Hyundai Counterbalance Forklifts Long Beach

Seat Belts for Counterbalances

A forklift, also called a counterbalance, carries loads as heavy as 30,000 pounds. Despite being sturdy and large, these industrial machinery still bear the possible risk of crash or accident. To be able to be really safe, be sure to have operators wear an appropriate seat belt inside the forklift and check that up to standard safety features are also on board. We all know that in the event of an accident, seat belts can save lives.



Three-Point Seat Belt

The kinds of seat belts which could extend both over the lap and across the upper body are the three-point seat belts. These types of 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 styles.



Most modern vehicles on the market offer retractable seat belts. Though non-retractable types increase safety, retractable types provide more comfort. It is really not possible for a non-retractable seat belt to accidentally extend.



Lap belts

Two-point lap belts are those that extend over the lower portion of the body. The majority of 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 circuit-closed seat belts are the kind that force forklift operators to put on a 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 non-retractable and retractable lap-band kinds.

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