Blackline launches connected wearable G8

Executive Summary

• Blackline Safety Corp. has officially introduced the G8, a new connected safety wearable device designed to consolidate gas detection, lone worker protection, and communication into a single rugged unit.
• The G8 represents a significant platform evolution from the previous G7 line, featuring advanced dual-band GNSS/GPS, real-time cloud connectivity via Blackline Live, and multiple communication methods including push-to-talk, emergency voice calling, and text messaging.
• The company is currently accepting orders for the G8, with initial shipments scheduled to begin in February 2026.

Key Details

• Product Capabilities:
  • Gas Detection: Fully featured connected gas detector with swappable cartridges covering 20-plus gases.
  • Lone Worker Protection: Monitors for falls, no motion, health events, physical assaults, getting trapped, or stranded.
  • Positioning: Dual-band GNSS/GPS (L1/L5) providing faster time to first fix and location accuracy within one meter.
  • Software Integration: Access to ZoneAware geofencing in Blackline Live for site zone definition, worker tracking, and muster drills.
• Communication Features:
  • Push-to-Talk: Worldwide radio functionality for crew communication across sites and regions.
  • Emergency Voice Calling: Direct connection to live monitoring agents upon alert trigger.
  • Text Messaging: Support for preset/custom messages and mass notifications for evacuations or severe weather.
  • Audio Hardware: Internal full-range speaker (up to 1 watt) and optional remote speaker microphone (up to 1.5 watts) for clear audio in noisy environments.
• Hardware Specifications:
  • Durability: Rugged, IP-67 rating designed for demanding industrial environments.
  • Display: 64-colour backlit reflective active-matrix TFT LCD with nearly 77,000 pixels, approximately double the size of the G7 display.
  • Connectivity: NFC TagAssign for instant device assignment.
  • Lighting: 35-lumen easy-access flashlight.
• Platform & Future-Proofing:
  • Functions as a connected platform integrating with HR management, field service, and hot-permitting applications.
  • Receives automatic firmware updates to support emerging technologies, including AI-driven insights.
  • Protected by more than a dozen patents with additional patents pending.
• Commercial Availability:
  • Orders are being accepted immediately.
  • First shipments are expected in February 2026.
  • Upcoming events include a LinkedIn Live on Feb. 2 and a product webinar on Feb. 25.