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Blackline Safety Corp. (TSX: BLN) (“Blackline” or “Blackline Safety”), a global leader in connected safety technology, today announced it has partnered with Access Technology Group, a Dutch innovator in digital shutdowns and turnarounds, to integrate Blackline’s G7 EXO portable area gas monitors with Access Technology’s VISICS Digital Confi ned Space Monitoring system.


“Blackline Safety has over 1,000 customers around the world and through this partnership we are now able to link our equipment and live stream gas readings to the VISICS platform to support the new best practices of confi ned space monitoring and deliver even more value to our customers,” said Brendon Cook, Chief Partnership Offi cer, Blackline Safety.


Confi ned spaces are challenging working environments. Identifying the hazards involved then taking proactive steps to prevent them and minimise risks is paramount. Minimising risks starts with knowing who’s inside a confi ned space, for how long, and monitoring the atmospheric conditions within it.


The VISICS system takes information from workers’ badges and communication devices to manage and monitor their entries into confi ned spaces. Live camera feeds both inside and outside the space enable remote teams to centrally monitor each confi ned space and all activities inside and out.


Now, through the integration of Blackline’s G7 EXO area gas monitors into the solution, the equipment can communicate directly with the VISICS network streaming gas readings sampled from within a confi ned safety to add another layer of proactive safety monitoring and protection during turnaround and shutdowns.


“Integrating with Blackline Safety is a wonderful opportunity for VISICS as it allows us to offer Blackline’s top-of-the-line technology while maintaining the same familiar look and feel for VISICS operators,” said Rene Slegers, CEO of Access Technology Group.


“Blackline Safety has a loyal client base which we are now happily able to serve during confi ned space monitoring work,” Slegers added. “By combining the right people with the best equipment, such as Blackline’s, VISICS helps protect CSE personnel from the risks and hazards associated with confi ned space work, 24/7.”


VISICS is the market leader in digital confi ned space monitoring, providing services to the most well-known industrial energy clients in over 15 countries through direct business and well-developed local partnerships. Blackline Safety worked with Access Technology Group and its North American distribution partner, InfoSignal, to develop an EXO hard-wired data interface to deliver real-time gas readings into the VISICS network. The technology was then trialled at several customer worksites to ensure a seamless integration.


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How Connected Safety Proactively Reduces Risk to Oil and Gas Facilities and Workers Connecting lone and remote workers.


A frequent scenario in the oil and gas industry is working alone or in remote areas. This is especially true in upstream and midstream operations, where workers may travel to various locations throughout a shift, but it’s also the case in large downstream facilities where workers can be out of sight (and sound) from their peers. The types of hazards lone and remote workers face are diverse, including accidents while traveling, toxic or explosive gas exposures, health events, falls, inclement weather and even dangers from wildlife.


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At every point in the oil and gas production supply chain, from the extraction of raw materials to transportation and storage, to refi ning and distribution processes, oil and gas operations require accurate, real-time monitoring of safety conditions. This immediate visibility can protect workers, facilities, and equipment from damage ensuring every worker gets home safe and sound at the end of the day.


With the advent of digital transformation and IoT, connected safety solutions have up-levelled programmes from reactive compliance to proactive incident prevention, reducing risks to facilities and people alike.


What is a connected safety solution?


Connected safety solutions are comprised of a network of cloud-connected devices, including area monitors and personal wearable devices that, when coupled with an online dashboard, provide full visibility into the safety of facilities and workers. The data streamed from those devices deliver powerful reporting capabilities to a manager’s fi ngertips, such as real-time compliance status (always able to ensure bump and calibrations are completed for the entire fl eet of devices), but also that the devices are charged, turned on and actively being used throughout a shift. This information can be viewed from anywhere in real-time without the need to wait until after a device is docked to receive the data. Further data analysis can also identify and predict potential hazards so corrective action can be taken before they become an incident.


How do connected safety solutions reduce risks to facilities and workers?


The easiest way to explain connected safety is to provide examples from the fi eld. Here are examples of common risks in the oil and gas industry and how connected safety solutions can reduce them.


