On episode 252 of EHS On Tap, Dr. I. David Daniels, Founder and CEO of ID2 Solutions, LLC, talks about his new book Psychosocial Hazards are Real.
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 (IAFC) and has served over 30 years in fire/rescue, emergency medical, and emergency management organizations in three states, including four appointments as a Fire Chief. He was the founding chair of the IAFC Safety, Health, and Survival Section and the first safety representative on the IAFC Board of Directors. His career-long focus on safety was one of the factors that led to him becoming the first living African American to be inducted into the National Fire Heritage Center’s Hall of Legacies, Legends, and Leaders.