Seat Belts for Counterbalances
A forklift, also referred to as a counterbalance, carries loads as heavy as 30,000 pounds. Despite being large and sturdy, these industrial machinery still bear the possible risk of crash or accident. In order to be safe, be sure to have operators wear an appropriate seat belt inside the forklift and check that up to standard safety features are on board. We all know that seat belts can save lives in the event of an accident.
Three-Point Seat Belt
The kinds of seat belts that can extend both over the lap and across the upper body are the three-point seat belts. These belts provide an extra safety degree by protecting your body. They are offered in both bench-seat and buckle-seat types. The 3-point seat belts are offered in either non-retractable or retractable kinds.
The majority of modern vehicles on the market offer retractable seat belts. Although non-retractable kinds increase safety, retractable types offer more comfort. It is not possible for a non-retractable seat belt to accidentally extend.
Lap belts
Two-point lap belts are ones that extend over the lower part of the body. Most lap belts are non-retractable and feature a push-button closure system. In order to secure the seat belt, just 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 wear a seat belt. These types of seat belts have a micro-switch attached that sounds an alarm 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.