Old Batteries, New Risks: Rethinking EHS Strategy in the Age of Sustainable Data Centers
Time: 11:30 am
day: Day 1
Details:
- Uncover the hidden safety and maintenance challenges of legacy battery systems in data centers and why companies often overlook this critical risk area
- Explore the transition to lithium-ion batteries, including the EHS trade-offs, potential incident risks, and how safety teams can demonstrate value beyond reactive response
- Navigate retrofitting and sustainability trends, from integrating renewables like wind and solar to support the shift toward fully sustainable data centers, to waste management of old batteries
- Exploring the shift in OSHA’s mindset from suggestions to requirement and how to address them Integrating technology to aid in awareness and adoption
