The most connected safety wearable ever made

Blackline Safety has announced G8, the next evolution of worksite safety and the most connected wearable the company has ever built.

Designed from the ground up as a true platform, G8 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 to keep safety and operations leaders informed.

“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.”

G8 builds on the proven foundation of Blackline’s G7 line, while introducing breakthrough capabilities that set a new standard for connected safety and productivity.

At its core, G8 is a fully featured, connected gas detector with a rugged, IP-67 rating that’s built to meet the most demanding industrial environments. 

But G8 also goes further, consolidating several critical tools into one intrinsically safe device, so workers no longer need to carry and manage multiple devices. Plus, real-time cloud connectivity so teams get the field data they need to respond faster and keep operations running smoothly. 

Safety and situational awareness are enhanced through advanced gas detection with swappable cartridges that cover more than 20 gases, along with comprehensive lone worker protection that monitors falls, lack of motion, health events, physical assaults, and situations where a worker may become trapped or stranded. Dual-band GNSS/GPS (L1/L5) enables faster time-to-first-fix and delivers location accuracy within one meter, providing reliable positioning even in challenging environments where GPS alone often struggles. In addition, access to ZoneAware™ geofencing in Blackline Live allows organisations to define site zones, see who is where, identify bottlenecks, and accelerate muster drills.

There are three ways to communicate in emergencies or for everyday productivity, all supported by enhanced speaker and microphone technology. Push-to-Talk provides loud, clear, worldwide radio functionality, allowing crews to communicate across sites, regions, or even countries. Emergency voice calling connects workers directly with a live monitoring agent when an alert is triggered, recognising that nothing replaces a real person in a critical situation. Text messaging enables the sending of pre-set or custom messages and the receipt of mass notifications for evacuations, severe weather, and other events. Communication is further strengthened by an internal full-range speaker delivering up to 1W of audio power for loud, clear alerts and voice communication with low distortion, even in noisy industrial environments, with an optional remote speaker microphone offering up to 1.5W output to extend sound capability even further.

Visibility and usability are improved through a 64-colour backlit display that is approximately double the size of Blackline’s G7 display. A reflective active-matrix TFT LCD with nearly 77,000 pixels enhances at-a-glance visibility of alerts and device status without draining battery life. NFC TagAssign™ enables instant device assignment with a single tap for faster shift starts, while a 35-lumen, easy-access flashlight provides reliable visibility in low-light or confined spaces. 

Every G8 streams live data 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.

Unlike traditional gas detectors, G8 functions as a connected platform that’s built to be able to integrate with the rest of the digital worksite. It’s future-ready to plug into other digital platforms that organisations use today, from human resource management systems (HRMS) to field service management tools to hot-permitting applications and more, helping eliminate manual workflows and remove barriers to getting work done. And because G8 receives automatic firmware updates, it will continue to evolve with new capabilities, expanded integrations, and emerging technologies like AI-driven insights.

“We’re talking about a platform built to grow with you,” said Phil Benson, VP, Product, Blackline Safety. “As worksites become more connected, automated and data-driven, G8 has the flexibility to meet tomorrow’s needs, not just today’s. It lays the foundation for future capabilities like AI integrations, expanded calling features, and predictive analytics that will continue to raise the bar for connected work for years to come.”

G8 is protected by more than a dozen patents with additional patents pending.

Blackline is taking orders, with first shipments expected in February 2026. Customers can learn more about G8 and some events, including a LinkedIn Live on February 2 and a product webinar on February 25.