Short showRules Written in Blood

Discover the tragic and shocking true stories behind the safety regulations and laws that shape our daily lives. From workplace accidents to public scandals, explore how human error led to strict policies and the unexpected consequences that followed. This is the history of the red tape designed to keep us safe.

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The Silver Bridge: Mandatory Inspections

The Silver Bridge: Mandatory Inspections

How a microscopic crack changed federal safety laws

3:23
The Dalkon Shield: Device Regulation

The Dalkon Shield: Device Regulation

The deadly flaw that created modern device safety

4:03
The Hot Tub Tragedy: Pool Safety Act

The Hot Tub Tragedy: Pool Safety Act

Why modern pools have curved drain covers

3:52
The Skywalk Collapse: Engineering Liability

The Skywalk Collapse: Engineering Liability

A deadly calculation error that rewrote safety codes

3:48
The Monster Burger: Modern Food Safety

The Monster Burger: Modern Food Safety

How a fast food tragedy revolutionized meat inspection

3:29
Libby Zion: Resident Work Limits

Libby Zion: Resident Work Limits

Fixing sleep deprivation caused a new fatal error

3:48
Jayne Mansfield: The Underride Guard

Jayne Mansfield: The Underride Guard

The tragic origin of a standard truck safety feature

4:02
Flaming Pajamas: The Snug-Fit Rule

Flaming Pajamas: The Snug-Fit Rule

Why modern sleepwear is legally required to be tight

4:11
The Tylenol Murders: Tamper Seals

The Tylenol Murders: Tamper Seals

The deadly tragedy behind the safety seals we ignore

3:35
Tenerife: Crew Resource Management

Tenerife: Crew Resource Management

How a vague phrase revolutionized flight safety

4:19