Seat Belts for Counterbalances
A type of equipment that could carry loads which are roughly 30,000 pounds is a forklift. A forklift is also called a counterbalance. Despite being sturdy and big, these industrial machinery still bear the potential chance of crash or accident. In order to be very safe, be sure 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 seat belts could save lives in case of an accident.
Three-Point Seat Belt
The types of seat belts which can extend both across the upper body and over the lap are the three-point seat belts. These kinds of belts offer an extra safety degree by protecting your body. They are available in both bench-seat and buckle-seat styles. The 3-point seat belts are available in either non-retractable or retractable types.
The majority of modern vehicles available provide retractable seat belts. While non-retractable styles increase safety, retractable types provide 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 are non-retractable and feature a push-button closure system. In order to secure the seat belt, simply press on the belt button and the two sides will separate.
Circuit-closed seat belt
The type 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 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 types.