A connected safety solution uses wearable devices with sensors and functionality to automatically detect falls, lack of movement, and missed check-ins, any of which could indicate that a worker needs assistance. Lone workers can also activate SOS alerts to immediately connect them to safety monitoring personnel in the event of an incident requiring assistance. If exposure to toxic or fl ammable gases is a potential risk during their workday, lone worker devices are fl exible and can be (re)confi gured to include single- or multi-gas detection capabilities. Real-time awareness of their people provides relief to safety team leaders knowing that someone is monitoring their people on an ongoing, uninterrupted basis should the worst occur.


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The fatality rate in the Oil & Gas industry is seven times greater than the rate amongst US workers in general - 25.1 / 100,000 / year. (CDC) Continuous, real-time gas monitoring.


Because connected safety solutions continuously monitor gas levels in real-time, they can identify potentially hazardous levels before they become an incident and cause damage to facilities, equipment—and harm the workers that operate them.


A great example of continuous monitoring is confi ned space entries (CSE) which pose elevated risk because hazardous gases can quickly concentrate to dangerous levels or displace oxygen in poorly ventilated spaces.


Using connected safety devices, such as Blackline Safety’s G7 EXO Area Monitor or G7c Multi-gas Pump Detector ensures these areas are safe for workers before they enter and alerts them to evacuate if gas levels exceed safe thresholds. And with an extended battery life of 100+ days, the EXO allows for extended CSEs without needing to re-permit.


Continuous monitoring makes it possible to identify gas leaks preventing potentially catastrophic incidents. For example, 24/7 area gas monitoring can detect if a piece of equipment is gradually releasing more vapors into an area, indicating a need for repair or replacement. Because they are always connected, the gas readings can be viewed in real-time via the Blackline Live online dashboard.


Continuous monitoring needs to be considered in situations where a worker is in a space where atmospheric conditions have the potential to change.


Streamlining evacuation management.


Flammable gases released from storage tanks, production equipment, surface equipment and other sources across work sites, present a signifi cant risk of fi re and explosion. In addition to explosive gases, there are several toxic gases in oil and gas production, such as hydrogen sulfi de, that can leak and quickly lead to the need for an evacuation. In the event an emergency at a facility does happen, connected safety solutions also streamline reactive responses.


Continuous monitoring alerts safety personnel to sudden increases in the levels of hazardous gases, enabling quick evacuation of workers from affected areas, as well as ensuring no worker is left behind. During an evacuation, team leads can account for the location of every person wearing a connected safety device in real-time to ensure they safely reach muster points. Since worker locations can be seen on the Blackline Live portal, assistance can be sent directly to anyone that doesn’t safely evacuate, rather than doing manual headcounts and sending out search parties for anyone missing, saving critical seconds. Additionally, because connected devices capture a variety of data, rescue crews can determine the response needed whether it be a fall, no-motion or exposure to high levels of gas where SCBA equipment may be required.


Predicting safety risks through data analytics.


Unrecognised risks can exist in a facility or worksite location that can cause worker safety incidents or signifi cant equipment damage resulting in unexpected downtime and costs. Connected safety solutions coupled with advanced analytics can identify hazards before they harm workers or damage equipment. The ability to detect patterns through connected device readings allows safety managers and operators to take proactive steps.


For example, fall detection alerts in the same location may indicate a slippery surface from oil and grease, and if reports show it’s only seasonal, it may be due to an icy patch. Taking proactive measures by cleaning or de-icing to protect from serious falls keeps operations running smoothly and workers on the job.


On a larger scale, since all gas reading data is collected and streamed to the cloud, data analytics from connected devices can be used to indicate facility areas with potential risk. Gas levels below the threshold for alarms typically go unnoticed until an incident occurs. Reporting on these exposures gives operators the ability to proactively fi x leaks or faulty equipment. Preventative maintenance can mitigate a potentially major rescue and repair event.


Conclusion


At every stage of oil and gas production—upstream, midstream, and downstream—connected safety solutions are an effective way to proactively prevent safety incidents from occurring to protect both workers and the facility, and to respond quickly to hazardous situations when they do arise.


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