Petzl Vertex Hi-Viz safety helmet, yellow

Petzl Vertex Hi-Viz is an ergonomic, full-shell high-visibility safety helmet for work use. It comes equipped with all-around reflective elements and glow-in-the-dark headlamp clips to make the wearer easier to detect in darkness and poor conditions, improving safety on the job.

This is the updated model in terms of structure and accessory compatibility, available from 4/2019 onward. It is designed for versatile use both in environments with a risk of falling and for work on level ground. Recommended, for example, for industrial use and for the electrical and energy sectors. Included are EasyClip quick-attachment studs, allowing the new-model Petzl Vizir eye shield, Protector visor cover, Vizen full-face shield, Vizen Mesh visor, or Bollé Safety electric welding masks to be attached and removed at the push of a button.

Side slots are provided for hearing protection. Compatible with the most common helmet-mounted hearing protectors (including Sordin). Identical front and rear mounting slots can be used, for example, for a headlamp quick-mount plate or an ID badge holder. Integrated side clips allow a headlamp to be attached with a headband. Rear attachment points are provided for a neck protector. The chinstrap features a Dual selector: the user can choose the EN12492 setting for use in environments with a risk of falling (chinstrap remains fastened under a 50 daN pull), or the EN397 setting for work on level ground (chinstrap releases under a 25 daN pull). The 6-point suspension keeps the helmet securely in place even in demanding working positions and provides excellent comfort. Thanks to the CenterFit adjustment system (53–63 cm), the helmet is always properly centered and fits extremely well. The two external side adjustment wheels are easy to use even while wearing gloves. The Flip&Fit inner headband folds into the helmet for protection during transport and is easy to deploy when needed.

The helmet has no brim that could interfere with work, strain the neck, or limit the field of vision, nor does it have a rigid gutter that could catch on structures. Vertex helmets offer good compatibility with other protective equipment. Recommended, for example, for use with GVS Elipse half-mask respirators and Bollé Safety eye protection.

Maximum service life is 10 years, resulting in over 77% less environmental waste compared to a standard helmet.

Shell material: ABS. Weight: 495 g.

3-year warranty against material and manufacturing defects.

Certification: CE EN397, EN50365. ANSI/ISEA Z89.1-2014 Type 1 Class E, High Visibility. EAC.

Tested to protect the head according to the following test methods:
Mandatory requirements of EN397:

• 5.1.1. Shock absorption from impact caused by a single falling object (5 kg from a height of 1 m)
• 5.1.2. Resistance to penetration by a single object into the helmet (3 kg, 60-degree sharp steel cone from a height of 1 m)
• 5.1.3. Flame resistance
• 5.1.4. Chinstrap release: remains fastened under a 15 daN pull and releases by 25 daN at the latest (when the Dual selector is in the <25 kg position)

Optional requirements of EN397:

• 5.2.1. Protection at low temperatures (-30 C)
• 5.2.3. Protection against electric shock 5.2.4. Protection against lateral deformation (LD)
• 5.2.5. Protection against molten metal splash (MM)

Mandatory requirements of EN50365:

• Suitable for live working in accordance with EN 50365 Class 0 (1000 V A.C, 1500 V D.C). Additional information: also tested in accordance with ANSI Z89.1-2014 Type I Class E up to 20,000 V.

Mandatory requirements of EN12492:

• 5.7.3 High force required to open the chinstrap so the helmet does not come off in a fall due to impact to the head (when the Dual selector is in the >50 kg position)
• 4.2.1.1 Shock absorption from falling objects dropped from over 1 meter (5 kg from a height of 2 m)
• 4.2.1.2 Impact protection from the front
• 4.2.1.3 Impact protection from the sides
• 4.2.1.4 Impact protection from the rear
• 4.2.2 Resistance to penetration by multiple objects into the helmet (3 kg sharp weight from a height of 1 m, 2x)
• 4.2.3 Strength of the retention system
• 4.2.4 Tilt test (10 kg falling load tears upward on the helmet rim from the front and rear)

Accessories and spare parts: Vizir eye shield with EasyClip quick attachments (A015AA00) Vizir Shadow tinted eye shield with EasyClip quick attachments (A015BA00) Protector cover for Vizir and Vizir Shadow (A015CA00) Vizen full-face shield with arc-flash protection and EasyClip quick attachments (A014AA00) Vizen Mesh visor with EasyClip quick attachments (A021AA00) Sordin left/RIGHT FM Pro radio earmuffs with 01 adapter (10108382) Sordin left/RIGHT Cut Off Pro level-dependent earmuffs with 01 adapter (10111790) Sordin left/RIGHT Dual Pro level-dependent radio earmuffs with 01 adapter (10108386) Bollé Safety B-Clean cleaning station (B410) Bollé Safety Anti-Fog Kit anti-fog treatment (B200) Bollé Safety helmet carry bag (BAGWELD) EasyClip quick-attachment adapters for Bollé Safety electric welding masks, e.g. Flash+ (A017AA00) ID card holder (A018AA00) Hi-viz yellow neck protector (A019AA00) Hi-viz orange neck protector (A019AA01) Protective shell cover for helmet (A012AA00) Standard chinstrap assembly (A010FA00) Extra-long chinstrap assembly (A010FA02) Reflective stickers to maximize visibility (A010MA00) Transparent stickers for helmet identification (A10100) Replacement forehead band with padding, standard model (A010HA00) Replacement forehead band with padding, washable sweatband model (A010JA00) Replacement padding, standard model (A010KA00) Replacement sweatband padding (A010LA00) Lupine Neo X2SC 900lm headlamp (i0850-002) Lupine Piko X4 SC 1800lm headlamp (i4150-102) Pixa ATEX LED lights: Pixa 1 (E78AHB 2), Pixa 2 (E78BHB 2), Pixa 3 (E78CHB 2), Pixa Z1 (E78DHB 2), Pixa 3R (E78CHR 2) PixAdapt adhesive helmet mounting plate for attaching Pixa lights to the helmet above an open eye shield (E78005) Duo high-output lights: Duo S (E80CHR), Duo Z1 ATEX (E80BHR), Duo Z2 ATEX (E80AHB) Pro Adapt adhesive helmet mounting plate for attaching Duo lights to the helmet above an open eye shield, with the battery at the neck (E80004) Fixation Tactikka helmet mounting plate for all small Tikka-series headlamps (E093CA00) BUFF Professional Arc Protect+FR Balaclava arc-flash protective helmet hood (110788.799.10.00) BUFF Professional Arc Protect+FR BUFF arc-flash protective tubular headwear (110787.799.10.00) BUFF Professional Polar Balaclava helmet hood for cold conditions (111473.999.10.00) BUFF Professional CrossTech Balaclava helmet hood for windy conditions (S-M: 108531.00, L-XL: 108532.00) BUFF Professional Underhelmet thin under-helmet cap (S-M: 120234.999.20.00. L-XL: 120234.999.30.00) Finnish Government Decree (205/2009) on construction work safety, Chapter 13 Section 71: A safety helmet must be worn on construction sites. If necessary, the helmet must be equipped with an under-hood. Personal eye protection appropriate to the work and working conditions must be used in construction work. The employer must provide protective eyewear to employees in tasks where there is a significant risk of eye injury. NOTE! This new Vertex Vent is not compatible with Vizir and Vizir Shadow eye shields or Vizen full-face shields designed for helmets manufactured before 4/2019. You can identify incompatible models by their fastening screws, whereas compatible new models feature tool-free EasyClip quick-attachment points. For information: thanks to the Dual selector, Vertex has replaced the earlier Vertex Best and Vertex ST models that were discontinued from the range as of 4/2019.