Zero Harm in the Energy Transition: Expert Insights on Construction Safety for Green Energy and Hydrogen Projects

Synopsis

As the global energy sector pivots toward decarbonization, green hydrogen and renewable energy projects are emerging at unprecedented scale and speed. These projects bring new
technical interfaces, unique hazard profiles, and evolving regulatory frameworks- challenging traditional construction safety models. For Zero Harm to remain a non-negotiable standard, safety planning must adapt to meet these changing demands. Drawing on decades of senior HSE leadership across mining, oil & gas, power, and large-scale industrial projects, this session provides a Subject Matter Expert’s perspective on translating proven Zero Harm strategies into the high-hazard, high-innovation environment of green hydrogen construction.

• Adapting industrial construction HSE systems to hydrogen and renewable energy project hazards
• Integrating high-energy control (HECA) and bow-tie critical control methods into planning
• Strengthening leadership engagement and contractor alignment in multi-disciplinary project delivery
• Leveraging lessons learned from high-risk sectors to reduce hydrogen construction incident potential