Strengthening Safety in Europe’s Gas Infrastructure

REGAS designs and supports gas compression, metering and regulation systems for utilities across Italy and Europe. Their field technicians often work alone in environments connected to methane, biomethane and hydrogen infrastructure, including REMI cabins, biomethane plants, refuelling stations and control areas that can be remote or rarely staffed.

Before implementing Blackline Safety, REGAS managed worker safety through internal procedures, training programs and traditional portable gas detectors. While effective for identifying exposure to gas emissions, these tools could not actively monitor a worker’s condition in real-time, provide dedicated lone worker protection features (like person-down detection, fall alerts, missed check-ins), or call for assistance in the event of an emergency.

For higher-risk activities, REGAS often relied on a two-person team approach to ensure mutual supervision during operations. While this improved safety, it also increased organizational complexity and was not always the most efficient solution.

Operating in one of Europe’s most highly regulated industries, REGAS needed a connected safety solution that could strengthen lone worker protection while supporting workplace safety and compliance requirements under Italy’s Legislative Decree 81/2008.

After conducting an in-depth market analysis of available safety technologies, REGAS selected Blackline Safety and worked with distributor Top Service to deploy 23 cloud-connected G7 Multi-Gas wearable devices equipped with O₂ and LEL sensors for its field technicians.

The devices and connected Blackline Live monitoring platform provide:

• Real-time alerts direct to monitoring teams so incidents (like high gas exposure, falls, no motion, missed check-ins, emergency SOS) are seen the moment they happen.
• Precise location technology, for faster incident response.
• Direct voice communication between the worker's device and monitoring personnel.
• Automated reports to support compliance management, understand trends, and take corrective action.
• Lightweight, wearable design that doesn’t interfere with worker comfort or productivity.

REGAS integrated the devices into its formal safety procedures through a structured rollout that prepared both field and office teams for effective adoption. The rollout included:

• Training sessions for field technicians on device usage and emergency functions.
• Instruction on lone worker safety protocols.
• Training for office staff on Blackline Live software to oversee device status and worker safety.

Since partnering with Blackline Safety, REGAS has strengthened its safety culture and improved confidence among employees working in the field.

The most significant benefit has been the ability to respond more quickly to potential emergencies, increasing employees’ sense of security when working alone or in remote environments.

Connected monitoring and automated alerts have also helped REGAS strengthen its prevention system and meet strict compliance requirements by improving visibility into worker status and emergency situations in real time.

Employee feedback on the G7 Multi-Gas devices has been positive, with staff highlighting the solution's:

• Reliability
• Comfort and ease of use
• Comprehensive training and support platform.