Seat Belts for Counterbalances
A forklift, also called a counterbalance, carries loads as heavy as 30,000 lbs. Despite being large and sturdy, these industrial equipment still carry the possible chance of crash or accident. To be able to be really safe, be sure to have operators wear an appropriate seat belt inside the forklift and check that up to standard safety features are also on board. We all know that seat belts can save lives in case of an accident.
Three-Point Seat Belt
The kinds of seat belts which can extend both across the upper body and over the lap are the three-point seat belts. These belts provide an extra safety degree by protecting your body. They are available in both bucket-seat and bench-seat styles. The 3-point seat belts are available in either retractable and non-retractable styles.
Retractable seat belts are commonly used in the majority of modern vehicles on the market. Though non-retractable types increase safety, retractable types provide a lot more comfort. It is impossible 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. 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 will 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 which 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 styles.