Revising for a NEBOSH assessment doesn’t have to mean keeping your nose in a book – podcasts can be a great way to break up the monotony of reading while still absorbing information. Perfect for your morning commute or while you’re tackling household jobs, podcasts present information in a different way that promotes focus and increases retention.
We’ve gathered 10 different podcasts based around different aspects of health and safety that could help you prepare for your upcoming NEBOSH assessment, or just as a way of staying up to date with best practice in the industry. Read on to find out our picks of the best health and safety podcasts
General Health and Safety Podcasts
The HSE Podcast
Launched by the Health and Safety Executive (HSE) in 2022, this free podcast features industry experts covering a range of topics across thirteen episodes, including:
- Asbestos
- Work-related stress
- Manual handling in construction
…and more.
Health and Safety Uncut
The British Safety Council released Health and Safety Uncut in November 2024, as a way of “getting under the skin of health, safety, and wellbeing issues”. New episodes are released on the first Monday of every month and are available on Spotify. Episodes include ‘How safety culture helps you build a stronger business’ and ‘The secret life of a safety psychologist’
Health and Safety Matters
Health and Safety Matters is the UK’s leading B2B publication focusing on health and safety, and their podcast series contains over 40 episodes covering the latest industry news and interviews with experts.
Notable Events in the History of Health and Safety
These podcasts are one-off episodes about notable events that changed the landscape of health and safety both in the UK and abroad. They can provide crucial context to broader topics such as health and safety culture in the workplace, human error, and behaviour in an emergency.
- BBC Inside Science – Why was Grenfell Cladding so dangerous? – The tragic fire at Grenfell Tower in 2017 claimed the lives of 72 people and changed the course of UK Fire Safety Regulations. One of the key failures was found to be the highly combustible cladding used to insulate the building. This podcast features chemistry and fire science expert Richard Hull, who looks at why the cladding was chosen and why it proved to be so dangerous.
- I Was There: The King’s Cross Disaster – A passenger, a firefighter, and a news reporter who were all caught in the fire on the London Underground in 1987 tell their accounts of the day.
- Three Mile Island: Nuclear Accident in Pennsylvania – One of the worst accidents in the history of the US nuclear power industry, this podcast episode looks at the technical malfunction, human error and public response to the disaster.
- Witness History: Piper Alpha – A survivor of the 1988 North Sea oil rig fire that claimed 167 lives talks to the BBC about the disaster.
Specific health and safety topics
Supplement your studies by brushing up on the individual topics that often feature in NEBOSH syllabus.
LOUD: Is noise an invisible killer?
Explore how noise increases our risk of health problems like heart attacks, sleep problems and anxiety.
BBC Radio 4 – Radiation
Discover the history of the discovery of radiation, including electromagnetism and gamma rays.
Start your NEBOSH journey
The NEBOSH National General Certificate is the ideal base for building a longterm career in health and safety, and many roles within the health and safety industry require a NEBOSH qualification as part of the job criteria. It’s highly recommended for Managers, Supervisors, and Team Leaders who are responsible for implementing and maintaining health and safety practices within their organisation.
