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 equipment still carry the potential risk of accident or crash. In order to be safe, be certain to have operators put on an appropriate seat belt in the forklift and make sure that up to standard safety features are also on board. We all know that in case of an accident, seat belts could save lives.
Three-Point Seat Belt
The kinds of seat belts which could extend both over the lap and across the upper body are the three-point seat belts. These kinds of belts provide an extra safety degree by protecting your body. They are offered in both bench-seat and buckle-seat styles. The 3-point seat belts are available in either retractable and non-retractable kinds.
Retractable seat belts are usually used in most modern motor vehicles on the market. While non-retractable types increase safety, retractable styles provide more comfort. It is really impossible for a non-retractable seat belt to extend accidentally.
Lap belts
Two-point lap belts are ones 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 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 seat belts have a micro-switch attached that makes an alarm 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.