I. David Daniels

Founder & CEO @ID2 Solutions, LLC

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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. He is the author of a new book, Psychosocial Hazards Are Real!, the first book ever written specifically about psychosocial hazards from an occupational health and safety perspective. 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 completed the Senior Executives in State and Local Government program at Harvard University and received a certificate in Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion from 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 was the founding chair of the NSC's Government and Public-Sector Division. In 2021, he received NSC’s highest honor, the Distinguished Service to Safety Award. He serves on the Board of Directors of the Canadian Association of Black Health and Safety Professionals and the Board of Directors of the Safety Rack, a non-profit focused on addressing PPE equity for women. He is Chief Safety Officer for End Workplace Abuse, an organization seeking to pass the Workplace Psychological Safety Act. Dr. Daniels is a life member of the International Association of Fire Chiefs (IAFC) and has served for over 30 years in fire/rescue, emergency medical, and emergency management organizations in three states, including fo

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Author

ID2 SolutionsAuthor

Apr. 2025Atlanta, Georgia, United StatesIn his new book, Psychosocial Hazards Are Real!, Dr. I. David Daniels provides a practical guide to understanding and addressing psychosocial hazards based on his lived experience and qualitative research on psychosocial hazard exposure. The book defines psychosocial hazards, details how to recognize all 88 hazards listed in the international standard, and offers strategies to mitigate the associated risks. It underscores the reality that ensuring psychological and physical safety is equally important and highly dependent on the environment where people operate.

Occupational Health and Safety Advisor

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Podcast Host

Psych Health and Safety USA PodcastPodcast Host

Jun. 2022South Fulton, Georgia, United StatesThe Psych Health and Safety USA podcast aims to increase awareness of the importance of psychological health and safety, grow the community of psych health and safety advocates, and help reduce exposure to psychosocial hazards in workplaces in the United States. Each episode will feature not only guests with expertise in health and safety, psychology, academia, policymaking, and thought leadership but others with lived experience involving exposure to psychosocial hazards in various work settings and environments.

Safety Officer

DeKalb County GovernmentSafety Officer

Jun. 2018 - Jul. 2019Watershed Management Department

Chief Safety Officer/Deputy Fire Chief

City of Richmond, VirginiaChief Safety Officer/Deputy Fire Chief

Jun. 2015 - Jun. 2017Fire & Emergency Services DepartmentThe Deputy Chief of Safety and Response Operations is the department’s Chief Safety Officer and responsible for oversight of fire/rescue response services from 20 fire/rescue stations that provide fire suppression, emergency medical, water rescue, trench/excavation rescue, confined space rescue, structural collapse rescue, hazardous materials mitigation and variety of other services for the city’s over 200,000 residents and thousands of visitors.

Executive Director of Workforce Safety

City of AtlantaExecutive Director of Workforce Safety

Aug. 2013 - May. 2015Office of the MayorCitywide coordination of workplace safety programs for a workforce of over 8,600 across 21 departments and agencies and a variety of services from fire/rescue, police and corrections to parks, special events, waste collection, water service that extends well outside the city and the world's busiest airport. Working with a team of dedicated safety professionals to establish a "World Class Safety Culture" in a World Class City.

Assistant Professor/Director of Fire & Public Administration Programs

Anna Maria CollegeAssistant Professor/Director of Fire & Public Administration Programs

Jul. 2012 - Jul. 2013Paxton, MAOverseeing on-ground and online undergraduate degree programs in fire science and emergency medical services, as well as graduate programs in emergency management and public administration, online.

President/CEO

ID2 SolutionsPresident/CEO

Nov. 2011South Fulton, Georgia

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