30 Recommended EHS Podcasts — Select Summaries from the last few weeks (August)
Whatever you are doing, podcasts can be a great way to keep up on what is going on in the EHS world. The Recommended List of EHS Podcasts for 2026 contains 30 different options available on Spotify. You can check them out here.
Select Episode Summaries
The Accidental Safety Pro, hosted by Jill James, this ASSP-produced podcast features candid conversations with safety professionals about how they landed in — and grew within — the EHS field. 🎧 Most recent episode: "143: Safety Budgeting 101" (August 26, 2026) Host Jill James is joined by Jon Liesmaki, Sr. Director of EHS at Apogee Enterprises, to tackle one of the most overlooked EHS skills: budgeting. The conversation covers building a business case for safety funding, working effectively with finance and operations leaders, demonstrating ROI, and creatively securing resources when requests get rejected. Drawing on a recent "EHS Budget Playbook" webinar, the episode is a practical listen for any safety professional who has struggled to get a program funded.
ASSP Healthbeat Podcast Produced by the American Society of Safety Professionals, Healthbeat covers occupational health and wellness topics relevant to EHS practitioners. 🎧 Most recent episode: "Episode 82 - Dr. Sarah Felknor with the University of Texas' Southwest Center for Environmental and Occupational Health Sciences" (June 17, 2026) Dr. Sarah Felknor, who leads the Southwest Center for Environmental and Occupational Health Sciences at UTHealth Houston's School of Public Health, joins to discuss her work bridging academic research and real-world occupational health practice. The conversation covers how the Center's programs translate research into practical guidance for industries managing environmental and occupational health risks. A valuable listen for EHS professionals interested in the research side of occupational health and how it informs practice.
Beyond Prequalification Focused on contractor safety and prequalification, this podcast explores risk reduction strategies and serious injury/fatality (SIF) prevention through better contractor partnerships. 🎧 Most recent episode: "Lithium-Ion Batteries: Navigating the Risks Safety Leaders Should Address" (July 29, 2026) Host David Tibbetts talks with Miki Alroy, Founder of Commonwealth Risk Management Group and President of ASSP's Greater Boston Chapter, about lithium-ion battery safety as one of construction's fastest-growing emerging risks. Drawing on his hazmat and construction safety background, Alroy explains what causes thermal runaway, why standard fire protection often falls short, and practical steps for charging, storage, inspections, and procurement. A timely episode as battery-powered tools and equipment become standard on job sites.
The Case for Safety Explores the business case for safety, helping EHS professionals communicate the value of safety programs to leadership. 🎧 Most recent episode: "Advocacy Update: Regulations Impacting the EHS Profession" (August 2, 2026) Dr. Robert Drane, Chair of ASSP's Government Affairs Committee, explains how the committee advocates for regulations that improve workplace safety and health outcomes. He walks through the latest developments in OSHA rulemaking and what they could mean for EHS professionals and day-to-day practice. A useful check-in for anyone who needs to track the regulatory landscape without combing through the Federal Register themselves.
Connected Workers Podcast Covers the intersection of technology, safety, and workforce connectivity across complex and high-risk industrial environments. 🎧 Most recent episode: "From Firefight to Frontline AI: Andrea Hine on Building Tools That Actually Work in the Field | Ep 62" (August 26, 2026) Andrea Hine, a former shift supervisor who once fought a plant fire armed only with a handheld radio, discusses how that experience shaped her drive to build better frontline tools. Having led one of the industry's largest connected-worker programs — more than 10,000 devices and $200 million in efficiencies — she shares hard-won lessons on designing frontline AI and communication tools that hold up under real field conditions. A grounded episode for anyone evaluating connected-worker technology beyond the vendor pitch.
