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How would you react if you heard a mother’s frantic cries for help?  Matt and Steve, field technicians at Columbia Gas, had just finished a routine maintenance call when they heard the screams of a mother whose toddler was unresponsive and not breathing. Steve pulled the SOS latch on his Blackline G7 connected safety device, and the device's two-way communication connected them to an SOC agent who dispatched emergency help to their location within seconds. Read the full story here: https://lnkd.in/g_Ngyzpb 

We’re pleased to announce Robin Kooyman, CFA, MBA, as our new Chief Financial Officer (CFO).  Robin brings 15 years of global experience in finance, capital markets, and strategic leadership, having held prominent positions with Brookfield Corporation, TD Securities and RBC Capital Markets in Canada, the U.S., and the UK.  Congratulations Robin Kooyman, CFA and welcome to the Blackline Team! Read more in our announcement: https://lnkd.in/gbMsRbt8

Introducing our new safety series, Safety Moment by Blackline Safety! In every Safety Moment, you’ll get an essential safety tip, an update on industry trends, or an answer to a frequently asked question. You can then share these with your colleagues to help advance your organization’s safety culture. Subscribe now to have a Safety Moment delivered right to your inbox and be a part of shaping the future of workplace safety. https://lnkd.in/gAYTJnh6 #SafetyMoment #BlacklineSafety

I’m excited to be presenting at the UA Continuing Education and Lifelong Learning - #Alabama Governor’s Safety & Health Conference on Monday, August 26 about Building A Safer Workplace: Harnessing Connectivity to Boost Your Lone Worker Safety at 1:30 pm – 2:45 pm in Session 211. Also, come by Blackline Safety‘s booth #64 to learn more about how we can help protect your #workers!

On a cold, rainy evening in Amsterdam, Bram, a utility worker repairing streetlights, was walking home when suddenly he was faced with a stranger wielding broken glass! During the attack, he pulled the SOS latch on his G7 lone worker device.  What happened next? Find out here: https://lnkd.in/e4rGzFu8 

We had the privilege of celebrating Matt and Steve at the first Blackline Safety Impact Awards ceremony, where they received the prestigious Community Hero Award.  The Community Hero award is presented to an individual, or individuals, in recognition of their bravery and dedication to the safety of people in their community. Steve and Matt, field technicians with Columbia Gas of Ohio, had just finished a routine maintenance call. Matt was completing paperwork in the truck while Steve was cleaning their tools when suddenly they heard panicked screaming. A mother was calling for help because her child wasn’t breathing. Quickly, Steve pulled the SOS latch on his G7 connected safety device to call for help.  Read the full story of their bravery here:  https://lnkd.in/g_Ngyzpb

Save the date! 🗓 Come and listen to Blackline's VP of Software Development, Steve Van Swol, speak about our connected safety technology.

Ever wondered how to keep growing your safety culture? How small, everyday actions can make a big impact on safety? Introducing our new series, Safety Moment by Blackline Safety, launching in August. In this series, we’ll present essential safety tips you can share with your whole team to help foster and uphold a strong safety culture. Through this series, you’ll learn about safety best practices and solutions to industrial problems. You’ll also get the latest on safety trends and industry changes – and we’ll answer your frequently asked questions! Subscribe now so you don’t miss a single tip! https://lnkd.in/gFcgP688 #SafetyMoment #BlacklineSafety

We take great pride in the life-saving work we do at Blackline Safety, ensuring that workers can do their jobs safely and return home unharmed.

Matt Overcasher and Steve Manypenny, utility field technicians, were on their way home from work last summer when they heard frantic screaming from the mother of an 18-month-old struggling to breathe.  Using quick thinking, they pulled the emergency SOS latch on their cloud connected Blackline G7 device and were able to get medical help dispatched within seconds. The device’s built-in GPS location technology meant the ambulance driver knew exactly where to find them. Thanks to Matt and Steve’s heroic actions, the child got the help they needed and made a full recovery. Yesterday, we presented these two incredible NiSource employees with the first Blackline Safety Community Hero Award! 🏆 Our devices protect over 165,000 workers worldwide, but stories like this show that the protection extends to people and communities the workers serve. Join us in celebrating these exceptional individuals for their bravery and for looking out for others in their community! Read the press release here: https://lnkd.in/gykPaiyv