Vigilant Technologies
A safety and data analytics provider that helps companies eliminate paper processes, increase productivity, and reduce injuries before they happen.
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Vigilant Technologies (VIT), the entity associated with vitinitiative.com, operated as a specialized technology firm focused on workplace safety and injury prevention before its acquisition. The company was founded by Andy Chan and developed a feedback-driven solution to mitigate musculoskeletal (MSK) injuries. The core of its offering was a wearable device, designed to be worn on a shirt collar, that provided haptic feedback to the user to correct posture and prevent movements likely to cause injury.
This hardware was complemented by educational modules specifically tailored to different job functions, creating a comprehensive system for behavior modification in physical work environments. The company demonstrated quantifiable success, reportedly reducing MSK injuries by 33% and unsafe behaviors by 47% among its clients. Its business model centered on implementing this technology-based service for large organizations to enhance employee safety and reduce injury-related costs.
VIT secured contracts with notable institutions and corporations, including the U.S. Department of Defense, the University of Pittsburgh Medical Center, Sheetz, and Mitsubishi Caterpillar Forklift, deploying its solution across hundreds of business locations to tens of thousands of employees.
A significant milestone in the company's history was its acquisition by SWORD Health, a virtual musculoskeletal care provider, on October 4, 2021. The acquisition integrated VIT's preventative technology into SWORD Health's broader suite of services for treating acute, chronic, and post-surgical MSK conditions, aiming to create a comprehensive care continuum from prevention to treatment.
Keywords: workplace safety, injury prevention, musculoskeletal health, wearable technology, haptic feedback, posture correction, occupational health, corporate wellness, employee safety, MSK prevention, SWORD Health, Andy Chan, physical awareness, industrial safety, safety technology, human factors, ergonomics, risk management, behavior modification, UPMC