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
Create a forum where health and safety professionals work collaboratively as an industry group to improve safety holistically.
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 unite data center owners, operators, and partners in advancing holistic health and safety from design through operations─collaborating to share knowledge, address common risks, and develop practical, long-term solutions with vendors and suppliers that protect and promote the well-being of all data center workers.
Our collective action will benefit 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.
“Drawing on the power of collaboration, DCSC creates a space for organizations to share expertise, learn from one another, and collectively raise the bar for safety across the data center industry.”
— Tracy Taszarek
Antea Group USA Senior Consultant and DCSC Steering Committee Executive Director
“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