Seat Belts for Counterbalances
A forklift, also known as a counterbalance, carries loads as heavy as 30,000 lbs. Despite being big and sturdy, these industrial equipment still bear the potential risk of accident or crash. In order to be very safe, be certain to have operators put on the correct seat belt in the forklift and check that up to standard safety features are also on board. We all know that in the event of an accident, seat belts could save lives.
Three-Point Seat Belt
Three-point seat belts can extend over the lap and across the upper body. These types of belts offer an added degree of safety by protecting your body. They are available 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 normally utilized in the majority of modern vehicles on the market. Though non-retractable styles increase safety, retractable types provide a lot more comfort. It is not possible for a non-retractable seat belt to accidentally extend.
Lap belts
The kind of seat belt that only extends over the lower portion of the body is a two-point lap belt. 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 would separate.
Circuit-closed seat belt
The circuit-closed seat belts are the kind that force forklift operators to put on a seat belt. These kinds of 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 types.