Data centers concentrate specific technical risks: high and low voltage electrical hazards, fire hazards (inertial systems), extreme thermal conditions, noise pollution, and chemical risks related to refrigerants. This white paper guides HSE managers and operators in controlling the risks specific to these critical infrastructures.
Subject
What are the specific risks in a data center (electrical, fire, thermal, chemical)? How can these risks be assessed and integrated into the Single Risk Assessment Document (DUERP)? What are the specific regulatory obligations (ICPE, electrical authorizations, prevention plan)? Which provisions of the NF EN 50600 standard apply to operation and safety? This white paper provides a methodological framework for operators and HSE teams.
Key points to remember
- Priority electrical risk: H0V/B0/BR/BC electrical qualifications required depending on the work performed
- Inerting extinguishing agents (FM-200, Novec 1230, CO2): evacuation plan and specific training are mandatory before any intervention in the machine room
- ICPE classification according to installed power: declaration (≥ 1 MW), registration (≥ 10 MW), authorization (≥ 100 MW)
- NF EN 50600 standard: European reference for the design, operation and security of data center infrastructures