Blackline Safety Unveils New Software Upgrades at National Safety Congress & Expo 2025

CALGARY, Canada--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Sep 10, 2025--

Blackline Safety Corp. (TSX: BLN), a global leader in connected safety technology, is unveiling new software enhancements at the 2025 National Safety Council (NSC) Safety Congress & Expo in Denver, Colorado, Sept. 12-18, 2025.

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Blackline is rolling out significant updates to its cloud-based safety platform, Blackline Live. Highlights include upgraded bulk management tools that automate manual tasks, a refreshed loner mobile app that extends protection to lower risk workers, and all-new geofencing capabilities that help organizations strengthen compliance and efficiency.

“From software innovation to hardware breakthroughs, we’re delivering on our promise to get every worker home safe,” said Cody Slater, CEO and Chair of Blackline Safety. “NSC marks the start of an exciting season of announcements for Blackline.”

Attendees are invited to preview these enhancements at booth #1506 at NSC:

Updates to automate and scale operations:

Updates to streamline compliance:

Updates to improve worker protection:

ZoneAware™ Geofencing

Blackline will also introduce ZoneAware, a powerful new geofencing capability that enables safety teams to monitor and manage contractors and employees or devices within preset areas. Developed in direct response to customer demand, ZoneAware elevates real-time visibility, helping organizations optimize resources, track time spent in specific zones (including high-risk areas), and see how quickly employees get to muster points — which together strengthen compliance, emergency preparedness, and efficiency.

Along with previewing these software enhancements, NSC attendees can hear from Blackline Business Development Director Yves Carrier. Yves will present at the Safety Huddle on how organizations can leverage safety data and AI to make proactive, data-driven decisions that strengthen compliance and reduce risk.

Building on EXO 8 Traction

Last year at NSC, we introduced the EXO 8 area monitor, and over the last 12 months we’ve expanded the platform with new configurations, including gamma radiation protection. The number of Blackline fire-hazmat customers grew 175% from April 2024 to April 2025, with thousands of users now using EXO 8 across North America, Europe, the Middle East, Australia and New Zealand.

EXO 8 has also earned seven major industry awards, including the prestigious Red Dot Design Award, the Préventica Paris Innovation Award, two OH&S Industrial Hygiene Awards, and most recently two OH&S New Product of the Year Awards.

“With EXO 8’s gamma detection, it’s even more valuable for hazmat teams, offering broader protection and the ability to use it in public safety scenarios,” said Chris Johnson, Deputy Chief, Westchester County Department of Emergency Services.

Looking Ahead

Following NSC, Blackline will demonstrate product innovations at upcoming international events, including A+A in Düsseldorf (Nov. 4-7) and ADIPEC in Abu Dhabi (Nov. 3-6).

About Blackline Safety: Blackline Safety is a technology leader driving innovation in the industrial workforce through IoT (Internet of Things). With connected safety devices and predictive analytics, Blackline enables companies to drive towards zero safety incidents and improved operational performance. Blackline provides wearable devices, personal and area gas monitoring, cloud-connected software and data analytics to meet demanding safety challenges and enhance overall productivity for organizations with customers in more than 75 countries. Armed with cellular and satellite connectivity, Blackline provides a lifeline to tens of thousands of people, having reported over 286 billion data-points and initiated over eight million emergency alerts. For more information, visit BlacklineSafety.com and connect with us on Facebook, X (formerly Twitter), LinkedIn and Instagram.

Blackline Safety Blackline is rolling out significant updates to its cloud-based safety platform, Blackline Live, to help organizations strengthen compliance and efficiency.

CARY, N.C. (AP) — Clayton Kershaw isn't done pitching just yet, agreeing Thursday to join the U.S. team for this year's World Baseball Classic.

The three-time NL Cy Young Award winner wanted to pitch for the Americans in the 2023 tournament but was prevented because of insurance issues. He had a $20 million, one-year contract with the Los Angeles Dodgers at the time.

“I was too broken for the insurance to cover my arm and everything,” Kershaw said on MLB Network, “so now that it doesn't matter I get to go and be a part of this group.”

A left-hander who turns 38 two days after the March 17 championship game, Kershaw announced last September that he was retiring at the end of the season, his 18th in a stellar career for the Dodgers. He won his third World Series title and finished 223-96 with a 2.53 ERA and 3,052 strikeouts.

“I just want to be the insurance policy,” Kershaw said. “If anybody needs a breather or if they need me to pitch back-to-back-to-back or if they don’t need me to pitch at all, I’m just there to be there. I just want to be a part of this group.”

Later Thursday, new Chicago Cubs third baseman Alex Bregman announced he will join the U.S. team.

When Kershaw received a call from U.S. manager Mark DeRosa, he thought he was being invited as a coach.

“I didn't have a whole lot of interest in picking up a baseball again," Kershaw said. “I started throwing 10, 12 days ago and it doesn’t feel terrible, so I think I’ll be OK.”

Kershaw joins a U.S. pitching staff that includes right-handers David Bednar, Clay Holmes, Griffin Jax, Nolan McLean, Mason Miller, Joe Ryan, Paul Skenes and Logan Webb along with left-handers Tarik Skubal and Gabe Speier.

The American roster also includes catchers Cal Raleigh and Will Smith; infielders Ernie Clement, Gunnar Henderson, Brice Turang and Bobby Witt Jr.; outfielders Byron Buxton, Corbin Carroll, Pete Crow-Armstrong and Aaron Judge; and designated hitter Kyle Schwarber.

The U.S., which lost the 2023 championship game to Japan, opens March 6 against Brazil at Houston, part of a group that also includes Britain, Italy and Mexico.

Shohei Ohtani struck out then-Los Angeles Angels teammate Mike Trout to end Japan's 3-2 win in the 2023 championship. Kershaw doesn't anticipate facing Ohtani, his teammate for the Dodgers' World Series titles in 2024 and 2025.

“I think something will have gone terribly wrong if I have to pitch against team Japan in the finals or something. I think we got plenty of guys to get that guy out and not me,” Kershaw said. “But if that happens, I'll be nervous. I'll be nervous at this point.”

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FILE - Los Angeles Dodgers pitcher Clayton Kershaw celebrates the end of the top of the 12th inning against the Toronto Blue Jays in Game 3 of baseball's World Series, Monday, Oct. 27, 2025, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Brynn Anderson, File)