This is an article by I. David Daniels, an Article Out Loud from Domestic Preparedness, May 28, 2025.
Some of the greatest human-caused disasters in modern history can be attributed to unaddressed psychosocial hazards. Flawed safety cultures contribute to tragic outcomes in which concerns are not taken seriously and dissent is stifled.
Learn how to take precautions against a preventable disaster.

I. David Daniels
I. David Daniels, Ph.D., is an occupational health and safety professional, thought leader, and founder/CEO of ID2 Solutions, LLC. He hosts the Psych Health and Safety USA podcast and is the author of the new book Psychosocial Hazards Are Real! Daniels has a Ph.D. in occupational health and safety and a master’s in human resource management. He is certified as a safety director, emergency management specialist, and violence prevention specialist, and he holds a certificate in diversity, equity, and inclusion from Cornell University and in professional practice for psychological health and safety. Dr. Daniels is the founding chair of the Safety and Security Industry Workgroup of the National Association of Black Compliance and Risk Management Professionals. He is a board member of the Society for Total Worker Health™, the Canadian Association of Black Health and Safety Professionals, and the personal protective equipment advocacy organization The Safety Rack.
- I. David Danielshttps://domprep.com/author/i-david-daniels