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# VigiLife

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## Posts
- [VigiLife Expands Work with U.S. Department of the Interior with Contract to Support Wildland Firefighter Exposure Monitoring](https://vigilife.com/wildland-firefighter-exposure-monitoring/): VigiLife has entered into a contract with the U.S. Department of the Interior to expand wildland firefighter exposure monitoring and evaluate how SafeGuard® can support secure, centralized collection of physiological and environmental data during field operations.
- [New Research Shows Garmin Smartwatch Can Support Heat Stress Monitoring in Construction Workers](https://vigilife.com/new-research-shows-garmin-smartwatch-can-support-heat-stress-monitoring-in-construction-workers/): Construction, utilities, manufacturing, mining, oil and gas, agriculture, transportation, warehousing, and other industries with significant heat exposure can benefit from heat stress monitoring programs.
- [VigiLife Welcomes Neal Howard to Accelerate Workforce Resilience Growth](https://vigilife.com/vigilife-workforce-resilience-neal-howard/): VigiLife welcomes Neal Howard, a 13-year enterprise SaaS veteran with cybersecurity and data privacy expertise, to help organizations build safer, more resilient workforces with connected workforce intelligence technology.
- [Burnout Prevention Technology: How to Spot Worker Strain Earlier](https://vigilife.com/burnout-prevention-technology/): Can technology help prevent burnout? Explore how SafeGuard supports earlier visibility into worker strain, recovery, and environmental stress without claiming to diagnose burnout.
- [What Better Burnout Solutions Need](https://vigilife.com/what-better-burnout-solutions-need/): Heart rate variability is often discussed as a stress metric, but what can it really tell us about burnout? Here’s what the research says about HRV, chronic workplace stress, recovery, and the role of wearables.
- [Burnout, Wearables, and HRV: What the Research Recommends ](https://vigilife.com/hrv-burnout-wearables-research/): Heart rate variability is often discussed as a stress metric, but what can it really tell us about burnout? Here’s what the research says about HRV, chronic workplace stress, recovery, and the role of wearables.
- [VigiLife Supports Rockefeller-Backed Heat Protection Efforts in Latin America with Worker Heat Monitoring Technology](https://vigilife.com/worker-heat-monitoring-technology-vigilife-latin-america/): VigiLife supports new worker heat protection efforts in El Salvador and Brazil with SafeGuard®, a platform built for real-time physiological and environmental monitoring in the field.
- [SafeGuard Now Offers Safety Software for Multilingual Teams in Spanish and Portuguese](https://vigilife.com/safety-software-for-multilingual-teams/): That is why SafeGuard now offers safety software for multilingual teams with support for Spanish and Portuguese, with more languages coming soon
- [The Best Books (and More) of 2025](https://vigilife.com/leadership-reading-list-2025-zach-kiehl/):  
- [SafeGuard Mobile Accessibility Update](https://vigilife.com/safeguard-mobile-accessibility-update/): We’ve officially completed a Voluntary Product Accessibility Template (VPAT) assessment for SafeGuard mobile based on WCAG 2.1 AA and WCAG 2.2 AA criteria. Our assessment reflects a strong accessibility foundation with no critical blockers, consistent screen-reader support, high-contrast UI design, and full compatibility with large-text accessibility settings.
- [Heat Stress Monitoring Devices & Cooling Strategies for Frontline Workers ](https://vigilife.com/heat-stress-monitoring-and-cooling-strategies-for-frontline-workers-2/): Protecting workers from the heat means more than passing out water bottles. It requires real-time, personalized insight and targeted cooling strategies for frontline workers. 
- [VigiLife named finalist in Garmin’s Most Innovative Solutions Awards](https://vigilife.com/vigilife-named-finalist-in-garmins-most-innovative-solutions-awards/): VigiLife has been named a finalist in Garmin’s 2024 Most Innovative Solutions Awards — the only company based in the United States to make it to the finalist stage. The event showcases groundbreaking solutions that combine Garmin’s wearable technology within health and wellness programs, with the aim of generating lasting long-term benefits.
- [VigiLife Wins ‘World Changing Ideas’ Award](https://vigilife.com/vigilife-wins-world-changing-ideas-award/): VigiLife is proud to be named a winner in Fast Company’s 2024 World Changing Ideas Awards based on our work with Rogers-O’Brien Construction, a Dallas-based general contractor that adopted SafeGuard to protect its team of nearly 100 construction workers from dangerously high temperatures.
