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 equipment still carry the possible risk of crash or accident. To be able to be safe, be sure to have operators wear the correct seat belt in the forklift and check that up to standard safety features are also on board. We all know that in case of an accident, seat belts could save lives.
Three-Point Seat Belt
Three-point seat belts could extend over the lap and across the upper body. These belts provide an added degree of safety by protecting your body. They are available in both bench-seat and buckle-seat types. The 3-point seat belts are available in either non-retractable or retractable kinds.
Most modern motor vehicles on the market offer retractable seat belts. While non-retractable styles increase safety, retractable types offer more comfort. It is truly not possible for a non-retractable seat belt to extend accidentally.
Lap belts
Two-point lap belts are those which extend over the lower part of the body. Most lap belts feature a push-button closure system and are non-retractable. In order to secure the seat belt, simply press on the belt button and the two sides would separate.
Circuit-closed seat belt
The kind of seat belt that 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 retractable and non-retractable lap-band kinds.