Seat Belts for Counterbalances
A forklift, also referred to as a counterbalance, lifts loads as heavy as 30,000 lbs. Despite being big and sturdy, these industrial equipment still carry the potential risk of accident or crash. In order to be really safe, be sure to have operators wear the correct seat belt in 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 that can extend both across the upper body and over the lap are the three-point seat belts. These kinds of belts offer an added degree of safety by protecting your body. They are available in both bench-seat and buckle-seat kinds. The 3-point seat belts are offered in either non-retractable or retractable kinds.
Most modern vehicles on the market provide retractable seat belts. Although non-retractable types increase safety, retractable styles provide a lot more comfort. It is truly impossible for a non-retractable seat belt to extend accidentally.
Lap belts
The type 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, just press on the belt button and the two sides would separate.
Circuit-closed seat belt
The kind of seat belt that forces a forklift operator to wear a seat belt is a circuit-closed 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 not secured by a seat belt. The circuit-closed seat belts are made in both retractable and non-retractable lap-band kinds.