Seat Belts for Counterbalances
A forklift, also called a counterbalance, carries loads as heavy as 30,000 lbs. Despite being sturdy and large, these industrial machines still bear the possible chance of crash or accident. To be able to be very safe, be certain to have operators put on an appropriate seat belt inside the forklift and make certain that up to standard safety features are 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 types of belts offer an added degree of safety by protecting your body. They are available in both bucket-seat and bench-seat styles. The 3-point seat belts are available in either non-retractable or retractable types.
Retractable seat belts are commonly used in the majority of modern motor vehicles available. Although non-retractable kinds increase safety, retractable styles provide much more comfort. It is truly impossible for a non-retractable seat belt to accidentally extend.
Lap belts
The kind of seat belt which 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, just press on the belt button and the two sides would separate.
Circuit-closed seat belt
The circuit-closed seat belts are the type that force forklift operators to wear a seat belt. These seat belts have a micro-switch attached that 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 types.