As we continue to highlight the influential people behind the Data Center Safety Council in our Steering Committee, next up is Octavais Walton, MBA, ENV SP with founding member Vantage Data Centers. Octavais speaks to the importance of a collaborative approach to upholding and establishing safety standards. Each member brings their own unique perspective, building a stronger collective action together. Read more below on his insights. #datacentersafetycouncil #datacenter #safetyprofessionals #EHS #healthandsafety #datacentre #HSE
Data Center Safety Council
IT System Data Services
Creating a collaborative forum as an industry group to improve data center operations worker safety.
About us
Data Center Safety Council provides a unified approach towards ensuring safety and wellbeing of personnel in operating data centers. The industry has seen a period of rapid growth adding urgency to the need for standardization of best practices, knowledge sharing and collaboration, and defining resources for training and development. This industry group will provide advocacy for aligning health and safety regulations and addressing operational health and safety challenges in a consistent approach. The vision is to create a forum where health and safety professionals work collaboratively as an industry group to improve data center worker safety wholistically. Together we will address common issues and seek long-term solutions for the benefit and safety of data center workers.
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www.datacentersafetycouncil.org
External link for Data Center Safety Council
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- IT System Data Services
- Company size
- 11-50 employees
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- Partnership
Employees at Data Center Safety Council
Updates
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Our Steering Committee members were hosted at Salesforce in Chicago to lay the groundwork for our 2025 Strategic Planning. These industry leaders are steering us towards impactful opportunities to drive momentum and enhance safety in data center work environments. Stay tuned for exciting developments as we embark on new initiatives in 2025! Our founding members include: EdgeCore Digital Infrastructure , Oracle, Salesforce, STACK Infrastructure, Vantage Data Centers, Yondr Group, and new member Digital Realty. #DataCenterSafetyCouncil #datacenter #datacentre #EHS #HSE #healthandsafety #safetyatwork #datacenteroperations
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Check out an update on our latest work with this article on electrical safety training: https://hubs.la/Q02S2jl30 The operation of data centers involves complex electrical and mechanical activities, which pose various safety risks. Specifically, electrical hazards in data centers are significant due to the high concentration of electrical equipment and the need for an uninterrupted power supply. One of the key gaps in implementing safety protocols is the lack of a unified approach and accepted baseline safety training for data center operational workers. Read more to see how the DCSC has come together to address these industry gaps and challenges. #datacentersafetycouncil #datacenter #datacentre #datacenteroperations #electricalsafety #safetytraining
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We are excited to officially announce founding member Oracle! Read more in the press release link: https://lnkd.in/g6at3ZSe #datacentersafetycouncil #DCSC #datacenter #datacentre #safetyprofessionals #EHS #datacenteroperations #safetyatwork
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Last week, SKANWEAR® hosted a highly successful conference dedicated to electrical safety in data centers. With 250 people attending representing hyperscalers, colocation providers, general contractors, and electrical providers, the conference fostered an engaging dialogue on the complexities of safety in this rapidly expanding sector. Read the full article: https://lnkd.in/gM8QfKuV Thanks to Angus Long for the opportunity to sponsor this event, and Peylina Chu for the insights in our article below including our steering committee members who presented in the conference, Donna Lynch, CSP with STACK Infrastructure, and Ron Gantt with Yondr Group. #datacentersafetycouncil #DCSC #datacenter #datacenteroperations #safetyatwork #electricalsafety #EHS
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We are excited to officially announce new member Digital Realty! Read more in the press release link: https://lnkd.in/ghftFhJw #datacentersafetycouncil #DCSC #datacenter #datacentre #safetyprofessionals #EHS #datacenteroperations #safetyatwork
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We are busy during Day Two of the SKANWEAR®Electrical Safety Data Center Conference as Sponsors of the event! Check out more with our steering committee members here including Donna Lynch, CSP with STACK Infrastructure, Ron Gantt with Yondr Group, Sarah Kasper with EdgeCore Digital Infrastructure , Tyler Baker with Digital Realty, Aury Armentrout with Vantage Data Centers and Peylina Chu with Antea Group USA. #datacentersafetycouncil #DCSC #datecenter #datacenteroperatoins #safetyprofessionals #electricalsafety #savinglives
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Thanks to Angus Long and the SKANWEAR® team for a great first day packed with insights and fantastic speakers!
As Day One of the Global Electrical Safety Conference in Data Centers wrapped up, Peylina Chu concluded with an introduction to the Data Center Safety Council. The evening ended with attendees unwinding over drinks and meaningful conversations. The day was filled with valuable knowledge, breakthroughs, and actionable ideas to improve electrical safety. A huge thank you to our incredible speakers for sharing their expertise and driving progress toward #savinglives. Get ready for Day Two of GESC—it’s going to be just as impactful! #GESC2024 #savinglives #datacenter
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With our sponsorship of the Electrical Safety in Data Center Conference September 11-12, Peylina Chu, DCSC Lead Facilitator, will be presenting a session about the Data Center Safety Council at the end of the first day. Throughout the conference watch for more of our members included in sessions: Aury Armentrout with Vantage Data Centers, Ron Gantt with Yondr Group, Donna Lynch, CSP with STACK Infrastructure, and Tyler Baker with Digital Realty. You can find the full event agenda here: https://lnkd.in/eHXDBJXH Watch for more insights to come following the conference! #datacentersafetycouncil #datacenter #datacentre #HSE #EHS #safetyprofessionals #datacenteroperations #electricalsafety
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Exciting news - we will be exhibiting at the Electrical Safety in Data Centers Conference next week in Leesburg, VA! Along with sponsoring, we have several members speaking. Watch for more details and if you are attending find us there. The conference sessions will focus on the latest electrical safety regulations, best practices, and technologies to keep your workplace safe. We look forward to contributing to the discussion to advance safety for workers in data center operations. Digital Realty, STACK Infrastructure, Vantage Data Centers, Yondr Group, Antea Group USA #datacentersafetycouncil #datacenter #datacentre #datacenteroperations #safetyprofessionals #EHS #HSE #safetyatwork
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