Seat Belts for Counterbalances
A forklift, also referred to as a counterbalance, carries loads as heavy as 30,000 lbs. Despite being big and sturdy, these industrial machinery still carry the possible chance of accident or crash. In order to be really safe, be sure to have operators wear the right seat belt inside the forklift and check that up to standard safety features are on board. People know that seat belts could save lives in the event of an accident.
Three-Point Seat Belt
Three-point seat belts can extend across the upper body and over the lap. These belts provide an extra degree of safety by protecting your body. They are offered in both bucket-seat and bench-seat styles. The 3-point seat belts are offered in either retractable and non-retractable types.
Retractable seat belts are usually used in most modern motor vehicles available. While non-retractable styles increase safety, retractable kinds offer much more comfort. It is truly impossible for a non-retractable seat belt to accidentally extend.
Lap belts
Two-point lap belts are those that 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, simply press on the belt button and then the two sides will separate.
Circuit-closed seat belt
The circuit-closed seat belts are the kind which force forklift operators to wear a seat belt. These seat belts have a micro-switch attached which sounds an alarm if an operator starts a vehicle and is not secured by a seat belt. The circuit-closed seat belts are made in both non-retractable and retractable lap-band styles.