There are many articles out there that say that there is no scientific evidence that back belts help prevent injuries.
Back belts do help. What they do is hold or attempt to hold your body in a better posture position. They give support to your gut if you have one which takes strain off your lower back even when not working or exercising. If you are carrying a load in front of you the back belt will hold in your gut somewhat and force you to stand in a more correct position to lessen the strain on your lower back.
Back belts that go over your shoulders also tend to limit the amount of twisting that you can do while wearing them. They DO NOT completely stop you from twisting. If you lift things incorrectly you still will or might get injured, the belts just make it harder to lift improperly.
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