Seat Belts for Counterbalances
A forklift, also known as a counterbalance, carries loads as heavy as 30,000 lbs. Despite being large and sturdy, these industrial machinery still carry the possible risk of crash or accident. In order to be safe, be certain 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 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 degree of safety by protecting your body. They are available in both bench-seat and buckle-seat styles. The 3-point seat belts are available in either non-retractable or retractable kinds.
The majority of modern motor vehicles on the market provide retractable seat belts. Although non-retractable styles increase safety, retractable styles offer more comfort. It is really not possible 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, just press on the belt button and then the two sides will separate.
Circuit-closed seat belt
The type of seat belt which forces a forklift operator to wear a seat belt is a circuit-closed seat belt. These seat belts have a micro-switch attached which sounds an alarm if an operator starts a vehicle and is unsecured by a seat belt. The circuit-closed seat belts are made in both non-retractable and retractable lap-band kinds.