Oil and Gas HSE

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Practical safety talk for oil and energy work.

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Oil and Gas HSE treats safety as a daily operating discipline, not a slogan. Russell Stewart speaks with industry guests about PPE, leadership culture, environmental innovation, cybersecurity, dehydration, and the practical decisions that keep work sites running without avoidable harm.

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About Oil and Gas HSE

Oil and Gas HSE is an industry interview show focused on health, safety, and environment in oil and energy. Its center of gravity is practical risk. Russell Stewart brings guests into conversations about the systems, habits, tools, and decisions that shape whether people go home safe. The show treats HSE as everyone's business, not a narrow department function. Recent episodes cover PPE selection, flame-resistant clothing, steel-toe boot design, uniform replacement protocols, dehydration planning, and workplace health. The range is wider than hard hats and forms. Safety leadership and company culture get real attention, especially when conversations turn from compliance to field judgment. The show is comfortable slowing down over a single example, such as whether a worker's grinder setup is unsafe by rule or safer in the actual task. That makes the tone practical rather than abstract. Technology also sits close to the safety conversation. Episodes connect operational technology, SCADA systems, sensors, cloud data, AI, machine learning, predictive maintenance, and cybersecurity to physical risk in the oil field. Environmental responsibility appears as part of the same operating picture, with discussion of innovation and the industry's role in solving environmental problems. The format is conversational, sometimes informal, and often rooted in Houston industry life. Guests explain what their companies or work experience bring to the topic, while Stewart keeps returning to the everyday consequences of mistakes. It is not a polished policy lecture. It is closer to a shop-floor, conference-room, and headquarters conversation rolled into one. The show suits professionals who want safety talk with technical specifics, vendor examples, and field context. It is especially useful for people who think culture, equipment, health, environment, and cyber risk all belong in the same operational conversation.

Made for: Oil and Gas HSE is for oil and energy professionals, HSE teams, operations leaders, field supervisors, safety vendors, and technically curious listeners who want practical risk conversations grounded in real work.

What sets it apart: The show connects safety culture to the details that actually change field behavior: PPE wear, hydration timing, OT cybersecurity, sensor data, environmental innovation, and the judgment calls that procedures alone cannot resolve.

In their own words

Industry veteran and Houston API Chairman Russell Stewart brings listeners a show that explores what some would argue is the most important facet of our industry—health and safety. With a steady lineup of expert guests, this show covers a broad range of real-world HSE topics.

As heard by us

Based on 5 episodes we listened to · September 2026

Russell Stewart makes industrial safety legible as a management discipline shaped by operational judgment, technology, purchasing and honest measurement.

Russell Stewart treats workplace safety as an operating problem, using guest interviews to connect policy with decisions made around equipment, data and people.

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Why you'd press play

A grinder guard becomes a safety debate, and you get the reasoning before the rulebook.

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  • field judgment weighed against compliance instead of flattened into a safety slogan
  • cybersecurity explained through doors, keys, and attackers trapped in a fun house of mirrors
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PPE and flame-resistant clothingsafety leadership and cultureworkplace dehydration and heat planningenvironmental innovation in oil and gasOT cybersecurity and ransomware preventionAI, sensors, and predictive maintenancefield compliance and worker judgmentHouston oil and energy context

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Introducing OGGN’s Official PPE Provider | Ep 252Apr 1, 2026

An official PPE provider announcement opens a practical discussion of uniform tracking and gear replacement.

OGGN introduces Ignite Apparel owner and founder Jada Powell as its official PPE provider. Host Russell then asks a practical question: how would a company know how many times an employee has washed a flame-resistant garment? Powell says some uniform programs track each item.

Mission-Critical Preemptive Cybersecurity | Ep 248Feb 18, 2026

Brad Laporte uses a house analogy to explain Morphosec's approach to early cyberattack prevention.

On the OGGN HSE podcast, host Russell Stewart asks Brad Laporte, Morphosec's chief marketing officer, how to stop a cyberattack before malicious code runs. Laporte reaches for a house analogy. First, find the weak points and credentials that may already be compromised.

