Electrical events in data centers can be catastrophic, resulting in loss of life, OSHA investigations, protracted legal proceedings and millions in costs. Today’s data center owners and operators need to ensure the safety of personnel, facilities and equipment while simultaneously maintaining 24/7/365 availability of mission critical systems. Data center operators must implement products, systems and policies to minimize employee risk. This begins with embracing a culture of safety and understanding and observing the standards—such as NFPA 70 edition 2002, NFPA 70E edition 2000, IEEE Standard edition 1584-2002 and OSHA 29 Code of Federal Regulations—for facilities that allow employees to work on electrical equipment. As such, operators must ensure that employees observe safe working practices, have the right PPE equipment for the tasks at hand, use informative equipment warning labels and understand and observe safe working areas.

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