Seat Belts for Counterbalances
A kind of equipment which could carry loads which are approximately 30,000 lbs is a forklift. A forklift is also called a counterbalance. Despite being large and sturdy, these industrial equipment still bear the possible chance of crash or accident. In order to be really safe, be sure to have operators wear the correct seat belt in the forklift and check that up to standard safety features are on board. We all know that seat belts could 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 offer an extra degree of safety by protecting your body. They are available in both bucket-seat and bench-seat types. The 3-point seat belts are available in either retractable and non-retractable types.
Retractable seat belts are normally utilized in most modern vehicles on the market. Although non-retractable types increase safety, retractable types offer more comfort. It is truly 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. The majority of lap belts feature a push-button closure system and are non-retractable. In order to secure the seat belt, simply press on the belt button and 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 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 retractable and non-retractable lap-band styles.