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64 Helmets In the absence of specific European helmet standards for work at height, Petzl references different existing standards to develop its line of helmets suited to the needs of professionals: VERTEX BEST VERTEX BEST DUO LED 14 ALVEO BEST VERTEX VENT ALVEO VENT VERTEX ST EN 397 • • • EN 12492 • • • EN 12492 - • - Protection against mechanical impacts Ventilation EN 397 • - - • EN 50365 • - - • - - •(1) •(2) •(2) - - • Protection against electrical risks Limited risk of choking in case of helmet snagging EN 397 Limited risk of losing helmet during EN a fall 12492 Protection against molten metal splash EN 397 • Protection against lateral deformation EN 397 • • - • Use at low temperatures EN 397 • • - • European certifications: US certifications: Canadian certifications: CE ANSI Z89.1-2009 type I class E CSA Z94.1-05 type 1 class E (3) (1) Chinstrap designed to release if snagged (strength less than 25 daN). (2) Chinstrap limits risk of losing helmet during a fall (strength greater than 50 daN). (3) See product guide. (4) ALVEO VENT is also UIAA certified. - - CE EN 12492 (4) CE EN 397 CE EN 50365 ANSI Z89.1-2009 type I class C (4) ANSI Z89.12009 type I class E - (4) -