The Real Risk: Psychosocial Hazards and the Future of Workplace Safety
In this episode of MY GRC POV, Monica Reagor talks with Dr. I. David Daniels — safety expert and author of Psychosocial Hazards Are Real — about the hidden risks that shape how people feel and behave at work. From psychological safety to inclusive leadership, this conversation explores why psychosocial hazards must be part of the future of workplace safety.
Dr. I. David Daniels
Podcaster/Speaker/Consultant/Thought Leader/Author
Dr. I. David Daniels is an occupational health and safety professional, former public safety executive, thought leader, and Founder/CEO of ID2 Solutions, LLC, a boutique occupational safety consultancy.
He has hosted the Psych Health and Safety USA podcast since 2022 and is the author of a new book, Psychosocial Hazards Are Real, which examines the seminal safety issue of our time: psychological
health and safety.
Dr. Daniels holds a Bachelor of Science in Fire Services Administration, a master's degree in human resources management, and a Ph.D. in Occupational Health and Safety. His certifications as a Safety
Director, Violence Prevention Specialist, Emergency Management Specialist, and Job Hazard Analysis Specialist further attest to his expertise. He has also honed his skills at prestigious institutions such as
Harvard University and Cornell University.
Dr. Daniels is the founding chair of the National Association of Black Compliance and Risk Management Professionals, Safety and Security Workgroup. He is a member of the Board of Directors
of the Society for Total Worker Health and Chair of the Society's Advisory Panel. He served two terms on the National Safety Council (NSC) Board of Directors and his role as the founding chair of the NSC's
Government and Public-Sector Division. In 2021, he became only the third African American in history to receive the NSC's highest honor, the Distinguished Service to Safety Award.
Dr. Daniels is a life member of the International Association of Fire Chiefs … Read More
