Seat Belts for Counterbalances
A kind of machinery which can carry loads that are around 30,000 lbs is a forklift. A forklift is also referred to as a counterbalance. Despite being big and sturdy, these industrial equipment still bear the potential risk of crash or accident. In order to be very safe, be certain to have operators put on an appropriate seat belt inside 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
The kinds of seat belts that can extend both across the upper body and over the lap are the three-point seat belts. These belts offer an extra degree of safety by protecting your body. They are offered in both bucket-seat and bench-seat kinds. The 3-point seat belts are available in either retractable and non-retractable kinds.
Most modern vehicles available provide retractable seat belts. While non-retractable kinds increase safety, retractable types provide a lot more comfort. It is not possible for a non-retractable seat belt to extend accidentally.
Lap belts
Two-point lap belts are those that extend over the lower portion of the body. Most 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 then the two sides will separate.
Circuit-closed seat belt
The type of seat belt which forces a forklift operator to put on a seat belt is a circuit-closed seat belt. These kinds of seat belts have a micro-switch attached which 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 styles.