Seat Belts for Counterbalances
A forklift, also known as a counterbalance, lifts loads as heavy as 30,000 lbs. Despite being large and sturdy, these industrial equipment still bear the potential chance of crash or accident. To be able to be really safe, be certain to have operators wear an appropriate seat belt inside the forklift and make certain that up to standard safety features are on board. We all know that seat belts could save lives in the event of an accident.
Three-Point Seat Belt
The types of seat belts which can extend both over the lap and across the upper body are the three-point seat belts. These belts offer an added safety degree by protecting your body. They are available in both bucket-seat and bench-seat types. The 3-point seat belts are offered in either non-retractable or retractable styles.
Most modern motor vehicles on the market provide retractable seat belts. Although non-retractable styles increase safety, retractable types provide 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 portion of the body. 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 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 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 types.