Christian DiBello: A Safety Advocate’s Journey | Ep 247Feb 11, 2026

A missing grinder guard leads to a conversation about asking why before judging a worker's choice.

A worker has taken the guard off a grinder. Host Russell Stewart and guest Christian DiBello use the situation to ask what a safety professional should do when the rule and the worker's account of the job seem at odds. DiBello starts by asking why.

Workplace Health and Productivity | Ep 246Jan 28, 2026

Why oil and gas failure prediction depends on getting sensor data across the firewall.

Russell Stewart asks Embassy of Things CEO Matt Oberdorfer what it takes to get oil and gas sensor data across the firewall between operational and business systems.

Navigating Safety Management with Thought Leadershp | Ep 332Sep 3, 2025

Musgrave asks whether leaders would bet their lives on the safety process behind a green dashboard.

A long stretch without a serious incident can look reassuring on a dashboard. Russell Stewart and DECRA's David Musgrave ask how much that record tells leaders about safety.

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Episodes

  1. 1

    Introducing OGGN’s Official PPE Provider | Ep 252

    Hidden gem

    Introducing Ignite Apparel as the official PPE provider for OGGN, with founder Jada Powell discussing her company and background.

    Apr 1, 2026·26m·1 clip
  2. 2

    Leadership & Culture in Safety: Insights from Phillips 66 | Ep 251

    Russell Stewart interviews Karen Albrecht from Phillips 66 about leadership and culture in safety within the oil and gas industry.

    Mar 26, 2026·25m
  3. 3

    Leadership & Culture in Safety: Insights from Phillips 66 | Ep 251

    Russell Stewart interviews Karen Albrecht from Phillips 66 about leadership and culture in safety within the oil and gas industry.

    Mar 24, 2026·25m
  4. 4

    The Hidden Costs of Dehydration in the Workplace | Ep 250

    This episode discusses the often overlooked costs of dehydration in the workplace and why it's important to address hydration before summer heat arrives.

    Mar 11, 2026·36m
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    Another O&G Innovation Improving the Environment | Ep 249

    Russell Stewart introduces the Oil & Gas HSE podcast, emphasizing that everyone in the industry is responsible for health, safety, and the environment, and teases a focus on environmental innovation.

    Feb 25, 2026·22m
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    Mission-Critical Preemptive Cybersecurity | Ep 248

    Hidden gem

    Russell Stewart hosts Brad Laporte, chief marketing officer at Morphosec, on OGGN HSE to discuss oil and gas cyber risk, Colonial Pipeline, and AI-driven ransomware.

    Feb 18, 2026·33m·2 clips
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    Christian DiBello: A Safety Advocate’s Journey | Ep 247

    Hidden gem

    Christian DiBello says a 250-degree tank, not OSHA paperwork, changed how he thinks about safety.

    Feb 11, 2026·36m·2 clips
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    Workplace Health and Productivity | Ep 246

    Hidden gem

    Russell Stewart interviews Matt Oberdorfer, CEO of Embassy of Things, about industrial IoT, operational technology, artificial intelligence, and oil-and-gas safety.

    Jan 28, 2026·31m·2 clips
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    Raising the Bar in Security: GPI Defense’s Mission | Ep 345

    Jan 21, 2026·30m
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    Crisis Management, Portable Hygiene and Catering | Ep 245

    Jan 13, 2026·34m
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    Environmentally-Friendly Power Generation Innovations in Oil and Gas | Ep 244

    Dec 31, 2025·23m
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    Environmentally Friendly High Performance Land Drilling | Ep 243

    Dec 17, 2025·20m
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    Leadership and Safety: A Personal Journey | Ep 342

    Dec 10, 2025·37m
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    Revolutionizing Pressure Control Solutions | Ep 341

    Dec 3, 2025·24m
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    Leadership in HSE |Ep 340

    Nov 19, 2025·26m
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    Solving the “Speaking Up” Problem | Ep 339

    Nov 12, 2025·35m
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    Robotics in Refinery Inspections | Ep 338

    Nov 5, 2025·28m
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    The Evolution of Natural Gas Use in Frac Sites | Ep 337

    Oct 29, 2025·26m
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    It’s Here: Faster Safer Chemical Fire Fighting | Ep 336

    Oct 22, 2025·14m
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    Smart EMS (Energy Management Systems) | Ep 335

    Oct 15, 2025·21m
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    Transforming Abandoned Wells into Energy Solutions | Ep 334

    Sep 24, 2025·31m
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    Home Safety Insights with Oscar Gonzales | Ep 333

    Retired sheriff deputy Oscar Gonzales discusses home safety insights on the Oil & Gas HSE podcast.

