As the industry expands, it is crucially important to create standardization, which is WHY our organization came together, based on the leadership of our founding members.
Our Vision
To unite data center operations professionals to collaboratively advance holistic health and safety from design to operations.
Together we will address common issues and seek long-term solutions with vendors and suppliers for the benefit and safety of data center workers.
Our Mission
To leverage the strength of collective action for the benefit of the industry in the following areas:
Consistency and Uniformity
By creating standardized expectations, the Data Center Safety Council can ensure that all workers across different data centers adhere to the same health and safety protocols and practices, fostering a unified approach.
Enhanced Health and Safety Performance
Standardized health and safety expectations establish a baseline for performance across all data centers, leading to a reduction in accidents, incidents, and injuries, and ultimately creating a healthier and safer working environment for all data center employees.
Risk Mitigation
Standardized expectations enable a proactive approach to identifying and mitigating health and safety risks in data centers.
Compliance with Regulations
Standardization for health and safety expectations ensures that all data center operations comply with relevant regulations and industry standards.
Efficiency and Productivity
When health and safety expectations are standardized, workers can perform their tasks more efficiently and effectively, resulting in improved productivity and operational excellence across the industry.
Industry Leadership
Establishing this Data Center Safety Council showcases industry leadership and a commitment to excellence in health and safety practices.
Continuous Improvement
The Council will serve as a platform for continuous improvement by fostering collaboration, sharing best practices, and implementing feedback mechanisms from workers.
“I’m honored to lead the Data Center Safety Council as we continue to push the boundaries of health and safety in our industry. It’s incredibly energizing to collaborate with such a high-caliber group of professionals, all committed to shaping a safer, smarter future for data centers.””
— Jennene Lyda
Antea Group USA Consultant and DCSC Steering Committee Lead Facilitator
“I am honored to lead this initiative alongside these esteemed industry peers. By working together, we can ensure that safety remains at the forefront of our rapidly evolving industry, safeguarding the well-being of all those who contribute to its success. Our mission is not just to set the standard but to continuously elevate it, ensuring a safer future for everyone involved.”
— Donna Lynch
STACK Infrastructure, Vice President, Environment, Health & Safety and DCSC Chair of the Steering Committee