Customized Klick Fast solution for connected lone worker monitor and personal gas detector
Blackline Safety, a technology leader in personal and area gas monitoring, has partnered with Peter Jones to introduce the Klick Fast System to its G7 Personal Safety Wearable. By allowing the device to be worn more flexibly and securely on work clothing and harnesses, the G7 has made significant inroads into market sectors where the safe wearing of devices is essential.
Blackline Safety’s G7 is a robust, configurable and intelligent safety device that easily converts from a lone worker monitor to a personal gas detection device with single gas, multi-gas and multi-gas pump options.
Despite its rugged, modular design and configurability, the G7 offered only a simple metal alligator clip for attachment to either workers’ breast pockets or belts. Blackline recognized the need for a simple, versatile and reliable solution that could be integrated into workwear, overalls, harnesses or even mounted on equipment and vehicles. The Klick Fast Carrying System allows the G7 to do just that, ensuring that it can be used and carried in any environment and in the way it is intended. For example, as a gas detector, workers should wear it in the breathing zone and securely. This isn’t always possible with a rudimentary metal clip.
Once a device has a Klick Fast Connector on the back, it can utilize the entire ecosystem of Peter Jones Klick Fast Docks, which have been developed over many years to meet the demanding requirements of industrial and public safety professionals. Used around the world, the Klick Fast system is trusted to provide secure attachment. The unique polymer formula, developed by Peter Jones in conjunction with Cardiff University, means that the system can be used again and again and is guaranteed for at least 50,000 uses.
An important feature is its ease of use, which ensures that users can easily adapt and work with the system. In addition, the system’s versatility and customizability, along with a wide range of accessories, means that it integrates seamlessly with Blackline’s networked security solutions.
explained Simon Rich, sales director at Blackline Safety Europe
To enable the G7 Personal Gas Detector to be attached to Peter Jones’ range of Klick Fast Docks and harnesses, Blackline Safety’s product team worked with Peter Jones’ design team to develop a bespoke Klick Fast Connector that would fit perfectly into the back of the G7. The Peter Jones team worked within the parameters of the G7’s existing geometry to ensure that it would be simple and efficient for them to manufacture and for Blackline Safety and their customers to retrofit to the unit.
The 3D prototype samples offered by Peter Jones at various stages of development enabled us to select exactly the right solution for our equipment. The whole design process was smooth and streamlined, with our specific requirements being met at every stage.
Simon Rich, Blackline Safety Europe.
Over the past few years, the Klick Fast-enabled G7 has been successfully worn by some of the UK’s largest water and wastewater companies, often in conjunction with Peter Jones’ Shoulder Harness, Chest Harness, Klick Fast Garment Tag Dock, Klick Fast Screw-to-Fit Dock and Klick Fast Arm Band. All of these Klick Fast docking solutions allow workers to securely attach the G7 Personal Gas Detector to their garment and in the critical breathing zone. Once docked, workers can rotate the G7 to any of 7 preferred positions for easy access to the push-to-talk button and to ensure all warning lights are visible.
The Klick Fast system has been instrumental in solving the challenge of carrying equipment in a simple and safe manner. This solution has not only been well received by customers in the biogas and water/wastewater industries – where Blackline now protects over 10,000 workers in more than half of the UK’s water authorities – it has also opened doors for us by providing an effective and efficient way to ensure workers are protected.
Simon Rich, Blackline Safety Europe.