What Is Seatbelt
The seatbelt which entered into force in 1887 is the law on protection from accidents in factories.
In our country, the seatbelt Law No. 1475, which came into force in 1971, is the 74th anniversary of the Labor Law.in the article of the Occupational Health Safety Regulation, which was enacted in 1973, it is stated that these will be used for workers who cannot work in fearful dangerous places and who work in high places such as buildings with a height of more than 4 meters, in order to take necessary safety precautions for persons engaged in maintenance, repair, renovation works.
Safety Belts
There are various types of seat belts made in different models for people who are engaged in dangerous jobs..
According to more than one country, the way seatbelts are made and require must undergo some tests. When seat belts are made, some features should be taken into consideration. For example, a worker who falls from construction needs to increase his life by 65% and make it easier for them to do their jobs.
Places Where Safety Belts Are Used
1st.Construction works demolition works and installation works
2nd ed.It is also used in places such as climbing poles, towers and so on in high and steep places and wiping glass.
3.It can be used in closed places such as tanks, boilers, etc.because such places can be dangerous.
General Purpose Seat Belts
General purpose seat belts capture the person in an event, such as a loss of balance, or at the moment of a fall, and limit the distance dropped.
The holding rope consists of metal parts. Shoulder and leg strips are fitted to keep this type of seatbelts in place. Waist-style seat belts are used by attaching to the waist when shoulder and leg strips are not used. Shoulder and leg strips are used, but can be connected to the chest. In the latter case, the working person is less likely to get hurt.
The number of accidents as a result of the seatbelt has steadily decreased the number of accidents in 1994 the seatbelt has gradually reduced the loss of life in work accidents in this case, the fall as a result of the accident in 1994 is 10 886. The total work accident is 92 087. Just 1 year after the use of seatbelts, we see the decrease in accidents and the importance of seatbelts.In 1995, there were 10 405 work accidents and 87 960 accidental falls. It is clear from the time it was produced that the seatbelt was a necessary thing to save lives.
Parachute type seatbelt
Parachute-type seat belts consist of belts or thick ropes used to reduce the risk of falling workers working in tall buildings.
Things To Consider In Parachute Type Seat Belt
* To check whether the colors of the belt or ropes have changed.
* See if the belt or rope is cut, slit, melted or worn.
* Ensure that the seat belts are not removed.
* Test the rigidity of the hooks.
* Notice that the belt or ropes do not change shape
* Check that the trademark of the belt is read.
* Make sure the shelf life is at least 5 years.
What Is The Design Of A Parachute-Type Seat Belt?
* The seat belt should be easy to wear and peel.
* Should not interfere with body movements.
* It must be of long-term use and must be of quality for safety.
* A suspended person should not block the circulation of blood.