Seat Belts for Counterbalances
A type of equipment which can carry loads that are approximately 30,000 pounds is a forklift. A forklift is also referred to as a counterbalance. Despite being sturdy and big, these industrial machinery still bear the potential chance of crash or accident. In order to be really safe, be certain to have operators put on an appropriate seat belt in the forklift and check that up to standard safety features are also on board. People know that in the event of an accident, seat belts can save lives.
Three-Point Seat Belt
Three-point seat belts could extend across the upper body and over the lap. These belts offer an added safety degree by protecting your body. They are available in both bench-seat and buckle-seat types. The 3-point seat belts are offered in either retractable and non-retractable kinds.
Retractable seat belts are commonly used in most modern motor vehicles on the market. Although non-retractable types 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 part of the body is a two-point lap belt. Most lap belts feature a push-button closure system and are non-retractable. In order to secure the seat belt, just press on the belt button and 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 that enables an alarm to sound if an operator starts a vehicle and is not secured by a seat belt. The circuit-closed seat belts are made in both retractable and non-retractable lap-band types.