Blackline Safety Advances Early Threat Detection with Launch of Next-Gen EXO 8
September 12 2024 - 8:17AM
Business Wire
World’s only connected area monitor capable of detecting up to
eight gases and gamma radiation to be unveiled at NSC Safety
Congress & Expo
Blackline Safety Corp. (TSX: BLN), a global leader in connected
safety technology, today announced a next generation connected area
monitor that advances gas detection and early threat identification
for companies and first-responders.
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Ideally suited to large industrial
organizations in the energy, mining, water and wastewater
sectors—as well as fire-hazmat teams and protection at large public
events—EXO 8 helps teams rapidly respond to incidents involving
hazardous substances and ensure the safety of workers, first
responders, the public and the environment. (Photo: Business
Wire)
The new EXO 8 portable area monitor—to be unveiled September 16
at the National Safety Council (NSC) Safety Congress & Expo in
Orlando, Florida—is the only direct-to-cloud area monitor capable
of detecting up to eight gases and gamma radiation.
Ideally suited to large industrial organizations in the oil and
gas, petrochemical, mining, water and wastewater sectors—alongside
fire-hazmat and homeland security associations—EXO 8 helps teams
rapidly respond to incidents involving hazardous substances and
ensure the safety of workers, first responders, the public and the
environment during these events. Real-time connectivity provides
situational awareness that can be shared with all responders.
Automated analytics provide insights into incidents after the
event, enabling teams to understand what happened and take
proactive measures to improve safety.
Building on the feature set of Blackline's award-winning G7
EXO—including drop-and-go setup, direct-to-cloud connectivity, up
to 100-day battery life and comprehensive analytics—the new EXO 8
includes:
- Gas expansion module – the ability to add up to four
additional sensors for a total of eight gases.
- Integrated gamma radiation sensor – with three times the
range of competitors’ devices and continuous operation without
cycling on or off, responders will know radiation is present sooner
and from farther away, reducing the risk of harmful exposure.
- Higher resolution full-color dual display – with live
readings screen for real-time gas and gamma levels and dashboard
screen to quickly see alarms and device status.
- Improved durability – enhanced ruggedness and
reliability in even the harshest environmental conditions.
Chris Johnson, Hazmat Technician for the Westchester County
Department of Emergency Services in New York state, sees the value
EXO 8 with gamma detection brings to hazmat response.
“Blackline Safety’s G7 EXO was already my preferred area monitor
in the field. The ability to quickly swap out gas sensors to adapt
to whatever threat we’re facing during response is invaluable. The
data you get from the device—in real-time, from anywhere in the
world, and easily understandable—has been critical to successful
incident response,” Johnson said.
“EXO 8 with gamma detection will help us in even more scenarios,
including behind-the-scenes monitoring. Gamma allows us to use the
device for public safety as part of protection during mass
gatherings. It will also keep our people more protected because we
can detect more gases,” Johnson continued.
Every day, hazmat and first response teams face scenarios where
they need to quickly determine the level of threat to public safety
including assessing the risk of radiological, chemical, nuclear and
biological materials.
For example, in 2023, there were 914 train accidents in Canada,
87 involving dangerous goods and six involving the release of
dangerous goods into the surrounding environment. In the same
period, the U.S. experienced 4,845 train accidents—nearly three per
day—including the derailment in East Palestine, Ohio, that released
toxic chemicals into the surrounding environment and waterways.
Hazmat teams who respond to these types of incidents need to be
able to quickly detect a broad range of toxic gases and
radiological material to ensure the safety of other response teams,
surrounding communities, and the environment.
“Four years ago, we introduced the G7 EXO with Blackline’s
industry-leading real-time connectivity, which quickly became the
gold standard for area monitoring. With EXO 8, we’ve significantly
expanded our customers’ ability to protect people and communities
across a wider range of situations,” said Cody Slater, Blackline
Safety CEO and Chair. “We’re responding to a direct need in the
market by providing organizations with more robust technology that
helps them address a broader spectrum of risks, faster.”
EXO 8 comes with a full warranty and flexible purchase options
that include the ability to own or lease to maximize CAPEX or OPEX
budgets. First product shipments are scheduled for November
2024.
About Blackline Safety
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 250 billion data-points and initiated over
eight million emergency alerts. For more information, visit
BlacklineSafety.com and connect with us on Facebook, Twitter,
LinkedIn and Instagram.
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