- [Is Your Team Ready for OSHA Heat Stress Inspections?](https://vigilife.com/is-your-team-ready-for-osha-heat-stress-inspections/): The OSHA Heat Stress NEP is a comprehensive program aimed at reducing the risks associated with heat stress in workplaces across various industries that may be at risk. Through this program, OSHA inspectors can monitor the efforts of employers to comply with safety regulations and protect their workers from heat-related hazards.
- [How to Use the Apple Watch for Safety at Work](https://vigilife.com/how-to-use-the-apple-watch-for-safety-at-work/): Whether it’s working outdoors, in confined spaces, or as a first responder, some jobs are inherently dangerous, and an accident could have life-threatening consequences. Did you know that it's estimated that 7,500 people die every day due to their occupation? About 15% are from short-term accidents. Even worse, about 85% of occupational long-term illness and injuries occur from chronic exposure to stressors like noise, chemicals, and heat.
- [Heat Stress: A Poem by ChatGPT](https://vigilife.com/heat-stress-a-poem-by-chatgpt/): And now for something completely different...
- [Enhancing Senior Care with Artificial Intelligence](https://vigilife.com/enhancing-senior-care-with-artificial-intelligence/): Right now, there are more than 56 million seniors (aged 65+) living in the U.S. This number is expected to continue growing as the baby boomer generation ages into older adulthood. By 2030, an estimated 73.1 million will be aged 65 or older. By 2050, this number will hit 85.7 million and seniors will account for roughly 22% of the overall U.S. population.
- [VigiLife Announces Partnership with greenTEG for Advanced Core Body Temperature Monitoring](https://vigilife.com/vigilife-announces-partnership-with-greenteg-for-advanced-core-body-temperature-monitoring/): One of the major challenges faced by workers is heat-related stress, as it can impact vigilance, concentration, decision making, and the execution of physical skills. That's why VigiLife is partnering with Swiss company greenTEG to integrate their CORE sensing platform (based on the CALERA® solution) into our SafeGuard® application.
- [10 Tips for Coping with Holiday Stress](https://vigilife.com/10-tips-for-coping-with-holiday-stress/): 'Tis the season to be stressed out! Sure, the holidays are time for family and cheer, but many people find this time of year brings about as much stress as it does joy. According to this recent study from the American Psychiatric Association:
- [3 Common Holiday Injuries (and How to Avoid Them)](https://vigilife.com/3-common-holiday-injuries-and-how-to-avoid-them/): It’s the most wonderful time of the year. Unfortunately, it’s also that time of year when hospitals see a sharp uptick in holiday-related accidents. According to the Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), an estimated 15,000 people end up in the emergency room every year due to decorating-related injuries. And fire departments nationwide respond to an average of 200 Christmas tree fires.
- [Boeing/NASA Starliner Program Will Use SafeGuard for 2023 Mission](https://vigilife.com/boeing-nasa-starliner-program-will-use-safeguard-for-2023-mission/): Back in November, VigiLife CEO Zachary Kiehl announced that VigiLife would be a subcontractor for the Boeing/NASA Starliner program. The Starliner’s first manned mission is currently scheduled for April 2023. Boeing and NASA are looking to VigiLife's SafeGuard platform to provide real-time health and safety monitoring of the landing and recovery team.
- [VigiLife Teams Up with Aptima to Develop New Sensor for SMARTWATCH Project](https://vigilife.com/vigilife-teams-up-with-aptima-to-develop-new-sensor-for-smartwatch-project/): Last year, VigiLife began partnering with Purdue University, University of Notre Dame, and Aptima, Inc. to design new sensors for the Nano-Bio Materials Consortium (NBMC). These sensors, which are capable of monitoring a diverse array of environmental chemical threats, are being developed as a part of NBMC's Sensor-based Monitoring and Assessment via Remote Telemetry and Wearables for Augmentation of Tactical Care and Health (SMARTWATCH) Project.
- [How To Use Safety Technology to Negotiate Your Organization’s Insurance Premiums](https://vigilife.com/how-to-use-safety-technology-to-negotiate-your-organizations-insurance-premiums/): VigiLife spoke with him in a previous article, and connected again to discuss how organizations can leverage safety technology and data to not only improve worker safety but negotiate insurance premiums.
- [3 Technology Trends in Law Enforcement](https://vigilife.com/3-technology-trends-in-law-enforcement/): Technology marches onward. Innovations that once resided firmly in the realm of science fiction are now being used to revolutionize crime fighting. Here are three tech trends that are currently on the rise in law enforcement.
