Psych Health and Safety Podcast USA

I’m Muslim, Is it Safe at Work? with Mohamed Hassan

Episode Summary

In this episode, host Dr. I. David Daniels speaks with Mohamed Hassan, a season OHS professional who recently immigrated to the United States from Canada, about some considerations in ensuring the workplace is psychologically healthy and safe for a Muslim worker. As of April 30, 2024, there are over 1.9 billion Muslims worldwide, about 24.9% of the global population. Islam is the world's second-largest religion after Christianity, with 31.1% of the population. Muslims are the majority in 49 countries, come from diverse ethnic backgrounds, and speak hundreds of languages. Estimates of the number of Muslims in the United States range from 2–7 million people, which is roughly 1–2% of the population. Mohamed will discuss some of his challenges and some thoughts about how the working environment can be safe for everyone, including those who share his faith tradition.