Seat Belts for Counterbalances
A forklift, also called a counterbalance, lifts loads as heavy as 30,000 lbs. Despite being large and sturdy, these industrial machines still bear the possible risk of accident or crash. To be able to be safe, be certain to have operators put on an appropriate seat belt inside the forklift and make sure that up to standard safety features are on board. We all know that seat belts can 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 added safety degree by protecting your body. They are available in both bench-seat and buckle-seat kinds. The 3-point seat belts are available in either non-retractable or retractable styles.
The majority of modern vehicles available provide retractable seat belts. Although non-retractable styles increase safety, retractable styles provide more comfort. It is impossible for a non-retractable seat belt to accidentally extend.
Lap belts
Two-point lap belts are ones which extend over the lower part 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, simply press on the belt button and then the two sides would separate.
Circuit-closed seat belt
The circuit-closed seat belts are the type which force forklift operators to wear a seat belt. These kinds of seat belts have a micro-switch attached that sounds an alarm if an operator starts a vehicle and is not secured by a seat belt. The circuit-closed seat belts are made in both non-retractable and retractable lap-band styles.