Seat Belts for Counterbalances
A forklift, also referred to as a counterbalance, carries loads as heavy as 30,000 lbs. Despite being sturdy and large, these industrial machines still bear the possible risk of crash or accident. To be able to be safe, be certain to have operators put on an appropriate seat belt inside the forklift and make certain that up to standard safety features are also 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 can extend across the upper body and over the lap. These types of belts offer an extra degree of safety by protecting your body. They are offered in both bucket-seat and bench-seat types. The 3-point seat belts are offered in either non-retractable or retractable styles.
Retractable seat belts are normally used in the majority of modern vehicles on the market. Though non-retractable kinds increase safety, retractable kinds provide more comfort. It is not possible for a non-retractable seat belt to extend accidentally.
Lap belts
The kind of seat belt which 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, simply press on the belt button and then the two sides will separate.
Circuit-closed seat belt
The kind of seat belt which 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 that enables an alarm to 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 styles.