Seat Belts for Counterbalances
A forklift, also known as a counterbalance, lifts loads as heavy as 30,000 lbs. Despite being sturdy and big, these industrial machines still carry the possible risk of crash or accident. To be able to be really safe, be certain to have operators put on the correct seat belt inside the forklift and check that up to standard safety features are also on board. People know that seat belts can save lives in case of an accident.
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 belts provide an added degree of safety by protecting your body. They are offered in both bench-seat and buckle-seat kinds. The 3-point seat belts are offered in either non-retractable or retractable types.
The majority of modern vehicles on the market offer retractable seat belts. While non-retractable styles increase safety, retractable kinds offer a lot more comfort. It is not possible for a non-retractable seat belt to accidentally extend.
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 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 that enables an alarm to sound if an operator starts a vehicle and is unsecured by a seat belt. The circuit-closed seat belts are made in both non-retractable and retractable lap-band kinds.