Seat Belts for Counterbalances
A type of equipment which can carry loads which are approximately 30,000 lbs is a forklift. A forklift is also called a counterbalance. Despite being sturdy and big, these industrial machinery still bear the potential chance of accident or crash. To be able 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 on board. People know that seat belts could save lives in the event of an accident.
Three-Point Seat Belt
Three-point seat belts could extend over the lap and across the upper body. These types of belts provide an added 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 retractable and non-retractable types.
Most modern motor vehicles on the market offer retractable seat belts. Though non-retractable styles increase safety, retractable types provide more comfort. It is not possible for a non-retractable seat belt to extend accidentally.
Lap belts
Two-point lap belts are those which extend over the lower portion 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 then the two sides will 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 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 retractable and non-retractable lap-band styles.