Seat Belts for Counterbalances
A kind of machine that can carry loads that are around 30,000 lbs is a forklift. A forklift is also referred to as a counterbalance. Despite being big and sturdy, these industrial equipment still carry the possible risk of accident or crash. In order to be safe, be sure to have operators wear an appropriate seat belt inside the forklift and make certain that up to standard safety features are on board. We all know that seat belts can save lives in case of an accident.
Three-Point Seat Belt
Three-point seat belts could extend across the upper body and over the lap. These types of belts provide an extra degree of safety by protecting your body. They are offered in both bench-seat and buckle-seat styles. The 3-point seat belts are offered in either retractable and non-retractable types.
Most modern vehicles available offer retractable seat belts. Although non-retractable kinds increase safety, retractable styles provide a lot more comfort. It is truly not possible for a non-retractable seat belt to extend accidentally.
Lap belts
The type of seat belt that only extends over the lower portion of the body is a two-point lap belt. The majority of lap belts are non-retractable and feature a push-button closure system. In order to secure the seat belt, just press on the belt button and then the two sides would separate.
Circuit-closed seat belt
The circuit-closed seat belts are the type that force forklift operators to wear a seat belt. These types of seat belts have a micro-switch attached which makes an alarm 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.