Seat Belts for Counterbalances
A forklift, also referred to as a counterbalance, carries loads as heavy as 30,000 pounds. Despite being sturdy and large, these industrial machinery still bear the potential risk of crash or accident. In order to be safe, be certain to have operators put on an appropriate seat belt in the forklift and check that up to standard safety features are also on board. We all know that seat belts could save lives in the event of an accident.
Three-Point Seat Belt
Three-point seat belts could extend across the upper body and over the lap. These belts offer an extra degree of safety by protecting your body. They are available in both bench-seat and buckle-seat types. The 3-point seat belts are available in either retractable and non-retractable kinds.
Retractable seat belts are commonly utilized in the majority of modern motor vehicles available. Though non-retractable kinds increase safety, retractable kinds offer much more comfort. It is really 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 feature a push-button closure system and are non-retractable. In order to secure the seat belt, simply 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 that 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 non-retractable and retractable lap-band types.