Seat Belts for Counterbalances
A forklift, also called a counterbalance, carries loads as heavy as 30,000 pounds. Despite being sturdy and big, these industrial equipment still carry the possible chance of crash or accident. In order to be really safe, be sure to have operators wear the correct seat belt inside the forklift and check that up to standard safety features are also on board. We all know that seat belts can save lives in case of an accident.
Three-Point Seat Belt
The types of seat belts that can extend both over the lap and across the upper body are the three-point seat belts. These belts offer an extra safety degree by protecting your body. They are available in both bench-seat and buckle-seat kinds. The 3-point seat belts are available in either non-retractable or retractable kinds.
Retractable seat belts are commonly utilized in most modern motor vehicles available. Though non-retractable kinds increase safety, retractable styles provide a lot more comfort. It is really impossible for a non-retractable seat belt to extend accidentally.
Lap belts
Two-point lap belts are those that extend over the lower portion of the body. The majority of lap belts are non-retractable and feature a push-button closure system. In order to secure the seat belt, simply press on the belt button and the two sides will separate.
Circuit-closed seat belt
The circuit-closed seat belts are the kind that force forklift operators to wear a seat belt. These seat belts have a micro-switch attached which enables an alarm to sound 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.