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The Accidental Safety Pro

HSI
Environmental Health and Safety
Mental Health
Safety Profession
Safety Culture
EHS
Safety Management
Risk Management
Women Mentorship
Transportation Safety
Utilities Industry
OSHA Regulations
Occupational Health
Construction
Worker Health and Safety
Suicide Prevention
Human and Organizational Performance
Female Leadership
Serious Injury and Fatality Prevention
Psychological Safety
Emergency Preparedness

HSI's Chief Safety Officer, Jill James, chats with other safety professionals about how they came into their role as a safety professional, what they've learned along the way, as well as some of the highs and lows that come with job.

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Do you struggle getting purchases approved? Jill and Jon Liesmaki, Sr. Director of EHS at Apogee Enterprises, tackle one of the most overlooked skills in the EHS profession: budgeting. Drawing on real-world experiences and audience questions from the... more

Jill sits down with Adele Abrams—attorney, safety professional, author, and nationally recognized OSHA and MSHA expert—about her unconventional journey from rock-and-roll radio and television into a career focused on OHS and law. Adele reflects on th... more

For their third installment of the Safety Unscripted series, Jill and her longtime friend and former fellow OSHA investigator, Dr. Todd Loushine, answer EHS questions focused on technology and AI, Emergency Preparedness, Health & Environmental Safety... more

Back by popular demand, Jill and her longtime friend and former fellow OSHA investigator, Dr. Todd Loushine, recently hosted another live webinar to answer your burning EHS questions! Registrants submitted questions before and during the live event, ... more

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Recent Guests

Adele Abrams
Attorney providing legal representation and compliance training in OSHA and MSHA matters; rock-and-roll era broadcasting background
Littler Mendelson (Senior Counsel) / MSHA practice lead
Episode: 142: "Stay Safe, Stay Healthy, and Rock and Roll!" with Attorney Adele Abrams
Chanell Alaniz
President of the OKC ASSP Chapter; safety professional with a background in science and manufacturing
Okla. City ASSP Chapter; former EHS in biopharma
Episode: 139: How a Life Rebuilt Became a Career in Safety
Perry Sylvie
Safety Manager at BT Construction, founder of TEST (Trenching and Excavation Safety Task Force)
BT Construction
Episode: 138: Think Inside the Box
Sean Felder
Senior safety and leadership professional with 30 years of military experience, executive coach
Episode: 137: Why Psychological Safety Is A Critical Leadership Skill
Stacy Dubin
Regional EHS Manager at Hyperion Americas
Hyperion Americas
Episode: 135: A Holistic Approach to EHS: Caring Inside and Outside of Work
Dr. Elif Erkal
Associate Director of Research and Strategy at the Construction Safety Research Alliance
University of Colorado Boulder
Episode: 134: SIF Prevention and High Energy Control Assessments
Dana Dawsey
Vice President of Environmental Health and Safety at Pentair, certified safety professional, and John Maxwell certified speaker.
Pentair
Episode: 132: Being Comfortable with Being Uncomfortable
Todd Lushin
EHS professional and member of the ASSP Board of Directors
ASSP
Episode: 131: Live From ASSP Safety 2025
Ryan Price
Works in the insurance industry for a workers' comp insurance carrier
Workers' Compensation Insurance
Episode: 131: Live From ASSP Safety 2025

Host

Jill James
Host, Chief Safety Officer at HSI

Reviews

4.8 out of 5 stars from 45 ratings
  • Relatable and helpful

    Jill is great and I especially like the topics and people she picks to interview

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Toxic life
    United Statesa year ago
  • Get better microphones

    The HR episode you could not hear he other woman talking. I had my car radio on full blast.

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    pfogs4
    United States4 years ago
  • Actionable + empowering!

    I so appreciate the fantastic work that Jill is doing here! The Accidental Safety Pro is truly a must listen for anyone in the EHS space - no matter the topic, you're guaranteed to walk away with a handful of golden nuggets. Highly recommend!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Arlie K
    United States5 years ago
  • Entertaining and informative podcast

    Great podcast! Jill is a fantastic host, that has brought on a huge cross section of people involved in the many different sectors of the EHS community. It’s fascinating to hear about how other safety professionals started off in the industry and what things they have worked on and things they are currently working on. The only things I wish is that the episodes were more frequent and longer in length.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    PRCSGuru
    United States8 years ago

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Guests and topics are praised for diversity and applicability across safety roles.
Audience values practical, actionable safety insights and relatable host interviews.
Some listeners want longer, more frequent episodes.
Overall, the show is seen as informative, engaging, and mentorship-forward.

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#193
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Talking Points

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142: "Stay Safe, Stay Healthy, and Rock and Roll!" with Attorney Adele Abrams
Q: How do you view your legacy in the safety field and what are you doing to train the next generation?
I'm mentoring through Littler's MSHA practice, teaching associates nationwide about MSHA, and contributing to industry publications and conferences to ensure ongoing education and practical skills for future safety professionals.
142: "Stay Safe, Stay Healthy, and Rock and Roll!" with Attorney Adele Abrams
Q: What should listeners know about staying current with changing standards and legislation?
A practical approach is to subscribe to newsletters (Confined Space by Jordan Barab) and rely on association channels (ASSP, NSC, CPWR) and Littler's government affairs updates, then supplement with LinkedIn posts and regional safety council communications.
141: Safety Unscripted Pt. 3: Your Questions, Expert Answers
Q: What should a new safety professional do to update their program?
Leverage OSHA trainingAssessment tools, understand minimum regulatory requirements, and build fundamentals like hazard identification, JHAs/JSAs, written programs, and posters, then iteratively improve the program.
141: Safety Unscripted Pt. 3: Your Questions, Expert Answers
Q: How can AI be used to support safety audits?
Use AI tools to assist hazard recognition, summarize incident reports, and generate learning paths, but ensure proper guardrails, data provenance, and human verification before acting on AI-generated recommendations.
141: Safety Unscripted Pt. 3: Your Questions, Expert Answers
Q: What certifications do you recommend for safety professionals?
Prioritize industry-recognized, proctored certifications with ongoing CE requirements (e.g., CSP, CIH), and prefer certifications that require sustained evaluation and ethics standards over quick, one-off courses.

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What is The Accidental Safety Pro about and what kind of topics does it cover?

Two safety-focused hosts share practical insights from decades of OSHA-era experience, leadership, and safety culture shifts. Episodes center on career journeys into safety, leadership development, real-world risk management, and the growing role of technology and AI in EHS. Notable strengths include a candid, mentorship-friendly approach, robust Q&A sessions, and a penchant for connecting safety practice to business outcomes. The show often features diverse professionals—from frontline safety practitioners to risk management and mentorship advocates—making it a strong fit for listeners who want actionable takeaways, relatable origin stories, and guidance on advancing in safety leadership. Fans likely appreciate the mix of personal resilien... more

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2. Chanell Alaniz
3. Perry Sylvie
4. Sean Felder
5. Stacy Dubin
6. Dr. Elif Erkal
7. Dana Dawsey
8. Todd Lushin

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