Blackline Safety launches new connected gas detector

Blackline Safety has launched G8, a new connected gas detector with a rugged, IP-67 rating designed to meet the most demanding industrial environments

Building on the company's G7 line, the new detector combines advanced gas detection, lone worker protection, and radio-quality communication in one rugged device that connects workers to each other, to their safety teams, and to the broader digital worksite — with real-time data streamed to the cloud.

The detector features swappable cartridges covering more than 20 gases, dual-band GNSS/GPS (L1/L5), delivering more reliable positioning in challenging environments, and access to ZoneAware geofencing in Blackline Live.

Offering enhanced speaker and mic technology it enables loud, clear worldwide radio functionality so crews can talk across sites, regions, or even countries; emergency voice calling – connecting workers directly with a live monitoring agent when an alert is triggered; text messaging and mass notifications; an internal full-range speaker delivering up to 1W of audio power, and optional RSM with up to 1.5W output to extend sound capability even further.

A 64-colour backlit display and 35-lumen, easy-access flashlight offer reliable visibility in low-light or confined spaces.

Live data is streamed from the device to Blackline’s data and analytics platform—Blackline Live—via the cloud. This gives safety leaders real-time visibility into worker status, gas readings, and site conditions, and it gives operations teams actionable insights to prevent incidents, reduce delays, and keep projects moving.

G8 is future-ready to plug into other digital platforms from human resource management systems (HRMS) to field service management tools to hot-permitting applications and more. It will continue to evolve with new capabilities, expanded integrations, and emerging technologies like AI-driven insights.

“G8 gives workers access to the tools and information they need to confidently get the job done and get home safe,” said Cody Slater, CEO and chair, Blackline Safety. “By unifying gas detection, real-time monitoring, and communication in one connected device, we’re delivering more than incremental improvement. We’re giving every worker a direct line to the people, data, systems and support they need to make faster, safer decisions.”