Seat Belts for Counterbalances
A forklift, also known as a counterbalance, lifts loads as heavy as 30,000 pounds. Despite being large and sturdy, these industrial equipment still bear the potential chance of accident or crash. To be able to be really safe, be certain to have operators put on an appropriate seat belt inside the forklift and make sure that up to standard safety features are also on board. People know that in the event of an accident, seat belts could save lives.
Three-Point Seat Belt
Three-point seat belts can extend across the upper body and over the lap. These kinds of belts provide an added degree of safety by protecting your body. They are offered in both bench-seat and buckle-seat types. The 3-point seat belts are available in either non-retractable or retractable kinds.
Retractable seat belts are normally used in the majority of modern vehicles available. While non-retractable styles increase safety, retractable styles provide much more comfort. It is not possible for a non-retractable seat belt to extend accidentally.
Lap belts
Two-point lap belts are those which extend over the lower part of the body. Most 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 which forces a forklift operator to wear a seat belt is a circuit-closed seat belt. These seat belts have a micro-switch attached that sounds an alarm 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 styles.