Seat Belts for Counterbalances
A forklift, also known as a counterbalance, carries loads as heavy as 30,000 pounds. Despite being sturdy and large, these industrial equipment still carry the possible risk of accident or crash. In order to be really safe, be sure to have operators put on the right seat belt inside the forklift and make certain that up to standard safety features are also on board. We all know that in case of an accident, seat belts can save lives.
Three-Point Seat Belt
Three-point seat belts could extend over the lap and across the upper body. These types of belts provide an extra degree of safety by protecting your body. They are available in both bench-seat and buckle-seat types. The 3-point seat belts are offered in either retractable and non-retractable types.
Most modern motor vehicles available offer 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 that 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 will separate.
Circuit-closed seat belt
The kind of seat belt which 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 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 types.