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Blackline Safety SAS, a global pioneer in connected safety technology, announced that it has achieved the prestigious MASE certification—a dedicated health, safety and environment initiative specifically designed for and implemented in France. The robust programme aims to physically embed better health and safety practices and culture within organisations across all industries, covering all aspects of operation from workers and premises to cars, parking facilities, and the environment. Long-term vision “MASE certification reflects our long-term vision of creating a safer, more sustainable workplace for our customers, partners and employees,” said Cody Slater, Blackline Safety CEO and Chair. “The certification underscores our unwavering commitment to health, safety, and environmental excellence, and is a testament to the hard work and dedication of our team.” New processes and documentation The company saw greater employee hire in health and safety measures and environmental safety Certification involved implementing new processes and documentation, including conducting regular safety talks with the entire team. As certification work progressed, the company noticed greater employee engagement in health and safety measures, as well as environmental protection. “Since we started on the path to accreditation, our employees are more involved in making sure we’re meeting the MASE standards,” said Celine Loeuillet, Manager, People Services for Blackline’s France office. “They have suggested, researched and implemented solutions for recycling beyond just the basics and reducing fuel consumption and emissions.” International accreditations and certifications MASE certification allows Blackline Safety to share a common, signposted and structured health and safety programme with customers who are also certified, including those in the energy and petrochemical industries. Blackline can now provide them with complete traceability of all compliance and safety events for their solutions. MASE is the latest in a series of international accreditations and certifications Blackline holds, including ISO 14001, ISO 9001, and SOC 2 Type II, as well as PAS 2060 Carbon Neutral verification for its Europe office.

Blackline Safety Corp., a global pioneer in connected safety technology announced the launch of a next-generation connected area monitor that advances gas detection and early hazard identification for companies and first responders, providing organisations and communities with unprecedented protection. EXO 8 portable area monitor 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 organisations 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. Situational awareness Automated analytics provide insights into incidents after the event, enabling teams to understand Real-time connectivity provides situational awareness that can be shared amongst all responders. Automated analytics provide insights into incidents after the event, enabling teams to understand what happened and take proactive measures to improve safety. Key features 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 a range that’s three times the distance of competitors and that operates continuously without cycling on or off. 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. Gamma detection 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. Event protection “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 event protection. It will also keep our people more protected because we can detect more gases,” Johnson continued.   Event protection is crucial to public safety, as mass gatherings are vulnerable to attacks and are considered soft targets because they can inflict high numbers of casualties. Bomb detonation In 2002 U.S. officials stated they detained an American citizen who intended to detonate a dirty bomb Though there has never been a Radiological Dispersal Device (RDD, aka dirty bomb) detonated in a public setting, in 2002, U.S. officials stated they detained an American citizen who intended to detonate a dirty bomb. Since then, several governments in Europe have stopped similar plots by terrorist groups. According to the Global Terrorism Database, 68% of attacks on concerts and festivals involve explosives, including the Bataclan bombing in 2015 in France, the Manchester Arena bombing in 2017 in the UK, and the threats of mass casualties that canceled Taylor Swift’s Eras tour shows in Vienna. Real-time connectivity “Four years ago, we introduced the G7 EXO with Blackline’s industry-pioneering real-time connectivity, which quickly became the gold standard for area monitoring,” said Cody Slater, Blackline Safety CEO and Chair.  "With EXO 8, we’ve significantly expanded our customers’ ability to protect people and communities across a wider range of situations." Full warranty and purchase options “We’re responding to a direct need in the market by providing organisations 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 maximise CAPEX or OPEX budgets. First product shipments are scheduled for November 2024.

Blackline Safety Corp., a global pioneer in connected safety technology, has announced that its European operations have been independently verified as carbon neutral for all measured emissions during the previous fiscal year. Certification organisation NQA was responsible for the verification against the internationally recognised standard for carbon neutrality, PAS 2060. Annual ESG report Blackline Safety – headquartered in Canada with offices in the UK, France, U.S. and UAE – manufacturers and provides monitoring services for its award-winning line of connected safety wearable and area gas monitors, currently used by more than 2,200 organisations and protecting over 165,000 workers worldwide. “The company began the journey to carbon neutrality across our global business as part of our commitment to Environmental, Social and Governance initiatives, which have been evidenced in our annual ESG report since 2020,” said Lacey Griffin, Blackline Safety’s Quality & Compliance Co-ordinator for UK & Europe. GHG Protocol emission scopes Blackline Safety Europe’s carbon print was summed in line with the GHG Protocol emission scopes “Last year, our European business announced the results of our first-ever Carbon Footprint report, commissioned to track both direct and indirect carbon emissions and conducted with carbon consultants Auditel,” said Lacey Griffin, adding “As a result of the report and subsequent emissions reduction plan for each site, we have successfully achieved our goal and verified our status.”Blackline Safety Europe’s carbon footprint was calculated in line with the Greenhouse Gas (GHG) Protocol emission scopes, which include direct emissions from the combustion of gas and other fuels, emissions resulting from the generation of electricity and other energy purchased (but generated elsewhere), and emissions made by third parties in connection with operational activities. Climate Change Management Standard Now, the company’s sights are set on continuing its environmental journey by working towards gaining the new ISO 14068 Climate Change Management Standard, Lacey Griffin explained. She said, “Blackline Safety understands the importance of protecting the communities in which we operate and the world as a whole, and will continue to play our part in protecting the environment and providing a sustainable future for the generations to come.” Lacey Griffin adds, “Our European operations will continue to measure our carbon footprint and identify and implement emission reduction plans, while being true to our overarching company values of driving innovation, resiliency, demonstrating leadership, going the extra mile, and empowering people.”