Seat Belts for Counterbalances
A forklift, also referred to as a counterbalance, lifts loads as heavy as 30,000 pounds. Despite being large and sturdy, these industrial machines still carry the possible chance of crash or accident. To be able to be really safe, be sure to have operators put on an appropriate seat belt inside the forklift and check 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
The kinds of seat belts that could extend both across the upper body and over the lap are the three-point seat belts. These kinds of belts provide an extra degree of safety 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 types.
Retractable seat belts are usually used in the majority of modern vehicles available. Though non-retractable styles increase safety, retractable types provide more comfort. It is not possible for a non-retractable seat belt to accidentally extend.
Lap belts
The kind of seat belt that only extends over the lower portion of the body is a two-point lap belt. 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 would separate.
Circuit-closed seat belt
The kind of seat belt that forces a forklift operator to wear a seat belt is a circuit-closed seat belt. These seat belts have a micro-switch attached which 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 retractable and non-retractable lap-band kinds.