Seat Belts for Counterbalances
A forklift, also known as a counterbalance, lifts loads as heavy as 30,000 pounds. Despite being sturdy and large, these industrial equipment still carry the potential risk of crash or accident. In order to be safe, be certain 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 the event of an accident, seat belts can save lives.
Three-Point Seat Belt
The types of seat belts which could extend both over the lap and across the upper body are the three-point seat belts. These kinds of belts provide an extra degree of safety by protecting your body. They are available in both bucket-seat and bench-seat styles. The 3-point seat belts are offered in either retractable and non-retractable types.
Retractable seat belts are normally utilized in most modern motor vehicles on the market. While non-retractable kinds increase safety, retractable types provide more comfort. It is truly impossible for a non-retractable seat belt to accidentally extend.
Lap belts
Two-point lap belts are those which extend over the lower part of the body. The majority of lap belts are non-retractable and feature a push-button closure system. In order to secure the seat belt, simply press on the belt button and the two sides would separate.
Circuit-closed seat belt
The circuit-closed seat belts are the kind which force forklift operators to put on a seat belt. These types of seat belts have a micro-switch attached which enables an alarm to 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 styles.