Seat Belts for Counterbalances
A type of machine that could carry loads that are roughly 30,000 pounds is a forklift. A forklift is also called a counterbalance. Despite being sturdy and large, these industrial equipment 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 inside the forklift and check that up to standard safety features are on board. We all know that in the event of an accident, seat belts could save lives.
Three-Point Seat Belt
Three-point seat belts can 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 available in either retractable and non-retractable types.
The majority of modern vehicles available offer retractable seat belts. While non-retractable styles increase safety, retractable styles offer more comfort. It is really not possible for a non-retractable seat belt to accidentally extend.
Lap belts
The type 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 then the two sides will separate.
Circuit-closed seat belt
The kind of seat belt that forces a forklift operator to put on a seat belt is a circuit-closed seat belt. These seat belts have a micro-switch attached which 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 non-retractable and retractable lap-band kinds.