Seat Belts for Counterbalances
A type of equipment which can carry loads that are around 30,000 pounds is a forklift. A forklift is also called a counterbalance. Despite being big and sturdy, these industrial machinery still bear the possible chance of crash or accident. In order to be really safe, be certain to have operators wear an appropriate seat belt inside the forklift and make sure that up to standard safety features are on board. People know that in case of an accident, seat belts could save lives.
Three-Point Seat Belt
Three-point seat belts could extend across the upper body and over the lap. These kinds of belts offer an extra safety degree by protecting your body. They are offered in both bucket-seat and bench-seat types. The 3-point seat belts are offered in either non-retractable or retractable types.
Most modern motor vehicles available provide retractable seat belts. Though non-retractable styles increase safety, retractable styles offer much more comfort. It is truly not possible for a non-retractable seat belt to accidentally extend.
Lap belts
The kind 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, simply 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 seat belts have a micro-switch attached which 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 non-retractable and retractable lap-band kinds.