Psychosocial Hazards & Hidden Threats to Workplace Safety, w/ Dr. I. David Daniels

In this episode, Apolonia is joined by Dr. I. David Daniels. David is a safety expert, podcaster, consultant, thought leader, culture warrior, and CEO of ID2 Solutions, a workplace safety solutions provider. The banner image on his LinkedIn sums up his approach rather nicely: “Safety isn’t everything. It’s the only thing!”Today’s topics include: * How David's unique perspective on safety was influenced by losing 30 colleagues to workplace injuries or deaths.* How society conditions people to avoid talking about their feelings, leading to workplace incidents. * David shares his personal experience of his intuition warning him of a workplace hazard, despite management acceptance.* Why organizations must take responsibility for creating a clear roles and expectations to avoid confusion and accidents.* Workplace safety culture and the importance of taking safety seriously and not just checking boxes.* Advocating for honesty and openness in workplace safety culture.* Safety is an ongoing process, not a destination.* Safety is a psychosocial hazard that affects behavior, not just physical hazards.* The Occupational Safety and Health Act does not specifically address psychosocial hazards, but the aftermath of the COVID-19 pandemic has led to increased attention on workplace mental health.* The importance of mental fitness in job candidates and why companies should prioritize vetting for compatibility in addition to checking resumes.Thanks so much to Dr. I. David Daniels for being a guest! Connect with David on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/idaviddaniels/ Listen to David’s Psych Health and Safety USA Podcast: https://www.psychhealthandsafetyusa.com/ Learn about ID2 Solutions: https://id2-solutions.com/ Apolonia Rockwell is the Founder and CEO of True Safety Services and True Safety University.Learn more about “Dangerous Jobs with Apolonia Rockwell”: https://www.truesafetyservices.com/podcast Subscribe to Apolonia Rockwell’s YouTube channel (where we also post her podcasts): https://www.youtube.com/@apoloniarockwell7484 True Safety Services is Colorado’s #1 provider in safety training and safety management services. Learn more about True Safety Services: https://www.truesafetyservices.com True Safety University is a world-class virtual training platform for individuals and companies: https://www.truesafetyuniversity.com Connect with True Safety Services:* LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/true-safety-services * Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/truesafetyservices * Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/truesafetyservices * X/Twitter: https://twitter.com/true_safety Subscribe to the podcast: * Apple Podcasts: https://apple.co/3M0N0Ip * Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3oES0BlrhFqsVdBgmAbOhp This episode was produced by Story On Media & Marketing: https://www.successwithstories.com.