Seat Belts for Counterbalances
A kind of equipment which could carry loads that are around 30,000 lbs is a forklift. A forklift is also referred to as a counterbalance. Despite being large and sturdy, these industrial equipment still carry the potential chance of crash or accident. To be able to be safe, be sure to have operators wear the right seat belt in the forklift and check that up to standard safety features are also on board. People know that seat belts can 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 belts offer an added degree of safety by protecting your body. They are offered in both bench-seat and buckle-seat styles. The 3-point seat belts are offered in either retractable and non-retractable types.
Retractable seat belts are normally utilized in most modern motor vehicles available. Though non-retractable types increase safety, retractable types provide more comfort. It is impossible for a non-retractable seat belt to extend accidentally.
Lap belts
Two-point lap belts are those that extend over the lower part of the body. Most lap belts are non-retractable and feature a push-button closure system. In order to secure the seat belt, just press on the belt button and then the two sides would separate.
Circuit-closed seat belt
The circuit-closed seat belts are the type which force forklift operators to wear a seat belt. These kinds of seat belts have a micro-switch attached that 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.