At PIPELINE™ 2025, I sat down with Aaron Leblanc (@Bobsdecline) to talk about the real shift we’re seeing on jobsites: moving from traditional Type 1 full brim hard hats to Type 2 safety helmets. This isn’t just a trend—slips, trips, and falls are a leading cause of serious injuries, and side-impact protection matters when the hit doesn’t come straight down. For power utility linemen and other pros working in the elements, we also heard loud and clear that a full brim still matters for sun, rain, and added coverage in arc flash-type scenarios. We break down how user research drove our BOLT™ Full Brim Safety Helmet design—especially heat, weight, and comfort. I walk through why we developed an inherently FR Kevlar webbing chin strap (instead of standard nylon) and how we test Class E systems up to 26 cal to make sure there’s no afterburn, melting, dripping, or ignition. We also get into what it takes to build comfort across different head shapes, why manufacturing in Mukwonago, Wisconsin helps us iterate fast, and how the BOLT™ accessory system and on-site customization let crews tailor helmets to the work—without gaps in quality or supply.