    Sep 10, 2025·30m
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    Navigating Safety Management with Thought Leadershp | Ep 332

    Hidden gem

    Russell Stewart interviews David Musgrave, SVP of Thought Leadership and Innovation at DECRA North America, about the world's largest safety company and its focus on safety management and leadership.

    Sep 3, 2025·30m·2 clips
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    The Future of Safety: Digital Transformation and AI | Ep 331

    Aug 27, 2025·32m
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    Safety isn’t a Program, it’s a Mindset | Ep 330

    Aug 20, 2025·30m
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    Safety is a Force Multiplier for Operations | Ep 329

    Aug 13, 2025·32m
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    The Golden Gate Bridge and Process Safety | Ep 328

    Aug 6, 2025·29m
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    Behavior-Based Safety: “Coaching is not Telling” | Ep 327

    Jul 30, 2025·34m
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    The Negative Impact of AI on Workplace Safety Training | Ep 326

    Jul 23, 2025·28m
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    Revolutionizing Firefighting: The Shift to Safer Foams | Ep 325

    Jul 16, 2025·27m
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    Navigating the Challenges of Produced Water – Part Two | Ep 324

    Jul 9, 2025·27m
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    Navigating the Challenges of Produced Water | Ep 323

    Jul 2, 2025·31m
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    Navigating Fire Protection in Oil and Gas Using Fire Pump Drivers | Ep 322

    Jun 18, 2025·29m
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    Exploring Corrosion Under Insulation (CUI) Inspections in Refineries with Robotics | Ep 321

    Craig Malloy, CEO of Eric's Technologies, discusses the use of robotics for corrosion under insulation inspections in refineries.

    Jun 11, 2025·26m
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    Navigating Emergency Solutions in Oil and Gas | Ep 320

    Jun 4, 2025·24m
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    The Importance of Ergonomics in Health and Safety  | Ep 319

    May 28, 2025·23m
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    Navigating International Safety Leadership in the Energy Sector | Ep 318

    May 23, 2025·19m
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    Innovations in Hazardous Area Safety | Ep 317

    May 14, 2025·19m
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    Innovating Safety in Engineering Projects | Ep 316

    May 7, 2025·27m
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    Championing Safety in Oil and Gas | Ep 315

    May 1, 2025·20m
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    The Future of Robotics in Energy | Ep 314

    Apr 23, 2025·27m
  42. 42

    Revolutionizing Emissions Reporting with Context Labs | Ep 313

    Russell Stewart interviews Context Labs executives about their big data platform for emissions reporting in the oil and gas industry.

    Apr 16, 2025·20m
  43. 43

    The Role of QAQC in Drilling Operations | Ep 312

    Apr 9, 2025·19m
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    Building A Work Family Culture in HSE | Ep 310

    Apr 2, 2025·28m
  45. 45

    Families Need to be Safe, Too | Ep 310

    Mar 26, 2025·22m
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    Proactive SIF Prevention – Incidents versus Injuries | Ep 309

    Mar 19, 2025·29m
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    Safety Culture and Leadership | Ep 308

    Mar 12, 2025·21m
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    Don’t Break Machines, but Don’t Break People Either | Ep 307

    Mar 5, 2025·21m
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    Just Enough, Just in Time, Customized | Ep 306

    Feb 27, 2025·25m
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    We Got Water | Ep 305

    Russell Stewart introduces guests Glenn Harper and Cade McCullough from Surge Energy to discuss HSE topics, with a plug for API Houston Chapter.

    Feb 19, 2025·21m