Seat Belts for Counterbalances
A forklift, also known as a counterbalance, carries loads as heavy as 30,000 lbs. Despite being big and sturdy, these industrial machinery still carry the possible chance of crash or accident. In order to be really safe, be sure to have operators wear the right seat belt in the forklift and check that up to standard safety features are also on board. People know that seat belts can save lives in case of an accident.
Three-Point Seat Belt
Three-point seat belts can extend over the lap and across the upper body. These kinds of belts offer an added safety degree by protecting your body. They are offered in both bucket-seat and bench-seat styles. The 3-point seat belts are offered in either retractable and non-retractable kinds.
The majority of modern motor vehicles on the market offer retractable seat belts. Although non-retractable types increase safety, retractable types offer more comfort. It is truly impossible for a non-retractable seat belt to extend accidentally.
Lap belts
Two-point lap belts are those 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 type which force forklift operators to wear a seat belt. These types of seat belts have a micro-switch attached which 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 styles.