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Protecting Worker Safety During Shutdowns and Turnarounds

Minimizing risks during the most dangerous periods at a refinery or plant with advanced safety monitoring tools.

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Minimize Downtime and Prevent Incidents During Refinery Outages

Minimize downtime and prevent incidents during shutdowns with Blackline Safety’s connected solutions. From personal gas detectors to area gas monitoring, we protect workers and contractors from hazards like toxic gases, falls, and confined spaces—ensuring everyone gets home safe every day.

Shutdowns, turnarounds, and unforeseen outages are an inevitable part of operations for oil and gas facilities. At Blackline Safety, we understand the risks associated with plant and refinery shutdowns, and we provide comprehensive connected safety solutions to mitigate these hazards.

Benefits of Using Blackline Safety During Shutdowns
  • Enhanced Safety: Immediate response to gas exposure, falls, or emergencies.
  • Improved Compliance: Meet industry safety standards with detailed reporting and analytics.
  • Reduced Downtime: Swift detection and response to hazards keep operations on track.
  • Worker Confidence: Employees and contractors feel safer, fostering productivity.


Almost 50% of work-related accidents in plants occur during plant maintenance outages. 
(TA Cook and Solomon Associates 2019)

Uncompromised visibility to keep your entire team safe during a plant shutdown

Whether it's a worker out of sight from others or protecting those conducting confined space entries for maintenance or repairs, we have your back during a shutdown or turnaround.

  •  Reliable direct-to-cloud connectivity as soon as the device is turned on
  • Real-time visibility of workers' safety, device compliance status and gas readings or alarms
  •  Integrated GPS location technology 
  •  Two-way voice communication  
  •  Patented SOS latch to trigger emergency response 
  •  Fall and no motion detection

And with the flexibility to buy, lease or rent wearable gas detection devices and area monitors for a shutdown or turnaround gives the option for Operations Managers, Safety Managers and contractors to acquire products under either CapEx or OpEx budgets.

Personal Gas Detectors and Area Monitors for Safer Shutdowns & Turnarounds

Blackline Safety’s personal gas detectors and connected safety solutions deliver real-time monitoring and insights, ensuring worker safety during high-risk operations.
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G6 Single-Gas

The G6 Single-Gas detector provides reliable protection for workers during shutdowns and turnarounds. With extended battery life and advanced alerting features, it ensures continuous monitoring of single hazardous gases, offering peace of mind in high-risk environments.
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G7 Single-Gas

The G7 Single-Gas detector enhances safety during shutdowns and turnarounds by combining single-gas detection with real-time cloud connectivity. Its advanced reporting and instant alerts allow teams to respond quickly to potential hazards, ensuring worker safety in critical operations.
G7 Multi-Gas

G7 Multi-Gas

The G7 Multi-Gas detector delivers comprehensive protection during complex shutdowns and turnarounds. With the ability to detect multiple gases simultaneously and integrated cloud connectivity, it provides real-time data and insights, enabling swift action and reducing downtime risks.
EXO

EXO

The EXO area monitor is essential for shutdowns and turnarounds, offering unmatched area coverage and real-time connectivity. Its rugged design, extended battery life, and remote monitoring capabilities make it ideal for protecting large teams and ensuring compliance in challenging environments.
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THE POWER OF CONNECTED SAFETY

Industry-leading capabilities for worker protection and gas detection to make sure everyone gets home safe.
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Real-time visibility

Location-enabled equipment, linked to a cloud-connected platform, means you can be on the ground to understand what’s happening wherever you are, from any Internet-connected device.
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Reliable connectivity

Integrated cellular or optional satellite connectivity for a failsafe way to keep in touch—in even the most remote locations.
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Most advanced sensor portfolio

Broad selection of 20 gas sensors, plus a gamma sensor, to choose from.
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Layers of communication

Stay connected with the safety of each worker, in any situation, through manual, automatic, and time-based alerts.
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Robust reporting and analytics

Identify actionable opportunities to understand gas exposure, boost efficiency, and manage compliance with out-of-the-box or customizable analytics.
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Streamline and scale with ease

Our technology has the versatility to meet your needs today—or to grow in future. Working with one partner makes it easy and drives a low cost of ownership along the way.
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REAL-TIME ALERTS & COMPLIANCE FOR WORKER SAFETY

Robust, configurable, intelligent. Personal gas monitors ensure that your workers are notified of gas hazards in their environment in real-time while integrated connectivity means you are notified the minute something happens—and can take corrective action to mitigate future hazards.
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BLACKLINE ANALYTICS
Don't Manage your fleet; master it.
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BLACKLINE LIVE
Ensure worker safety anywhere.
24/7 Live Monitoring SOC Agent
24/7 LIVE MONITORING
More Protection. More Peace of Mind.
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BLACKLINE ANALYTICS
Automated reporting; empowered decisions.
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Join 2,250+ Leading Brands Who Use Blackline Safety

A commitment to safety shared around the world industries, across the world.
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WHAT OUR CLIENT ARE SAYING

Real stories, real results—hear from our satisfied customers
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Marmon/Keystone
HR Manager
“If we didn’t have the Blackline device and the AED, I don’t think [our employee] would be alive today. This goes to show the importance of having both lone worker devices and AEDs in place”
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Mark Silvester
CEO
"Data collection and analysis is the present and future of the industrial sector. With the data we’re able to collect, track and analyze, we can respond and adapt quickly if there is a risk of gas exposure, and also look back to take steps to mitigate that risk in the future. Data is a driving force in keeping our people safe and supporting our commitment to the environment.”
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Dale Ramsbottom
Team Lead Enmax Corporation

“What separated Blackline from the competition was the no-motion sensor. Over the years we’ve evaluated a number of different systems, and Blackline is the only one I think could realistically save a life.”

