Seat Belts for Counterbalances
A forklift, also referred to as a counterbalance, lifts loads as heavy as 30,000 lbs. Despite being sturdy and large, these industrial machinery still bear the potential chance of crash or accident. In order to be safe, be sure to have operators put on an appropriate seat belt inside the forklift and check 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 across the upper body and over the lap. These belts provide an added safety degree by protecting your body. They are offered in both bucket-seat and bench-seat types. The 3-point seat belts are offered in either non-retractable or retractable styles.
Most modern vehicles on the market provide retractable seat belts. Though non-retractable styles increase safety, retractable kinds provide more comfort. It is really not possible for a non-retractable seat belt to extend accidentally.
Lap belts
Two-point lap belts are those that extend over the lower portion 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 kind 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 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 non-retractable and retractable lap-band types.