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 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 his induction as the first living African American into the National Fire Heritage Center's Hall of Legacies, Legends, and Leaders.
