Seat Belts for Counterbalances
A forklift, also referred to as a counterbalance, carries loads as heavy as 30,000 pounds. Despite being large and sturdy, these industrial machinery still bear the possible risk of accident or crash. To be able to be really safe, be certain to have operators wear an appropriate seat belt inside the forklift and check that up to standard safety features are also on board. We all know that seat belts could save lives in case of an accident.
Three-Point Seat Belt
Three-point seat belts could extend over the lap and across the upper body. These types of belts offer an extra safety degree by protecting your body. They are available in both bench-seat and buckle-seat styles. 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 types increase safety, retractable kinds provide more comfort. It is truly not possible for a non-retractable seat belt to extend accidentally.
Lap belts
The type of seat belt which only extends over the lower portion of the body is a two-point lap belt. 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 then the two sides would separate.
Circuit-closed seat belt
The type of seat belt that forces a forklift operator to wear a seat belt is a circuit-closed seat belt. These types of seat belts have a micro-switch attached that 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 retractable and non-retractable lap-band styles.