Dangerous Jobs Podcast An in-depth look at the world's most hazardous occupations, featuring safety professionals and workers from high-risk industries. 🎧 Most recent episode: "Embracing Safety Evolution: Insights from Consultant Allison Short" (June 13, 2024) ⚠️ No new episodes have been released since June 2024 — this show appears to have gone inactive/discontinued and may be worth dropping from future editions. Safety consultant Allison Short reflects on how the EHS profession has evolved — and what it takes to stay relevant as the risk landscape continues to shift. The conversation explores how safety practitioners can move from reactive compliance to proactive risk management, and what clients and workers actually need from their safety consultants. A thoughtful look at the consulting side of safety from a practitioner who has seen the field transform firsthand.
Illusion of Safety Challenges conventional safety thinking and explores the gap between compliance and genuine risk reduction. 🎧 Most recent episode: "There's Maternity Hi-Visibility Workwear? with Svetlana Blancher" (August 17, 2026) Svetlana Blancher, founder of Rugged Peach Workwear, describes her struggle to find properly fitting high-visibility gear while pregnant — and how that gap led her to create a PPE line built for expectant mothers. The episode highlights why properly fitting PPE matters for pregnant workers, a small but significant slice of the workforce that's often overlooked in safety programs. It also touches on her partnership with Build-Her.org to advocate for women in construction and other trades.
NFPA Podcast Published by the National Fire Protection Association, this podcast covers fire safety, electrical hazards, codes, and life safety topics for professionals and the public. 🎧 Most recent episode: "The Promise of the World Fire Congress" (August 25, 2026) Recorded live at the 2026 NFPA Conference & Expo in Las Vegas, host Jesse talks with international fire service leaders Otto Drozd III and Stephen Wevers about organizing the second-ever World Fire Congress, set for September in London. They discuss how the event came together and its goals for global cooperation on shared risks — wildfires, lithium-ion batteries, firefighter cancer, and AI. A useful listen for EHS professionals tracking how fire and life-safety standards are evolving internationally.
On the Safe Side (ASSP) The companion podcast to Safety+Health magazine from ASSP, blending expert interviews with editorial highlights on timely EHS topics. 🎧 Most recent episode: "Episode 78: Looking ahead to the 2026 NSC Safety Congress & Expo" (August 5, 2026) Necoya Tyson, senior director of conventions at the National Safety Council, previews the 2026 NSC Safety Congress & Expo (September 11–17 in Indianapolis) — what's new, what to prioritize, and who should attend. The episode also runs through highlights from the August issue of Safety+Health magazine. A handy planning listen for anyone deciding whether to make the trip this fall.
Powerline Podcast Dedicated to the electrical utility and powerline trades, covering apprenticeship, safety culture, and life in one of the country's most hazardous occupations. 🎧 Most recent episode: "How Do You Build a Life Like This? | Dennis Kelly | 220" (August 6, 2026) Host Ryan Lucas travels to New York for lineman-turned-entrepreneur Dennis Kelly's third appearance on the show. They discuss how Kelly built multiple businesses, including KR Utilities, while working full-time in the trade, his "Live the Lifestyle" mindset, and lessons on reputation, relationships, and calculated risk-taking — including his Hurricane Helene rescue and relief work. An energizing listen for linemen thinking beyond the truck about what a career in the trade can build.
Pre-Accident Investigations Hosted by Todd Conklin, this long-running podcast is a must-listen for anyone interested in human and organizational performance (HOP). Todd's storytelling and insights are second to none. 🎧 Most recent episode: "PAPod 612 - Speak Up or Stay Silent: Amy Edmondson on Psychological Safety" (August 22, 2026) Todd Conklin talks with Harvard's Amy Edmondson, the researcher who coined the term "psychological safety," about learning from failure, systems thinking, and building just-culture environments. The conversation covers how leaders can create the conditions for candid dialogue and why choosing curiosity over certainty is central to organizational learning. A must-listen given Edmondson's outsized influence on how the safety field talks about culture today.
