Principal EHS Consultant Dave Haver recently represented Shirley Parsons at the SESHA 2025 Fall Mini-Conference in Albany, NY, where he was invited to present on one of the industry’s most critical emerging topics – the challenges of managing high voltage and amperage in data centers.
Dave co-presented alongside Steve Trammell, Managing Principal at Padre Consulting Services, leading a technical session titled “Challenges of High Voltage and Amperage in Data Center Server Racks.”
Their session explored how the rapid rise of AI, high-performance computing, and cloud infrastructure is reshaping the electrical and safety landscape of modern data centers.
Building on industry insight.
Dave’s invitation to speak followed the success of a Shirley Parsons-hosted webinar earlier this year, where he shared practical guidance on Managing Safety in Operational Data Centers.
The strong response from that session highlighted both his and Shirley Parsons’ ability to translate complex safety challenges into clear, real-world strategies – a theme he continued at SESHA.
Reflecting on the opportunity, Dave said:
“What the industry is starting to experience in terms of higher voltages and higher amperages, especially in data centers, made this a timely and important discussion.”
Drawing on decades of work supporting high-performance engineering and technology environments, Dave offered a thoughtful perspective on balancing innovation, safety, and compliance as data centers evolve toward higher power densities.
Key takeaways from SESHA 2025.
As data centers adapt to rising energy demands, safety and design considerations must evolve in parallel. Dave and Steve’s session highlighted several essential focus areas for EHS and engineering professionals:
- Safety Risks and Mitigation Strategies: Understanding how high-voltage systems increase exposure to arc flash and thermal hazards and implementing engineering controls, PPE, and preventive maintenance programs to reduce risk.
- Infrastructure and Design: Exploring how rack-level PDUs, cabling, and cooling systems must adapt to manage higher electrical loads safely while maintaining uptime and efficiency.
- Workforce Readiness: Reviewing NFPA 70E, IEEE standards, and emerging best practices that reinforce a culture of safety and preparedness.
“It’s always rewarding to sit down with like-minded professionals who are genuinely interested in improving how we work. You walk away not just reaffirming what you know but learning something new that makes you better at what you do.”
Representing Shirley Parsons’ expertise in action.
Dave’s participation at SESHA reflects Shirley Parsons’ continued commitment to advancing EHS leadership in high-risk, high-performance industries. Through consulting partnerships, workforce development, and knowledge-sharing, we help organizations build safer, smarter, and more sustainable operations.
“As technology advances, so must our approach to electrical safety. It’s about ensuring that performance and protection evolve together.”
Dale Goss, Director of Consulting (Americas) says:
“We’re proud to have Dave representing Shirley Parsons on this stage. His insight and dedication to safety excellence exemplify our mission to make workplaces safer and more effective across the globe.”
To learn more about data center safety or to discuss how Shirley Parsons can support your EHS strategy, get in touch with Dave at dave.haver@shirleyparsons.com.
If you missed it, watch our webinar, Managing Safety in Operational Data Centers here.
