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Blackline Safety, a global pioneer in connected safety technology, will feature its new G8 connected safety wearable at the 2026 National Safety Council (NSC) Safety Congress and Expo in Indianapolis, Indiana, following strong early customer adoption. Since G8 began shipping in March 2026, both new and long-standing Blackline customers have moved to the next generation of connected safety technology. G8 combines connected gas detection, lone worker protection, two-way push-to-talk and live field data in a single compact wearable that gives safety and operations leaders a clearer view of what's happening across their worksites through the Blackline Live platform. Single portable device “When a worker is in trouble, every second counts,” said Cody Slater, CEO, Blackline Safety. “Knowing there’s a problem is only the first step. G8 ensures you know exactly what’s happening, where that worker is, and how to reach them immediately. In an emergency, that ability to act in real time can make the difference between rescue and recovery.” Three G8 capabilities generating particular interest include: Built-in Push-to-Talk (PTT): allowing workers to talk directly with each other and their safety and monitoring teams through a single portable device. For organizations operating in high-risk environments, immediate voice communication can help teams coordinate work and respond quickly if something goes wrong. Zone Intelligence: Blackline has expanded the Blackline Live platform behind G8 with ZoneAware™ geofencing this summer. This allows organizations to define specific worksite zones to see worker locations, movement and activity, and use that information to support emergency response, evacuation, and compliance. New CSA-certified hydrogen (H2) sensor: This newly available low-range H2 sensor expands gas detection options for North American customers working around hydrogen, offering them an expanded detection portfolio for their G8 devices. Bioenergy production company Among the organizations adopting G8 is Vida Bioenergy, a European bioenergy production company, which needed a fully connected solution for its new plant that included gas detection, lone worker protection, and communication for its staff and contractors. “G8 makes work as safe as it could possibly be,” said Dr. Gary Cartwright, Plant Manager, Vida Bioenergy. “I had free choice to go anywhere I liked, but the G8 was just so good, so robust and, in my view, it was the best on the market.” G8 and Blackline Live have also earned recognition across the industry, including two OH&S Industrial Hygiene Awards, in the “IoT — Connected Devices” and “Software” categories, and a Safety and Health Excellence Award. Connected safety platform Attendees can see and interact with G8 and Blackline's broader connected safety platform at booth #2213 on the expo floor from Sept. 14–16 in Indianapolis. Blackline’s Director of Product Management, Mike Brown, will also be giving a live demo of G8 at the New Product Showcase (booth #1977) on Monday, Sept. 14 at 12:30 p.m. ET. Blackline Safety’s Yves Carrier will present a Safety Huddle session, ‘Where Safety Breaks Down: What New Research Tells Us,’ on Monday, Sept. 14 at 10:00 a.m. ET. Drawing on Blackline’s new Keeping People Safe research, the session will explore where gaps can emerge between safety protocols and what happens in the field, and practical ways organizations can improve safety outcomes.

With up to one million fans attending FIFA World Cup™ matches and festivities in Miami, Florida, the Miami-Dade Fire Rescue Department has equipped the city’s host stadium with advanced connected safety technology to help protect spectators, athletes, and event staff. The technology is provided by Blackline Safety, a global pioneer in connected safety technology. Eight of Blackline’s connected EXO area monitors have been discreetly placed throughout the stadium to continuously monitor for potential hazards. Connected safety technology Highly visible, high-stakes environments like the World Cup require emergency responders to prepare for a wide range of potential risks, from accidental incidents to intentional chemical, biological, radiological and other public safety threats. Connected to the Blackline Live cloud platform, EXO technology provides incident commanders with real-time visibility into conditions, ensuring rescue teams can respond quickly if needed. “These are once-in-a-lifetime opportunities, and being asked to protect such a large event is incredible,” said Marcel Berube, Hazmat, Logistics and Training Lieutenant with the Miami-Dade Fire Rescue Department in Florida. “You’re there in case anything happens, and you have a product that’s going to assist you to help everybody if needed." Real-time visibility Of the eight devices deployed, four are EXO 8 area monitors, equipped to detect up to eight gases plus gamma radiation, as well as four G7 EXOs, EXO 8’s predecessor. The monitors transmit readings live over a cellular network to Blackline Live software that act as a central command platform for the fire crew, giving them the instant data to make fast decisions if needed. Its long-lasting battery means no downtime throughout the tournament. “Every day, our technology helps protect workers in some of the world's most demanding environments,” said Cody Slater, CEO, Blackline Safety. “At events like the World Cup, or the Winter Olympics in Italy earlier this year, that same mission extends beyond the worksite to help emergency responders protect the hundreds of thousands of people who have gathered to experience something unforgettable." Connected monitoring solutions This deployment reflects the growing role of connected safety technology in public event security. Increasingly, fire departments and emergency management organizations are adopting cloud-connected monitoring solutions that provide greater visibility, faster communication, and improved coordination during planned events and emergency response operations. Berube and his team were even able to use the data from Blackline's platform to inform the entire Joint Special Operations Command (JSOC), a coordinated group of agencies including police, FBI, and more. Emergency response operations Blackline Safety worked closely with Miami-Dade Fire Rescue throughout planning and deployment to configure the system, support implementation, and help ensure the technology was ready for operational use before fans arrived. “Every experience I’ve had with Blackline has been great,” Berube said. “The support is excellent. If you have a question, they run you through it without a problem, and everyone is very helpful. Every time I've had an issue, problem, question, they've been very supportive.”

Blackline Safety Corp., a global pioneer in connected safety technology, has announced plans to open two new international offices — one in Cologne, Germany, and another in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates. The expansion strengthens Blackline’s operations across Europe, the Middle East and Africa (EMEA), bringing the company closer to its rapidly-growing customer base in these regions. Blackline’s Cologne office adds to its established network in the U.K. and France, providing localized presence and coordination for regional sales, service, and customer engagement across Europe and Africa. Abu Dhabi office The Abu Dhabi office will enhance engagement with customers in the energy, utilities, and petrochemical sectors, providing localized training and service. The new facility builds on Blackline’s growing presence in the Middle East, following a multi-year purchase agreement with ADNOC. “We’re excited to bring Blackline’s global operations even closer to our customers across Europe and the Middle East,” said Cody Slater, CEO and Chair of Blackline Safety. “Opening regional offices in Cologne and Abu Dhabi strengthens our local service and support capabilities and positions us to better partner with global enterprise customers.” The expansion coincides with Blackline Safety’s 10th consecutive year exhibiting at ADIPEC in Abu Dhabi, UAE (November 3–6, Abu Dhabi National Exhibition Centre, Hall 2 – Stand 2460), and its participation in A+A 2025 in Düsseldorf, Germany (November 4–7, Hall 4 – Stand F06) — two major global trade events for safety and energy professionals. Cloud-based safety platform At both events, Blackline will showcase major updates to its cloud-based safety platform, which were recently unveiled at the NSC 2025 Safety Congress & Expo — including ZoneAware Geofencing, an upgraded Loner Mobile app, improved gas sensor visibility, and new bulk management automation tools. Together, these advancements give safety and operations teams deeper situational awareness, simplify program management, strengthen compliance and efficiency, and extend protection to more workers across their operations.