Blackline Safety Corp., a pioneer in connected safety technology, has announced that its new EXO 8 area monitor — the world’s only direct-to-cloud portable area monitor capable of detecting up to eight gases plus gamma radiation — has earned four major awards.
These include the internationally renowned Red Dot Design Award and three 2025 Occupational Health & Safety (OH&S) Industrial Hygiene Awards.
EXO 8’s in industrial safety
OH&S Industrial Hygiene Awards recognize special product triumphs that improve workplace safety
These honors spotlight EXO 8’s leadership in industrial safety innovation, user-centered design, and real-world impact. The Red Dot Design Awards, a globally recognized symbol of excellence in product design, recognized EXO 8 for combining advanced functionality with intuitive design based on real feedback from industrial users.
The OH&S Industrial Hygiene Awards recognize outstanding product achievements that improve workplace safety through superior industrial hygiene.
Blackline received awards in the categories of Emergency Preparedness & Response, Gas & Vapor Detection, and IoT – Connected Devices.
Blackline Safety's commitment
"Winning four industry awards for EXO 8 is a testament to Blackline Safety's commitment to driving innovation in connected safety technology," said Cody Slater, CEO and Chair, Blackline Safety.
He adds, "This recognition not only highlights the value we're bringing to safety professionals worldwide but also reinforces our commitment to redefining what's possible in proactive safety management. We are incredibly proud to see EXO 8 recognized as the gold standard for protecting people and communities in the most challenging environments."
Valuable for fire and hazmat teams
Launched in September 2024, EXO 8 is now shipping with gamma radiation detection
Launched in September 2024, EXO 8 is now shipping with gamma radiation detection. This new gamma capability is particularly valuable for fire and hazmat teams who face a fatal injury rate three times higher than average workers.
“Gamma radiation is in a lot more places than people think — like traffic collisions, fires, warehouse fires, industrial accidents — so these types of emergencies are a multi-threat environment,” said Bobby Salvesen, Co-Founder and CEO, The Haz Mat Guys.
Bobby Salvesen adds, “EXO 8 can help because it’s able to pick up both chemical hazards and radiological threats in one device, and fast detection gives us faster actions.”
Key features of EXO 8
Key features of EXO 8 include up to 100 days of battery life, drop-and-go setup, and seamless connectivity via cellular or satellite networks. A modular sensor system allows teams to adapt quickly to changing environments.
EXO 8 has already secured major contracts, including a recent $1.6 million order from Total Safety for its rental fleet. Adoption has also surged in fire-hazmat sectors, where Blackline has seen 175% customer growth in the past year. Blackline previously won Red Dot Awards in 2017 for its G7 multi-gas detector, and in 2023 for its G6 single-gas detector.
