Description
This panel will address crucial questions such as:
- What are psychosocial hazards, and how do they impact employees and operations?
- How do emotional, behavioral, and relational challenges contribute to workplace injuries and fatalities?
- What does the 2025 Veriforce State of Psychological Safety Survey reveal—and how should organizations respond?
- What are today’s most significant external stressors for workers?
- Which internal organizational factors (intentional or not) create stress or toxic environments
- Who bears responsibility for psychological safety, and where can the most change occur?
- What can individuals do when facing psychologically unsafe conditions—both short-term and long-term?
Join us for a compelling panel discussion on one of the most critical and timely topics in workplace safety today—psychosocial hazards. This session will explore the deep connections between mental well-being, psychological safety, and the reduction of serious injuries and fatalities (SIFs) in the workplace.
Note: Registration for this webinar will end 45 minutes prior to its start time. You may need to disconnect from your organization's VPN to view the content.
What You Will Learn
- Recognize the impact of psychological health and safety on workplace communications.
- Discuss the connection between psychosocial hazards and serious injuries and fatalities.
- Evaluate organizational decisions and their impacts on the psychological health and wellbeing of the personnel.
Length
60 minutes
CEUs
0.10
Levels (Experience with Topic)
- Beginner: 0-4 Years of Experience
- Intermediate: 5-10 Years of Experience
- Advanced: 10+ Years of Experience
- Executive: senior safety management
Speaker(s)
Speaker 1 - Dr. I David Daniels
Dr. Daniels holds a Ph.D. in Occupational Health and Safety and is certified as a safety director, violence prevention specialist, emergency management specialist, safety and health specialist, and certified in mental health first aid. He serves as a member of the National Safety Council (NSC) board of directors and is a recipient of the NSC’s Distinguished Service to Safety Award. He is also chair of the National Association of Black Compliance and Risk Management Professionals Safety and Security Workgroup.
Speaker 2 - Georgia Bryce Hutchinson
Georgia A. Bryce-Hutchinson is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, Workplace Mental Health Consultant, and Certified Life Coach at Building Families According to Pattern, LLC. With a background in Environmental Engineering, she applies systems-thinking to design strategies that reduce stress, build resilience, and promote psychological safety. Georgia partners with companies to deliver crisis response training, leadership development, and high-impact mental wellness programs. Since 2022, she has led initiatives at L’Oréal and spoken for ASSP, NSC, and others. A Safety FOCUS trainer with ASSP, she is a recognized expert and media contributor on workplace mental health and employee wellbeing.
Speaker 3 / Moderator (Dr. Simon Goncharenko)
Dr. Goncharenko is a seasoned leader with over 25 years of experience spanning leadership, training, and environmental health and safety across diverse industries—including construction, energy, and data centers. His current focus centers on human and organizational performance, where he brings deep insight into improving workplace culture and operational excellence. As a published author, keynote speaker, and dynamic trainer, Dr. Goncharenko is passionate about helping organizations assess and elevate their values, behaviors, and performance. His work empowers teams to build stronger, safer, and more resilient cultures that drive lasting success.
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