- [How Can the Apple Watch (and Other Smartwatches) Be Used for Health and Safety?](https://vigilife.com/how-can-the-apple-watch-and-other-smartwatches-be-used-for-health-and-safety/): Today's smartwatches are designed with a focus on personal health and safety. Apple Watch has long led the charge, but competitors like Samsung, Garmin, and Fitbit have been quick to embrace the trend and drive the technology with their own innovations.
- [The Dangers of Working in Confined Spaces](https://vigilife.com/the-dangers-of-working-in-confined-spaces/): Confined spaces have long posed a physical and environmental risk to industrial workers. But what are "confined spaces" exactly? What are the risks associated with working in them? And what can you do to ensure your team stays safe?
- [How Occupational Safety Leaders Secure Consistent Budget](https://vigilife.com/how-occupational-safety-leaders-secure-consistent-budget/): Budget forecasting fluctuates year-to-year and even quarter-to-quarter. Your department may have previously received the requested finances, but that doesn’t mean it always will act on them. This is especially true if you’re skipping some of the crucial steps to building trust and showing impact within your company.
- [A Timeline of Workplace Safety in the U.S.](https://vigilife.com/a-timeline-of-workplace-safety-in-the-u-s/): Picture above: In honor of OSHA's Safe+Sound Week (August 15-21), we thought it might be interesting to take a brief look at the history of workplace safety in the United States.
- [The Dangers of Heat Stress in the Workplace](https://vigilife.com/the-dangers-of-heat-stress-in-the-workplace/): As the summer wears on, the dangers posed by heat stress continue to mount for those exposed to extreme heat or working in hot environments. But what exactly *is* heat stress? What kinds of risks does it bring? And what can you to keep your team safe?
- [The Most In-Demand Health Technology for Warfighters, Astronauts, and First Responders](https://vigilife.com/the-most-in-demand-health-technology-for-warfighters-astronauts-and-first-responders/): What do military warfighters, astronauts, and first responders have in common?
- [Remote Healthcare and the Internet of Medical Things](https://vigilife.com/remote-healthcare-and-the-internet-of-medical-things/): The IoMT age is ripe with opportunities for remote healthcare, but general trust in cloud data and security is still evolving. The technology has come a long way and will continue to improve in the years ahead as investment and funding increase.
- [Smart Fabric and the Next Generation of Wearables](https://vigilife.com/smart-fabric-and-the-next-generation-of-wearables/): Over the couple of decades, we've witnessed the evolution of wearables from a gimmick straight out of science fiction into a practical technology embraced by the mainstream. From fitness to healthcare to worker safety, more and more people are turning to wearables to provide real-time physiological data. In fact, Cisco Systems recently predicted that the number of wearable devices connected to networks will likely top a billion (with a b) by the end of 2022.
- [3 Different Use Cases for Predictive Personal Health and Safety Monitoring](https://vigilife.com/3-different-use-cases-for-predictive-personal-health-and-safety-monitoring/): Wearables and IoT (Internet of Things) show promise when it comes to providing actionable health and safety data, but organizations and teams have struggled to get the most benefit from this technology. This is because multiple devices or management tools may not integrate with other branded products, making it difficult to provide a comprehensive view of risk and prevention.
- [VigiLife Successfully Pilots SafeGuard™ with Indiana University Women’s Varsity Rowing Team](https://vigilife.com/vigilife-successfully-pilots-safeguard-with-indiana-university-womens-varsity-rowing-team/): Early last year, VigiLife received an investment from IU Ventures and became a part of the IU Angel Network portfolio. This working relationship with IU recently came full circle when the coaching staff for the women’s varsity rowing team began looking for real-time physiological, performance, and safety data on their 65 athletes during practices and meets. Coach Stephen Peterson, OLY, and his staff decided to go with VigiLife's SafeGuard because it provides the data they need, even in cases where wi-fi and cellular coverage are limited. SafeGuard also gives them the potential to capture additional data, such as the force output of the oars or the speed of the boat.
- [5 Fitness & Wellness Tech Trends for 2022](https://vigilife.com/5-fitness-wellness-tech-trends-for-2022/): There’s no doubt the pandemic has had a dramatic impact on the fitness and wellness industry over the past few years as many people have been reluctant to hit the gym (or even leave their houses). As a result, 2020 and 2021 saw a massive surge in at-home exercise solutions. However, as things gradually return to some semblance of normal, we’re seeing more and more trends aimed at folks who are excited about getting out in the open air again.
