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 machines still carry the possible chance of accident or crash. In order to be really safe, be certain to have operators wear an appropriate seat belt inside the forklift and make certain that up to standard safety features are on board. We all know that in case of an accident, seat belts can save lives.
Three-Point Seat Belt
Three-point seat belts can extend across the upper body and over the lap. These kinds of belts offer an extra safety degree by protecting your body. They are available in both bucket-seat and bench-seat types. The 3-point seat belts are available in either non-retractable or retractable types.
The majority of modern vehicles on the market offer retractable seat belts. Although non-retractable styles increase safety, retractable types offer 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 part of the body. The majority of lap belts feature a push-button closure system and are non-retractable. In order to secure the seat belt, just press on the belt button and then the two sides will separate.
Circuit-closed seat belt
The circuit-closed seat belts are the kind which force forklift operators to wear a seat belt. These 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.