Process Safety with Trish and Traci Trish Kerin and Traci Downs dig into process safety incidents, lessons learned, and risk management for those working in chemical, oil, gas, and manufacturing industries. 🎧 Most recent episode: "Piper Alpha Disaster: The Jenga Tower That Was Always Going to Fall" (August 25, 2026) Forensic engineer Dr. Sean Brady joins Trish Kerin and Traci Purdum to revisit the 1988 Piper Alpha North Sea disaster, which killed 167 workers. They trace how a lost permit-to-work, a missing relief valve, and outdated design combined with failed firewalls and false-confidence redundancies to bring down the platform, using a "Jenga tower" metaphor to explain how safety systems quietly degrade. A sobering, detailed case study for anyone managing permit-to-work systems or major process hazards.
Prove It To Me An evidence-based safety podcast that challenges assumptions and asks: where's the proof? Ideal for safety professionals who want to think critically about what really works. 🎧 Most recent episode: "Ep 220 - Diagnosing Organizational Health Through the Lens of Safety (with Peter Susca)" (August 24, 2026) Dr. Matt Law talks with Peter Susca, who brings 45-plus years of operations and business leadership experience, about treating safety as a diagnostic lens for organizational health rather than a "brake pedal." They discuss measuring process health instead of just outcomes, aligning safety with overall business strategy, and using wearable tech for real-time risk assessment. A useful reframe for safety leaders trying to get a seat at the strategy table.
Psychosocial Safety USA Podcast (formerly Psych Health and Safety Podcast USA) Hosted by Dr. I. David Daniels, this podcast focuses on psychological health and safety at work — a fast-growing area of EHS practice. Note: the show renamed itself this summer, so look for "Psychosocial Safety USA Podcast" on Spotify going forward. 🎧 Most recent episode: "Exploring Moral Harm with Dr. Kenneth Logan" (Episode #175, August 18, 2026) Dr. Daniels talks with trauma expert Dr. Kenneth Logan about moral harm and moral injury in the workplace — how organizational conditions that silence, scapegoat, betray, or abandon employees cause predictable psychological damage. They walk through four types of moral injury (commission, omission, betrayal, and witnessing) and discuss how Gen Z's values are reshaping expectations of workplace culture. A substantive listen for anyone building or evaluating a psychosocial risk program.
Risk Matrix Podcast Explores risk management, safety metrics, and the systemic factors that influence workplace safety outcomes. 🎧 Most recent episode: "Preparing Utility Workers Before the Storm" (August 28, 2026) Dr. L.F. Martin and James Junkin discuss preparing for Hurricane Season 2026, drawing lessons from Hurricane Katrina on worker preparedness, emergency action plans, mutual aid crews, and business continuity for utility storm response. A timely, practical episode as storm season peaks — useful for any organization with crews that may be called into disaster response or restoration work.
Safety and Risk Success Hosted by Drew Rae and David Provan, this podcast takes an academic yet practical look at safety management, risk, and organizational performance. 🎧 Most recent episode: "Why You Might Be Letting Your Employer Own Your Career (with Paul Goodreau)" (August 28, 2026) Christian Harris speaks with Paul Goodreau, a former hydrogeologist turned CEO and career coach, about ownership and career planning in safety and risk roles. They discuss Goodreau's "career life cycle" model from his book Own Your Career, No One Else Will, why technically-skilled safety professionals often struggle to think strategically about their own paths, and how AI is reshaping entry-level roles. A worthwhile listen for anyone feeling stuck in their EHS career trajectory.
Safety Consultant with Sheldon Primus Sheldon Primus helps safety professionals build and grow their consulting practices, sharing business insights alongside EHS content. 🎧 Most recent episode: "Grow Your Safety Consulting Business by Hosting Your Own Events" (August 27, 2026) Sheldon Primus explains why hosting your own events — webinars and live workshops — is one of the fastest ways for a safety consultant to build authority and attract clients. He covers using AI tools and OSHA/EPA/DOT monitoring to find content ideas, pricing-testing strategies, finding corporate sponsors, and repurposing video content to build an email list. A practical funnel-building episode for anyone running or launching an independent safety consulting practice.
