Seat Belts for Counterbalances
A forklift, also referred to as a counterbalance, carries loads as heavy as 30,000 lbs. Despite being sturdy and big, these industrial machines still carry the potential risk of crash or accident. In order to be very safe, be sure to have operators put on the correct 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
Three-point seat belts can extend over the lap and across the upper body. These belts provide an added safety degree by protecting your body. They are available in both bench-seat and buckle-seat styles. The 3-point seat belts are offered in either retractable and non-retractable kinds.
Most modern motor vehicles on the market provide retractable seat belts. Though non-retractable kinds increase safety, retractable types provide much more comfort. It is truly not possible for a non-retractable seat belt to extend accidentally.
Lap belts
The type of seat belt which only extends over the lower part of the body is a two-point lap belt. Most 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 then the two sides will separate.
Circuit-closed seat belt
The kind of seat belt which forces a forklift operator to put on a seat belt is a circuit-closed seat belt. These types of seat belts have a micro-switch attached that enables an alarm to sound if an operator starts a vehicle and is unsecured by a seat belt. The circuit-closed seat belts are made in both retractable and non-retractable lap-band styles.