Petzl Vertex Vent safety helmet, green

Petzl Vertex Vent is an ergonomic ventilated safety helmet for professional use. This is the updated model, featuring a new structure and accessory compatibility, available from 4/2019 onward. It is designed for versatile applications both in fall-risk environments and for work on level ground. It is especially well suited for construction, industrial use, confined spaces, rescue work, asphalt work, snow removal, and other physically demanding jobs where heat can build up. The side ventilation openings can be easily closed from the outside, for example in rain or snowfall. Total ventilation opening area with the shutters open: 26.77 cm2.

The helmet can be quickly fitted with the new-style Petzl Vizir eye shield, Protector visor cover, Vizen full-face shield, or Vizen Mesh mesh visor using the EasyClip quick-attachment pins included with those products, which replace the black side inserts on the helmet. All Bollé Safety welding masks can also be attached using optional adapters. Removal is tool-free and done simply by pressing the buttons. The sides feature attachment slots for hearing protection. Compatible with the most common helmet-mounted hearing protectors (including Sordin). Identical mounting slots on the front and rear allow attachment of, for example, a headlamp quick-mount plate or ID badge holder. Integrated side clips allow headlamp attachment 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 movement in fall-risk environments (chinstrap remains fastened under a 50 daN(kg) pull), or the EN397 setting for work on level ground (chinstrap releases under a 25 daN(kg) pull). The 6-point suspension keeps the helmet securely in place even in difficult 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 externally adjustable side wheels are easy to operate even while wearing gloves. The Flip&Fit inner system folds into the helmet for protection during transport and is easy to deploy. The helmet has no brim that could interfere with work, strain the neck, or restrict the field of vision, and no stiffening 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 10 years, resulting in over 77% less environmental waste compared to a standard helmet.

Shell material: ABS. Weight: 485 g. Material and manufacturing defect warranty: 3 years.

Certification: CE EN12492, EN397. ANSI Z89.1-2014 Type 1 Class C LT. EAC. UIAA.

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

• 5.1.1. Shock absorption from impact caused by a falling single 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 no later than under a 25 daN pull (when Dual selector is in the <25 kg position)

Optional EN397 standard requirements:

• 5.2.1. Protection at low temperatures (-30 C)
• 5.2.4. Lateral deformation protection (LD)
• 5.2.5. Protection against molten metal splash (MM)

Mandatory EN12492 standard requirements:

• 5.7.3 High force required to open the chinstrap so the helmet does not come off due to impact to the head in a fall situation (when Dual selector is in the >50 kg position)
• 4.1.4 Effective ventilation (sufficient total combined opening area)
• 4.2.1.1 Shock absorption from falling objects from heights over one meter (5 kg from a height of 2 m)
• 4.2.1.2 Front impact protection
• 4.2.1.3 Side impact protection
• 4.2.1.4 Rear impact protection
• 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 head harness
• 4.2.4 Roll-off test (10 kg falling mass pulls 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 EasyClip quick attachments (A014AA00) Vizen Mesh 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 carry bag for helmet (BAGWELD) EasyClip quick-attachment adapters for Bollé Safety welding masks, e.g. Flash+ (A017AA00) ID badge holder (A018AA00) High-visibility yellow neck protector (A019AA00) High-visibility 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 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 above an open eye shield and the battery at the neck (E80004) Fixation Tactikka helmet mounting plate for all small Tikka series headlamps (E093CA00) BUFF Professional Underhelmet thin under-helmet cap (S-M: 120234.999.20.00. L-XL: 120234.999.30.00) BUFF Professional CrossTech Balaclava helmet hood for windy conditions (S-M: 108531.00, L-XL: 108532.00) BUFF Professional Polar Balaclava helmet hood for cold conditions (111473.999.10.00)

Finnish Government Decree (205/2009) on safety in construction work, Chapter 13 Section 71: A safety helmet must be worn on a construction site. If necessary, the helmet must be equipped with an under-hood. Personal eye protection required by the work and working conditions must be used in construction work. The employer must provide employees with protective eyewear for tasks involving 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 the compatible new versions have tool-free EasyClip quick-attachment points.