Seat Belts for Counterbalances
A kind of equipment which can carry loads which are around 30,000 pounds is a forklift. A forklift is also referred to as a counterbalance. Despite being sturdy and big, these industrial machines still carry the potential risk of crash or accident. In order to be very safe, be certain to have operators put on the correct seat belt in the forklift and check that up to standard safety features are on board. People know that in case 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 offer an extra safety degree by protecting your body. They are available in both bucket-seat and bench-seat styles. The 3-point seat belts are offered in either non-retractable or retractable kinds.
The majority of modern motor vehicles on the market provide retractable seat belts. While non-retractable styles increase safety, retractable types provide 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 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 the two sides will 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 types.