Blackline Safety, a global leader in safety technology, marked its 20th anniversary at its Calgary headquarters with a showcase of its cutting-edge innovations that are advancing Alberta’s high-tech manufacturing industry and redefining workplace safety worldwide.
As part of the celebration, Blackline Safety CEO and Chair Cody Slater announced a $20,000 donation to Threads of Life, a Canadian non-profit that supports families affected by workplace fatalities, life-altering injuries, and occupational diseases.
“Blackline is driven by our mission to ensure every worker has the confidence to do their job and return home safely at the end of each day,” said Slater. “Supporting Threads of Life was a natural choice to mark our 20th anniversary—they provide vital support to families whose loved ones tragically didn’t make it home safe.”
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The donation, made in partnership with the Slutker Foundation, was accepted by Jolene Gust, a Threads of Life volunteer whose father was electrocuted in a Saskatchewan potash mine when she was 16. Now a health and safety professional, Gust emphasized the role of leadership in fostering a culture of workplace safety.
“When it comes to health and safety, change must come from the top down,” she said. “Foster an environment where employees can fail safely.”
Blackline Safety has built its reputation by revolutionizing an industry that had seen little change in decades. Its connected safety wearables help protect workers from hazards such as toxic gas exposure, falls, and working in remote locations. With 2,200 customers in 75 countries, the Calgary-based company is one of the fastest-growing players in the safety technology and gas detection industries.
A recent partnership with the Alberta Machine Intelligence Institute (Amii) is advancing Blackline’s use of artificial intelligence to enhance workplace risk management. The company’s Safety Operations Center (SOC)—now celebrating its 10th year—monitors and protects workers 24/7 across the globe.
According to the International Labor Organization, workplace incidents claim 6,000 lives per day worldwide. Additionally, an estimated 53 million people—or 15-20% of the global workforce—are lone workers, with nearly half reporting they feel unsafe at work.
Blackline aims to change these numbers. “Our commitment to innovation is about more than technology—it’s about saving lives,” said Slater.
Employing 400 Calgarians, Blackline Safety continues to develop and manufacture all its products in-house, reinforcing Calgary’s position as a hub for high-tech manufacturing. As the company looks ahead, its focus remains clear: ensuring that every worker makes it home safely.
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