operator to put on a seat belt is a circuit-closed seat belt. These seat belts have a micro-switch attached which 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 non-retractable and retractable lap-band styles.