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Brian Fleck
CSP, HSSE Specialist, Shell Oil Company
“We have implemented Blackline’s safety monitoring devices because Shell does not just want to talk about safety we want to do it. These devices help ensure our employees and security personnel who are working alone are protected 24 x 7 in the event of an incident.”
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Michael Perkins
Safety Coordinator, Wausau Tile Inc.
“Blackline Safety fulfills compliance, saves us time, money, resources, AND lets me know within seconds if one of my employees needs assistance. It is my opinion that safety is personal and safety works best when based on prevention. Blackline safety lone worker devices have given us the missing windows needed to monitor our work alone employees and the comfort of knowing they are safe.”
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Dave Samson
Occupational Health and Safety Officer
“We looked at several solutions that would let us instantly notify our workers about tsunamis and other potentially life-threatening situations, and allow them to quickly evacuate to a safe location. What impressed us most about the Blackline Safety solution was the ability to communicate with our employees who often work in areas with no cellular coverage. This is a serious concern, especially if they have to work alone. With this system, they can send and receive messages instantly, and check in with just the push of a button.”
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CEO, Montauk Energy
“Employees are Montauk Energy's most valuable resource and their safety is our first priority. We chose the Blackline Loner device because it will automatically alert our safety and management personnel as well as local emergency responders if we ever have a man-down situation or a serious fall. Additionally, if an employee needs immediate help all they have to do is flip the latch and an appropriate response will be on its way to the employee's exact location using the GPS component of the device.”
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Senior Pipeline Foreman, Keyera Corp.
“The products at Blackline Safety ensure that Keyera is able to protect our most valuable resource, our people. I've tested and used the technology in remote, solitary work throughout my career; it gives me and my team the comfort and confidence that an immediate response can be provided to any location if needed. The system has little impact on day-to-day activities and was easily adopted throughout our facilities.”

FAQs

Find answers to frequently asked questions

What are shutdowns and turnarounds, and why is safety critical during these events?

Shutdowns and turnarounds are planned events where facilities temporarily halt operations for maintenance, inspection, or upgrades. Safety is critical during these events due to increased risk factors such as exposure to hazardous gases, confined spaces, and high-pressure tasks.

How can Blackline Safety’s solutions improve worker safety during shutdowns and turnarounds?

Blackline Safety provides real-time gas detection, cloud connectivity, and advanced monitoring tools like G6, G7, and EXO. These solutions ensure constant visibility of worker safety, faster incident response, and compliance with safety standards during high-risk operations.

What gases can Blackline Safety’s devices detect during shutdowns and turnarounds?

Blackline Safety’s devices can detect a wide range of hazardous gases, including hydrogen sulfide (H2S), carbon monoxide (CO), oxygen depletion (O2), and combustible gases, among others.

How does the G6 Single-Gas Detector support safety during shutdowns?

The G6 Single-Gas Detector provides reliable and cost-effective protection with long battery life and audible alerts. It ensures continuous monitoring of specific hazardous gases, making it ideal for extended shutdown periods.

Why is the G7 Multi-Gas Detector ideal for turnaround projects?

The G7 Multi-Gas Detector monitors up to five gases simultaneously and integrates with Blackline Live for real-time data and alerts. It is perfect for complex turnaround environments where multiple gas hazards are present.

What role does the EXO area monitor play during shutdowns and turnarounds?

The EXO area monitor offers unmatched coverage with its direct-to-cloud connectivity and robust design. It provides area-wide gas detection, ensuring the safety of multiple workers in large or remote sites.

How do Blackline Safety’s devices ensure compliance during shutdowns and turnarounds?

Blackline Safety’s devices provide real-time reporting, data logging, and alerts, ensuring compliance with occupational safety standards. The cloud-based Blackline Live platform allows easy access to historical data for audits and regulatory reviews.

Can Blackline Safety’s devices be used in confined spaces during turnarounds?

Yes, Blackline Safety’s devices, such as the G7 Single-Gas and Multi-Gas detectors, are designed to be effective in confined spaces. They provide reliable gas detection, real-time alerts, and communication tools to enhance worker safety.

What makes Blackline Safety solutions unique for shutdown and turnaround projects?

Blackline Safety solutions combine advanced gas detection, real-time cloud connectivity, and robust hardware. Their ease of use, durability, and ability to provide actionable insights set them apart as essential tools for ensuring worker safety during these critical events.

How can I integrate Blackline Safety solutions into my shutdown and turnaround plan?

Blackline Safety solutions can be seamlessly integrated into your safety plan by deploying devices like G6, G7, and EXO across your worksite. The Blackline Live platform ensures real-time monitoring and data insights to manage risks effectively.

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