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Connected safety leader to showcase G8’s expanded communications, gas detection, and worksite visibility at booth #2213 at NSC 2026
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CALGARY, Canada — Blackline Safety, a global leader 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.
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“In an emergency, that ability to act in real time can make the difference between rescue and recovery.”
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Since G8 began shipping in March 2026, both new and long-standing Blackline customers have moved to the next generation of connected safety technology.
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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.
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“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.”
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Three G8 capabilities generating particular interest include:
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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“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.”
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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.See G8 and Join Blackline’s Safety Huddle presentation at NSC 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.
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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.
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Blackline Safety is a technology leader driving innovation in the industrial workforce through IoT (Internet of Things). With connected safety devices and predictive analytics, Blackline enables companies to drive towards increased safety and improved operational performance. Blackline provides wearable devices, personal and area gas monitoring, cloud-connected software and data analytics to meet demanding safety challenges and enhance overall productivity for organizations with customers in more than 75 countries. Armed with cellular and satellite connectivity, Blackline provides a lifeline to tens of thousands of people, having reported over 336 billion data-points and initiated over eight million emergency alerts. For more information, visit
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