Oil and gas contractors and industrial field teams will be able to seamlessly sync with the Occupational Safety and Health Administration's recordkeeping workflows, thanks to a new mobile-first platform launched by safety documentation software provider, BasinCheck 

The platform ensures custom made templates for audits, job safety analyses and inspections, along with OSHA 300 and 300A log generation from manager-confirmed incident records. There is photo documentation, PDF export capabilities and a full audit trail with timestamps and user attribution. 

Users will no longer have to depend on paper checklists and spreadsheet-based tracking as digital audits, corrective action management, and incident documentation can be accessed with just a tap. 

Safety inspections can be completed on phones, and the crew can determine the next move for failed checklist items from automatically generated solutions. A centralised dashboard helps safety managers to easily track the stages of progress, and hold accountable the person involved in ensuring work delivery. The system can function offline as well in case its a remote site with no cellular service.

"I started BasinCheck because small and mid-size contractors needed serious safety documentation tools, but everything available was either built for enterprise or was just glorified spreadsheet software," said Jacob Szyszka, founder and CEO of BasinCheck.

As the GCC market for thermal image fire detection grows in sectors ranging from refining to data centres, two of Teledyne FLIR's thermal imaging cameras have received UL 2684 listing, providing fire engineers, insurers and asset owners across the GCC with an independently evaluated benchmark for thermal image fire detection

Teledyne FLIR's A40 and A70 (Axx-Series) thermal imaging cameras are listed as thermal image fire detectors under ANSI/CAN/UL 2684, the joint US/Canadian standard for video and thermal image detectors used in fire alarm systems. This gives Gulf projects an NFPA-aligned benchmark for thermal image fire detection, as the UL 2684 listing complements the 2025 edition of NFPA 72, the National Fire Alarm and Signaling Code, which introduced a dedicated category for thermal image fire detection.

How does this help the GCC?

For the GCC, where many fire protection frameworks draw upon NFPA codes and UL-listed equipment is already part of established project review, this makes it easier to evaluate and specify thermal image fire detection solutions within critical infrastructure projects.

UL 2684 sets out defined requirements for fire testing, environmental and electrical performance, and durability, providing stakeholders with equipment that has been independently tested against a published standard by an accredited laboratory.

Thermal image fire detection has a range of applications in the Gulf markets, given the infrastructure being built and operated throughout the region, as it enables the detection of anomalies in temperature before smoke and fire appears, allowing for early intervention to prevent fire breaking out and thereby promoting a more proactive safety management approach.

Thermal image fire detection is increasingly valuable in petrochemical and refining facilities, where friction heating or equipment degradation can develop long before ignition. The same advantage applies to utilities and electrical infrastructure, battery energy storage systems, data centres, rooftop and utility-scale solar, manufacturing facilities, logistics hubs and other industrial assets where an abnormal temperature rise often represents the earliest indication of an emerging risk.

How does thermal image fire detection compare with traditional fire detection?

Traditional fire detection technologies respond to the products of combustion, such as smoke, flame, or heat reaching a detector. By that stage, the fire process has already begun.

A thermal image fire detector works at an earlier stage, measuring the temperature of the asset itself before smoke is generated. Unlike conventional thermal cameras used primarily for visualisation, a calibrated thermal image fire detector continuously measures temperature across every pixel in the scene.

By identifying thermal anomalies at an earlier stage, organisations can address developing issues through planned maintenance rather than emergency response. A loose electrical connection can be tightened, a battery module isolated, or a failing component replaced before operations are disrupted, thus reducing downtime, avoiding potential costs and contributing to plant reliability and business continuity.

As well as operational benefits, thermal monitoring can also support broader risk management and asset-protection strategies, as insurers, risk consultants, and infrastructure owners increasingly seek solutions supported by independently validated standards.

Teledyne FLIR's Axx-Series cameras combine thermal detection with integrated visible imaging to help operators verify alarm conditions quickly. Analytics are processed directly on the camera, reducing dependence on external servers while enabling rapid response. When alarm conditions are met, the cameras initiate fire alarm events through compatible fire alarm control systems.

Designed for line-of-sight monitoring of high-value assets, thermal image fire detection is intended to complement conventional fire detection technologies as part of a comprehensive fire protection strategy.

"Safety has always been at the heart of what we do, and in fire protection, safety runs on standards. A fire starts as heat, not smoke, and our cameras detect that heat before there is smoke or flame. The question we get in this region is not whether thermal detection works. It is what the device is listed to, and how that fits the code the authority is working from. Until now there was no listing to point to. That has changed," said Matthew Hasty, global vertical director for Science, Automation, and Early Fire Detection at Teledyne FLIR.

Materials science company Arclin showcased its latest personal protection solutions at the National Safety Council (NSC) Safety Congress & Expo 2026, held from 14-16 September at the Indiana Convention Center in Indianapolis

At booth #4103, the company presented personal protection technologies incorporating Nomex and Kevlar, highlighting solutions designed to address workplace exposure to heat, flame, arc flash and cut hazards.

Arclin’s participation marked its return to the NSC event and provided an opportunity to highlight developments across its Nomex and Kevlar portfolios. The company said the brands build on nearly 60 years of experience in personal protection, with solutions focused on protection and durability for workers and manufacturers.

"Protecting people in demanding environments requires us to continually look for ways to improve how materials perform when workers need them most," said Trey Roy, Arclin's North American Market Leader for Personal Protection.

"Nomex and Kevlar have protected workers for generations, and at Arclin, we're building on that foundation with new technologies designed to address the evolving needs of today's workforce. Returning to NSC is an opportunity to connect with the safety community and demonstrate how we're continuing to advance personal protection."

Among the solutions showcased was Nomex Xtreme Arc (NXA), a next-generation flame-resistant fabric designed for utility and electrical applications. The material is designed to help protect workers against arc flash and flash fire hazards.

Arclin also highlighted ArmorCell technology, which forms insulating air pockets when exposed to heat. According to the company, the technology helps slow heat transfer and reduce burn severity.

The company’s Nomex personal protection portfolio includes materials designed to help protect against heat, flame and arc flash across demanding industrial environments. Its Kevlar solutions use high-performance fibre technology in protective equipment and apparel to address cut and other workplace hazards while supporting durable protection.

During the Expo, Arclin’s team discussed its personal protection portfolio, developments in flame-resistant and cut protection, evolving workplace safety requirements and applications across utilities, manufacturing, construction, aerospace and petrochemical operations.