Description

OCTC is excited to announce a free upcoming webinar on the new heat stress standard from the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA). OCTC member company VigiLife will discuss the new standard and evaluate the effectiveness of various heat mitigation strategies. 

Join us for a webinar that will explore the often-overlooked costs of occupational heat stress, its impact on workers and the bottom line, and the implications of the proposed federal OSHA standard. Through a PESTLE analysis and real-world case studies, he will evaluate the effectiveness of various heat mitigation strategies, including advancements from organizations like the DoD. Join this engaging, educational discussion on managing heat risks to empower productivity & efficiency, certify responsibility & sustainability, and ensure the safety & potential of your organization’s most important (and vulnerable) asset: ITS PEOPLE.

Speaker Bio

Zachary “Zach” Kiehl is the CEO and principal engineer of VigiLife, a connected health and safety technology company dedicated to protecting and enriching the lives of individuals at risk through innovative solutions. VigiLife’s SafeGuard platform integrates wearable sensors, contextual analytics, and user-friendly software to enable real-time safety monitoring and risk prevention. Developed through years of rigorous R&D in collaboration with organizations such as the U.S. Department of Defense, Department of Homeland Security, and Fortune 500 companies, SafeGuard has proven effective in diverse applications, including confined space operations, industrial hygiene (e.g., heat stress management), and emergency response.