What Is a Work Belt?
A work belt is a belt that is wrapped around the waist when wearing work clothes. Since a work belt is sturdier than a regular belt, it can hang a work bag containing tools or attach small tools. A work belt does not have the holes that regular belts have and is generally secured by a buckle between the belt and the buckle.
A work belt prevents the pants of work clothes from slipping down when the wearer is wearing separate upper and lower work clothes. It protects the worker from accidents and injuries, such as falling down by stepping on the hem of the pants. However, a work belt cannot be used as a safety belt or a lifeline.
How to Use Work Belts
Thread the work belt through the belt loops of the work pants and fasten it with the buckle. The method of fastening differs depending on the type of buckle.
In the case of one-touch buckles, the buckle locking point and the belt length adjustment point are separate. Therefore, adjust the belt length according to your body size before putting it on. The appropriate length of the work belts is the length that is tightened securely above the hip bone. When putting on the belt, pass the pre-adjusted length of the belt through the belt loop and fit the buckle.
In the case of a roller buckle, after putting the belt through the belt loop, move the roller core at the buckle and lightly pinch the fabric of the belt to adjust the degree of tightness. Pull the belt fabric and firmly engage the roller core to fix the belt in place when the preferred tightness is achieved.
In the case of a finger buckle, open the slide buckle, insert the end of the belt through the buckle, and then insert the belt through the hole in the buckle. Be sure to pass the excess belt through the belt threader.
If the number of tools to be attached is large and heavy, a support belt with a cushion can be wrapped around the inside of the work belts to relieve back pain.
How to Choose Work Belts
It is important to choose work belts that are the right length for your waist. If it is too tight, you may become ill during work, leading to accidents and injuries. Also, check the width of the belt loops on the work belts and choose one that allows the belt to pass smoothly through the belt loops. If the width of the belt does not match the width of the belt loops, it will not fit properly and will be unsafe. Below is a summary of points to consider when selecting work belts:
Material
Nylon material dries quickly when wet, is resistant to friction, and is highly durable. They are lightweight, which reduces the burden on the waist.
Cotton material is highly absorbent and soft in texture, so it fits well on the waist. This can reduce the burden on the waist of those who often wear work belts for long periods of time.
Those made of leather are supple, fit easily around the waist, are durable, and can be used for many years. However, they are not suitable as work belts because they are vulnerable to water and sweat.
Enameled belts are coated with resin on the leather surface, making them more water-resistant than leather. However, it is not suitable as a work belt because it is vulnerable to heat and heat, and its surface may melt when used in places with high temperatures.
Those made of rubber are elastic and can be wrapped tightly around the waist. They also repel water well and do not smell easily, making them suitable for working in or near water.
Buckles
- The one-touch buckle allows the belt to be put on and taken off with a single touch by adjusting the belt length according to body size and positioning the buckle before putting on the belt. Not only is it easy to attach and detach the work belts, but it is also safe and unlikely to come off unexpectedly.
- The roller-type buckle is secured by clamping the belt between the buckle and the belt, allowing the belt length to be adjusted easily. This allows for subtle size adjustment, making it possible to fit the work belts more closely to the worker’s body shape.
- Finger-type buckles allow immediate adjustment of the work belt’s length according to the work clothing situation at any given time. It is suitable for sites where the thickness or form of the work clothes changes depending on the work situation, or where the work clothes are frequently put on and taken off.