- [How to Address Privacy Concerns Around Health and Safety Monitoring](https://vigilife.com/how-to-address-privacy-concerns-around-health-and-safety-monitoring/): You’ve finally identified an occupational safety technology that you, other health and safety managers, and leadership are excited to procure, but are you are also concerned about workers’ negative perceptions around the intrusiveness of real-time health and safety monitoring.
- [VigiLife Participates in U.S. Navy Advanced Technology Program](https://vigilife.com/vigilife-participates-in-u-s-navy-advanced-technology-program/): In mid-2021, VigiLife was part of a Naval Sea Systems Command (NAVSEA) program focused on port and maritime security. The program, titled ANTX-Coastal Trident based at Naval Surface Warfare Center (NSWC), seeks to advance the state of the art in countering threats and sustaining the global operations of the U.S. Navy. Program leaders brought in VigiLife as part of a multi-event effort to evaluate technical capabilities from many vendors to address operational gaps. 
- [8 Innovations Occupational Safety Technology Needs to Save More Lives](https://vigilife.com/8-innovations-occupational-safety-technology-needs-to-save-more-lives/): It happened. Management at the work site called with the news.
- [Customer Story: Implementing SafeGuard with our First Major Client](https://vigilife.com/customer-story-implementing-safeguard-with-our-first-major-client/): Every year, fatalities from work-related accidents and illnesses account for about 5% of global deaths, totaling nearly 3 million people. National news outlets regularly report on these workplace incidents. As alarming as they are, each of these has a backstory that is varied and complex. However, one thing they have in common is the follow-on question of –“How could this be prevented?”
- [A New Class of Wearables](https://vigilife.com/a-new-class-of-wearables/): ZDNet published an article in April featuring VigiLife's sensors and software technology offering, SafeGuard. Called “a new class of worker wearables”, it outlines our approach to intelligent monitoring and worker safety describing it as a combination of environmental, human, and locational data from the worker, analyzed in the cloud, and providing real-time detection and alerting through the SafeGuard software platform.
- [VigiLife Origin Story](https://vigilife.com/vigilife-origin-story/): The launch of VigiLife has been an exciting time for our team here as we spin out of Aptima. Aptima, Inc. is a human-centered engineering company with a rich history of delivering intelligent systems requiring military-grade quality and performance. In the past five years, we’ve been working on government-funded contracts to develop technology for multiple aspects of a “confined spaces monitoring system”.

## Pages
- [Heat Stress](https://vigilife.com/heat-stress/): Heat kills. It can also make work harder. That’s why it’s critical to track key worker and environmental data to ensure heat isn’t posing a serious threat. 
- [Cost of Heat Stress](https://vigilife.com/cost-of-heat-stress/): Using SafeGuard’s wearable heat stress solution can protect your team and strengthen your bottom line at the same time.
- [Privacy Deep Dive](https://vigilife.com/privacy-pledge/): At VigiLife, we believe that privacy is a fundamental right. We are dedicated to protecting your data and providing you with transparency and control over your information.
- [Security Deep Dive](https://vigilife.com/security/): VigiLife employs a comprehensive, multi-layered approach to security, protecting your data from all potential threats.
- [VigiLife Shield](https://vigilife.com/shield/): With its significantly reduced size and weight — approximately 50% less than the next leading industrial-grade wearable sensor — VigiLife Shield Pro is designed for enhanced user acceptance and all-day wearability.
- [Privacy & Security](https://vigilife.com/privacy-security/): Protecting Your Data, Powering Your Safety
- [End User License Agreement](https://vigilife.com/eula/): Keeping the tech safe
- [Privacy – OLD](https://vigilife.com/privacy/): Keeping Everyone Safe
- [Terms of Use](https://vigilife.com/terms-of-use/): Keeping all parties safe
- [Careers](https://vigilife.com/careers/): Want to work with us?
- [Latest News](https://vigilife.com/latest-news/): Stay up to date
- [Case Studies](https://vigilife.com/case-studies/): Our technology in action
- [Use Case – Military](https://vigilife.com/military/): Elevate defense and security with VigiLife’s intelligent guardian technology, SafeGuard®.
- [Use Case – Operations](https://vigilife.com/operations/): Transform operations with VigiLife's intelligent guardian technology, SafeGuard®.
