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Brand: Petzl
Petzl VERTEX VENT Ventilated Industrial Safety Helmet
Description
A ventilated industrial helmet certified for work at height and on the ground
The Petzl VERTEX VENT (reference A010CA00 and colour variants) is a ventilated safety helmet with a six-point textile suspension, a CENTERFIT headband adjustment with two side wheels and a FLIP&FIT system that lets the headband sit low so the helmet stays on the head. Its DUAL chinstrap has two clip positions: a high-strength setting for work at height and a low-strength setting for work on the ground, where it limits the risk of strangulation if the helmet snags. Ventilation holes with sliding shutters let the wearer adjust airflow while the helmet is worn.
It is modular: Petzl lists an eye shield with EASYCLIP side attachment, headlamp mounts and an elastic headlamp headband, a helmet protector, a nape protector, a nametag holder, a changeable chinstrap and foam, and hearing protection. It comes in seven colours and in two high-visibility versions.
Technical specifications
| Parameter | Specification |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Petzl |
| Model / reference | VERTEX VENT, A010CA00 to A010CA06 |
| Type | Ventilated industrial and work-at-height helmet |
| Head circumference | 53 to 63 cm |
| Weight | 490 g |
| Materials | ABS, nylon, polycarbonate, high-strength polyester, polyethylene |
| Suspension | Six-point textile with CENTERFIT and FLIP&FIT |
| Standards as printed | CE, EN 397, EN 12492, ANSI Z89.1 Type I Class C, EAC, GB 2811-2019 |
| Chinstrap strength settings (instructions for use) | Greater than 50 kg (factory setting) for work at height; less than 25 kg for work on the ground |
| Test temperature range (instructions for use) | -30 °C to +50 °C |
| Electrical rating | No electrical insulation rating (ventilated helmet) |
| Lifespan | 10 years per the instructions for use |
| Manufacturer Guarantee | 3 years |
References and colours
| Reference | Colour | Reference | Colour |
|---|---|---|---|
| A010CA00 | White | A010CA04 | Orange |
| A010CA01 | Yellow | A010CA05 | Blue |
| A010CA02 | Red | A010CA06 | Green |
| A010CA03 | Black |
The non-ventilated VERTEX and the lighter STRATO VENT (A020BA00) are listed separately by Petzl. The HI-VIZ versions are yellow and orange.
Standards depend on how the helmet is set
The instructions for use are explicit that the certifications apply only in specific configurations. The helmet meets EN 12492 only when the shutters are open and the chinstrap strength is set to greater than 50 kg. It meets EN 397 and GB 2811 only when the shutters are closed and the chinstrap strength is set to less than 25 kg. Under EN 397 the optional requirements met are protection against impacts down to -30 °C, resistance to lateral deformation and, if no sticker is on top of the shell, protection against molten metal splash; the HI-VIZ model cannot meet the molten metal requirement. Because the helmet has no electrical insulation rating, do not select it for live electrical work.
Documents and quotation
The attached Petzl instructions for use cover the VERTEX VENT helmet. Confirm the exact reference, size or length, the standard required on site (CE, ANSI or CSA) and the compatibility of every component before ordering. For a quotation, send the reference, quantity and intended use. Browse more Safety and PPE products on this site.
Datasheets & Documents
- Instruction Manual Petzl VERTEX VENT Instructions for Use (multilingual) Download
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About brand
Petzl is a French maker of work-at-height, rope access, climbing and caving equipment and headlamps, based in Crolles near Grenoble. The business grew from the work of cave explorer Fernand Petzl, a metal machinist who built rope ascenders and other caving tools, and became a company in the mid-1970s with his son Paul, who leads it today.
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Petzl company profile
| Origin | Caving equipment designed by Fernand Petzl, Crolles, France |
|---|---|
| Company formed | Mid-1970s, by Fernand and Paul Petzl |
| Headquarters | Crolles, Isère, France |
| Leadership | Paul Petzl, President |
| Product families | Fall arrest and work positioning harnesses (AVAO, ASTRO), descenders such as I'D and RIG, ascenders, lanyards and energy absorbers, VERTEX and STRATO helmets, ATEX headlamps, rescue and confined-space kits |
Milestones
- 1968: Fernand Petzl builds the rope ascender later sold as the Croll.
- 1970s: Fernand and Paul Petzl turn the work into a company in Crolles.
Petzl product series
Harnesses include the NEWTON fall-arrest harness, the AVAO FAST work harness and the VOLT harness for tower and pylon work, all in international versions. Fall arrest and lanyards include the ASAP LOCK mobile fall arrester for rope with the ASAP'SORBER energy absorber, the ABSORBICA-Y MGO energy-absorbing lanyard and the GRILLON adjustable work-positioning lanyard.
Descenders include the I'D S self-braking descender with anti-panic function and the I'D EVAC for rescue lowering. Connectors and anchors include the OK TRIACT-LOCK oval carabiner and the ANNEAU sewn sling, and head protection includes the VERTEX VENT and STRATO VENT helmets.
Where Petzl equipment is used
Telecom and wind towers, transmission pylons, scaffolding and steel erection, tank and vessel inspection, rope access maintenance and rescue teams. Fall protection equipment must be combined into a compatible system and inspected as the manufacturer instructs.
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Ordering Petzl equipment: what we need
Send the full reference printed on the product or in the Petzl catalogue, for example C073BA01, together with the size and the standard required for the site, such as EN 361 or ANSI Z359.11. Include the intended use and the number of users so a compatible set can be quoted.
Facts checked against published Petzl company histories, October 2026.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Petzl VERTEX VENT?
A ventilated safety helmet with a six-point textile suspension and a DUAL chinstrap for work at height and on the ground.
Which standards are printed?
CE, EN 397, EN 12492, ANSI Z89.1 Type I Class C, EAC and GB 2811-2019, each valid in the configuration given in the instructions for use.
Does it have electrical insulation?
No. The instructions for use state that this ventilated helmet has no electrical insulation rating.
How is the chinstrap set?
Greater than 50 kg for work at height and less than 25 kg for work on the ground; the factory setting is greater than 50 kg.
What colours are available?
White, yellow, red, black, orange, blue and green, plus two HI-VIZ versions.
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