Seat Belts for Counterbalances
A forklift, also called a counterbalance, carries loads as heavy as 30,000 lbs. Despite being sturdy and large, these industrial machinery still bear the potential risk of crash or accident. In order to be really safe, be certain to have operators put on the correct seat belt in 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 kinds of seat belts that could extend both across the upper body and over the lap are the three-point seat belts. These belts provide an added degree of safety by protecting your body. They are offered in both bench-seat and buckle-seat kinds. The 3-point seat belts are offered in either retractable and non-retractable kinds.
The majority of modern vehicles available provide retractable seat belts. While non-retractable kinds increase safety, retractable styles provide more comfort. It is impossible 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. The majority of 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 that 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 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 retractable and non-retractable lap-band styles.