Safety Knights A roundtable podcast for EHS leaders, diving into safety mindset, culture, and the real-world challenges of protecting people at work. 🎧 Most recent episode: "Mitch Renfro: Turning Safety Into a Performance Multiplier" (May 29, 2026) Mitch Renfro shares his path into safety and makes the case for reframing safety as a "performance multiplier" rather than a cost center or compliance function. The conversation covers the persistent challenges in safety communication, where safety leadership is headed, and why leading indicators matter more than many organizations currently treat them. A forward-looking episode for safety leaders thinking about how to position their programs as drivers of organizational performance.
Safety Labs by Safety Products Global Hosted by Mary Conquest, Safety Labs brings an international perspective to EHS, featuring researchers, practitioners, and thought leaders from around the world. 🎧 Most recent episode: "Rethinking Safety with Dave Whitefield" (August 24, 2026) Mary Conquest speaks with Dave Whitefield, a safety and risk culture consultant with more than 30 years' experience, who argues the profession should move past "preventing harm and fixing issues" and instead put people at the center of better risk decisions. He explores the psychological, ethical, cultural, and linguistic forces shaping organizational safety approaches, including how shifting language from "safety" to "risk" can transform culture. A thought-provoking episode for practitioners questioning the field's traditional framing.
The Safety Geek Hosted by Tracey Hansen, this podcast helps safety professionals build credibility and influence in their organizations — practical, actionable, and refreshingly honest. 🎧 Most recent episode: "The Safety Leadership Roadmap" (August 24, 2026) Tracey Hansen lays out a roadmap from safety manager to safety executive, starting with why safety roles so often get handed all the responsibility and none of the authority. She covers the three things safety leaders actually want (money, status, job security), the three obstacles in the way (overwhelm, being ignored, low confidence), and introduces her "Safety Management Cycle" and "Safety Influencer System." A career-development episode arguing that influence — not enforcement — is what builds a lasting safety career.
The SafetyPro Podcast Hosted by Blaine Hoffmann, this podcast covers a wide range of EHS topics — from OSHA updates and safety leadership to metrics, culture, and emerging trends. 🎧 Most recent episode: "Episode 201: Building Safety Capacity" (August 12, 2026) Blaine Hoffmann explores what it actually takes to build safety capacity within an organization — beyond hiring more safety staff — including training pipelines, delegation, and equipping frontline leaders to own safety in their own areas. The episode offers practical ideas for safety departments that are stretched thin and looking to scale their impact without simply adding headcount. A useful listen for safety leaders thinking about organizational design.
SHE-Unfiltered A podcast celebrating and amplifying the voices of women in safety, health, and environment — featuring real stories, career insights, and community building. 🎧 Most recent episode: "Episode 30: AI in SHE: Opportunity, Not Replacement - Arianna Howard" (August 16, 2026) Arianna Howard joins to discuss how AI is changing safety, health, and environmental work, sharing her own path into AI and practical ways SHE professionals can use it to work smarter. The hosts push back on common misconceptions about AI's role, making the case that human expertise, critical thinking, and leadership remain essential — framing AI as an opportunity rather than a replacement. A timely episode for anyone unsure how AI fits into their SHE program.
WorkReady Podcast Hosted by Dr. Kevin Rindal, WorkReady focuses on the physical and mental performance of field workers and tradespeople — injury prevention, recovery, nutrition, and resilience. 🎧 Most recent episode: "Sleep Is Your Superpower: James Marsh on the Tech Behind Deeper Recovery for Tradesmen" (August 28, 2026) Mechanical engineer and SleepVibe inventor James Marsh joins Dr. Kevin Rindal to explain why sleep is the most important — and free — recovery tool for tradespeople. They discuss how five hours of sleep slows decision-making and judgment (a real risk 40 feet up a structure), why sleep debt can't be made up on weekends, and why deep sleep matters most for physically demanding field jobs. A practical episode for any wellness program looking to address fatigue as a genuine safety hazard.
Note: Summaries last updated August 29, 2026. Episode details were current at time of publication. New episodes may have been released since then.
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