Conference Day Two
Wednesday, December 3, 2025
8:00 am Coffee & Networking
8:30 am Chair’s Opening Remarks
Ensuring Operational Readiness Without Compromising Workforce Safety
8:40 am Panel: Mitigating Risks During Electrical Startup & Commissioning to Reduce Arc Flash Incidents
Synopsis
- Establishing pre-energization inspection and cleaning protocols to remove foreign objects and debris and reduce installation errors during first-time equipment startup
- Holding pre-energization briefings to align teams on PPE requirements, exclusion zones and sequencing of startup for optimal energization oversight
- Implementing an emergency response procedure for arc flashes and electrical fires to be prepared when incidents do occur
9:20 am Building EHS into the Commissioning Process to Clearly Articulate Expectations & Requirements
Synopsis
- Embedding EHS requirements into commissioning specifications to ensure safety risks are identified and controlled early
- Partnering with commissioning teams to incorporate hazard assessments, safety checks and compliance audits throughout each commissioning stage
- Exploring the tools and software that can help drive a more collaborative and iterative commissioning process that aligns with EHS requirements
10:00 am Morning Refreshements
Preventing High-Risk Incidents & Environmental Hazards
10:30 am Session Reserved for Cority
10:40 am Study: Balancing Safety & Efficiency During Pressure Testing to Avoid Explosions or Leaks
Synopsis
- Establishing consistent pressure testing protocols to align safety expectations across owners and contractors
- Educating field teams on the dangers of low-pressure systems and high-risk fittings to reduce incidents from unexpected, stored energy
- Prioritizing water-based pressure testing over air to lower risk of explosions from compressed air
11:20 am Session Reserved for Roman Stone
11:30 am Audience Discussion: Understanding How Advancements in Liquid Cooling & New Energy Solutions Are Going to Change Data Center EHS
Synopsis
- Preparing EHS programs for emerging power generation technologies by understanding their unique regulatory and safety impacts
- Addressing new battery hazards like energy storage risks, leaks and proper handling protocols to prevent serious injury and environmental incidents
- Evaluating liquid cooling advancements to understand best practices for managing water systems near electrical equipment
12:10 pm Lunch
1:10 pm Ensuring Safer Handling, Storage & Cleanup of Chemicals & Fuel to Mitigate Environmental Concerns & Risk of Exposure
Synopsis
- Educating project teams on what’s being used, where it’s stored and how to safely respond to leaks or exposures
- Ensuring proper containment strategies, including secondary containment, grounding procedures during fuelling and routine inspection of storage systems
- Understanding how to select and deploy appropriate cleanup by matching spill response tools and procedures to the specific hazard and working environment
Improving Compliance Through Shared EHS Responsibility
1:50 pm Speed Learning Audience Roundtables
Synopsis
This session will divide attendees into focused groups to share insights and address role-specific challenges in EHS across Construction, Commissioning and Operations. Build a clearer understanding of EHS in the project stage most applicable to you and drive collective solutions for reducing risk, strengthening compliance and improving safety performance throughout the data center lifecycle.