Hydrogen embrittlement (HE) is a serious issue across different sectors and is accentuated by the inflow of hydrogen. This review considers various aspects of how hydrogen diffuses into materials including during electrolytic processes, welding and also during the service in hydrogen sulphide or marked corrosion environments. It is well known that cathodic protection systems are good in fighting against the effects of corrosion, but they do induce hydrogen charge which makes an embrittled substance even more embrittled. Temperature, pressure and stress are some of the factors that encourage hydrogen diffusion together with its damaging effects on the material. By providing a synthesis of hydrogen sources and the exposure conditions providing embrittlement effects this paper identifies practical measures for improving the effectiveness and safety of use of materials in an environment with a lot of hydrogen. Suggestions are made which are invaluable when seeking to enhance the advanced strategies needed for sufficient risk management in industries which utilize materials of high strength.