Seat Belts for Counterbalances
A type of machinery that could carry loads that are approximately 30,000 lbs is a forklift. A forklift is also called a counterbalance. Despite being sturdy and big, these industrial machines still bear the potential chance of crash or accident. To be able 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 could save lives in the event of an accident.
Three-Point Seat Belt
Three-point seat belts can extend across the upper body and over the lap. These belts provide an extra safety degree by protecting your body. They are offered in both bench-seat and buckle-seat styles. The 3-point seat belts are available in either retractable and non-retractable types.
Most modern vehicles on the market provide retractable seat belts. While non-retractable styles increase safety, retractable types offer much more comfort. It is not possible for a non-retractable seat belt to extend accidentally.
Lap belts
Two-point lap belts are ones that extend over the lower portion of the body. Most 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 then the two sides will separate.
Circuit-closed seat belt
The kind of seat belt that forces a forklift operator to put on a seat belt is a circuit-closed seat belt. These seat belts have a micro-switch attached which 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 non-retractable and retractable lap-band types.