- [Use Case – Worker Safety](https://vigilife.com/worker-safety/): Prioritize worker safety with VigiLife's intelligent guardian technology, SafeGuard®.
- [Use Case – Physical Performance](https://vigilife.com/physical-performance/): Unlock peak physical performance with VigiLife's intelligent guardian technology, SafeGuard®.
- [Use Case – Wellness](https://vigilife.com/wellness/): Empower health and wellness with VigiLife’s intelligent guardian technology, SafeGuard®.
- [Compatible Devices](https://vigilife.com/compatible-devices/): SafeGuard provides you and your team the flexibility to decide what technology is best for you. SafeGuard-compatible devices range from the Apple Watch to Garmin smart watches to state-of-the art environmental sensors to meet your health, safety, and performance awareness needs.
- [FAQs](https://vigilife.com/faqs/): having trouble getting started?
- [Contact](https://vigilife.com/contact/): Interested to Learn More?
- [Team](https://vigilife.com/team/): We are dedicated to reducing risk and providing powerful predictive insights to elevate safety and wellness.
- [About](https://vigilife.com/about/): Learn more about VigiLife and our real-time worker safety platform, SafeGuard®.
- [SafeGuard Technology](https://vigilife.com/safeguard-technology/): Technology that provides secure real-time alerts and remote data viewing to help protect you, your team, colleagues, or loved ones.​
- [Use Case – Healthcare Workforce](https://vigilife.com/healthcare/): Revolutionize patient care with real-time health monitoring with SafeGuard®.
- [Getting Started](https://vigilife.com/getting-started/): Download our app or join on the web to get started.
- [Home](https://vigilife.com/): Real-time safety technology designed to improve awareness, speed response times, and support workforce wellbeing.
- [Privacy Policy](https://vigilife.com/privacy-policy/): Keeping You Safe

## Applications
- [Human Performance Optimization](https://vigilife.com/application/human-performance-optimization/)
- [Fitness Assessment & Training](https://vigilife.com/application/fitness-assessment-training/)
- [Lone Exercising](https://vigilife.com/application/lone-exercising/)
- [Safety at Practice](https://vigilife.com/application/safety-at-practice/)
- [Assisted & Independent Living](https://vigilife.com/application/assisted-independent-living/)
- [Acute Care](https://vigilife.com/application/acute-care/)
- [Physical Therapy & Rehab](https://vigilife.com/application/physical-therapy-rehab/)
- [Occupational Health](https://vigilife.com/application/occupational-health/)
- [Staff Safety & Wellness](https://vigilife.com/application/staff-safety-wellness/)
- [Home Monitoring](https://vigilife.com/application/home-monitoring/)
- [Radiation Detection](https://vigilife.com/application/radiation-detection/)
- [Asset Monitoring](https://vigilife.com/application/asset-monitoring/)
- [Stress & Fatigue Management](https://vigilife.com/application/stress-fatigue-management/)
- [Lone Worker Awareness](https://vigilife.com/application/lone-worker-awareness/)
- [Training & Pipeline Management](https://vigilife.com/application/training-pipeline-management/)
- [Noise Exposure](https://vigilife.com/application/noise-exposure/)
- [Gas Detection](https://vigilife.com/application/gas-detection/)
- [Emergency Response](https://vigilife.com/application/emergency-response/)
- [Confined Space](https://vigilife.com/application/confined-space/)
- [Intelligent Scheduling](https://vigilife.com/application/intelligent-scheduling/)
- [Industrial Hygiene](https://vigilife.com/application/industrial-hygiene/)
- [Heat Stress](https://vigilife.com/application/heat-stress/)

## Case Studies
- [Integrated Mining Safety and Productivity](https://vigilife.com/case-study/integrated-mining-safety-and-productivity/)
- [Labor Efficiency and Heat Safety In Construction](https://vigilife.com/case-study/rogers-obrien-labor-efficiency-and-heat-safety-in-construction/)
- [Modernized Industrial Hygiene for Proactive Health and Safety](https://vigilife.com/case-study/modernized-industrial-hygiene-for-proactive-health-safety/)

## Use Cases
- [Health Organization](https://vigilife.com/use-case/health-organization/)
- [Military](https://vigilife.com/use-case/military/)
- [Worker Safety](https://vigilife.com/use-case/worker-safety/)

## Categories
- [Uncategorized](https://vigilife.com/category/uncategorized/)
- [VigiLife News](https://vigilife.com/category/vigilife-news/)