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 zero safety incidents 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 coverage in more than 100 countries. Armed with cellular and satellite connectivity, Blackline provides a lifeline to tens of thousands of people, having reported over 200 billion data-points and initiated over seven million emergency alerts. For more information, visit BlacklineSafety.com and connect with us on Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn and Instagram.
Jay Weber, Senior Product Manager for Blackline Safety, recently visited HazMat2 to collaborate with their team of hazmat responders and gain insights into their experiences using our equipment in the field. Jay donned several hazmat ensembles and gloves to understand the difficulties of responders downrange in PPE.
“My recent visit to HazMat2 with Ben and his team gave me an entirely new understanding of the complexities and difficulties associated with their work,” said Weber. “The hazards they encounter on a regular basis pose a significant risk to both human life and the environment, which they handle with utmost professionalism while facing significant mobility, sensory, and dexterity limitations.”
During the visit, the team observed how gas detection meters are used in emergency response conditions compared to standard industry and industrial hygiene uses. The group also looked at how Blackline devices integrate with Vlahi’s CERES (Chemical Emergency Response E-Service) software to produce a real-time sensor-driven plume model at an ammonia leak.
“The added pressure of working under strict time constraints, with only a limited air supply of approximately 30 minutes, highlights the importance of providing hazmat teams with the most effective and efficient tools available,” said Weber. “I am enthusiastic about using the knowledge I have gained from this experience to enhance the capabilities of the G7 and G7 EXO, making them even more user-friendly and effective for hazmat teams.”
Watch the video to hear more about Jay’s experience
With Blackline’s real-time monitoring, hazmat teams can optimize incident responses and get ahead of the risks responders face, whether from flammable, toxic gases, VOCs (Volatile Organic Compounds) or radiation.
We are proud to continue to be a part of the innovation of the hazmat world and are grateful for the opportunity to collaborate with our customers and develop the best possible solutions for their needs. Together with HazMat2 and other customers committed to workplace safety, we will continue to push the boundaries of what is possible in emergency response and work to protect those who protect us.
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