Seat Belts for Counterbalances
A forklift, also referred to as a counterbalance, lifts loads as heavy as 30,000 lbs. Despite being big and sturdy, these industrial machines still bear the potential chance of accident or crash. In order to be very safe, be certain to have operators wear the right seat belt inside the forklift and check that up to standard safety features are on board. We all know that in the event of an accident, seat belts could save lives.
Three-Point Seat Belt
Three-point seat belts could extend across the upper body and over the lap. These types of belts provide an added degree of safety by protecting your body. They are available in both bucket-seat and bench-seat types. The 3-point seat belts are offered in either non-retractable or retractable types.
Retractable seat belts are commonly used in most modern motor vehicles on the market. While non-retractable types increase safety, retractable kinds offer a lot more comfort. It is really impossible for a non-retractable seat belt to accidentally extend.
Lap belts
Two-point lap belts are those 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, simply press on the belt button and then the two sides will separate.
Circuit-closed seat belt
The circuit-closed seat belts are the type which force forklift operators to wear a 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 styles.