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.
Latest drops:
The Silver Bridge: Mandatory Inspections
How a microscopic crack changed federal safety laws
The Dalkon Shield: Device Regulation
The deadly flaw that created modern device safety
The Hot Tub Tragedy: Pool Safety Act
Why modern pools have curved drain covers
The Skywalk Collapse: Engineering Liability
A deadly calculation error that rewrote safety codes
The Monster Burger: Modern Food Safety
How a fast food tragedy revolutionized meat inspection
Libby Zion: Resident Work Limits
Fixing sleep deprivation caused a new fatal error
Jayne Mansfield: The Underride Guard
The tragic origin of a standard truck safety feature
Flaming Pajamas: The Snug-Fit Rule
Why modern sleepwear is legally required to be tight
The Tylenol Murders: Tamper Seals
The deadly tragedy behind the safety seals we ignore
Tenerife: Crew Resource Management
How a vague phrase revolutionized flight safety