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In the absence of specific European helmet standards for work at height, Petzl applies
different existing standards to develop its line of helmets suited to the needs of professionals. • Comfortable construction

VERTEX ALVEO VERTEX ALVEO VERTEX
BEST BEST VENT VENT ST
EN 397 • • •
Protection against
mechanical impacts
EN 12492 • • • VERTEX helmets have a six-point webbing
suspension system, conforming to the shape
of the head for maximum comfort. Shock
absorption is achieved through deformation
of the shell.
Ventilation EN 12492 - • - Weight: 455 g

EN 397 • - •
Protection against
electrical hazards
EN 50365 • - •

Reduced risk of
choking in case EN 397 - - •(1)
of helmet snagging

Reduced risk of the
helmet coming off in EN 12492 •(2) •(2) -
a fall

Protection against EN 397 • - •
molten metal splash

Protection against EN 397 • • - •
lateral deformation • Lightweight construction

Use at low • • •
temperatures EN 397 -

CE
EN 397,
European certifications: CE CE EN 12492 (4) CE
EN 50365
ANSI
Z89.1-
ANSI Z89.1-2009
ANSI Z89.1-2009
U.S. certifications: 2009
Type I Class E Type I Class C (4) Type I
Class E
ALVEO helmets have an internal expanded
CSA polystyrene foam liner for reduced weight.
Z94.1-15 Shock is absorbed by deformation of the
Canadian certification: Type 1 - - - expanded polystyrene liner.
Class E Weight: 350 g
(3)
Russian certification: EAC
(1) Chinstrap designed to release if snagged when the user is at ground level (strength lower than 25 daN).
(2) Strong chinstrap limits risk of helmet coming off in a fall (strength greater than 50 daN).
(3) See relevant references in the table on page 75.
(4) ALVEO VENT is also UIAA certified.

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