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 Enron Scandal: Sarbanes-Oxley Act

The Enron Scandal: Sarbanes-Oxley Act

How one company’s epic collapse created a new era of accountability.

3:41
Pokémon Shock: The Epilepsy Warning

Pokémon Shock: The Epilepsy Warning

How one cartoon episode hospitalized hundreds of kids.

3:17
The Titanic Sinking: International Maritime Law

The Titanic Sinking: International Maritime Law

How a catastrophe created modern safety at sea.

4:31
The Radium Girls: Occupational Safety

The Radium Girls: Occupational Safety

How dying factory workers won basic rights for all.

3:44
The Triangle Fire: Workplace Safety

The Triangle Fire: Workplace Safety

How 146 deaths led to the fire escape outside your office.

3:03
Love Canal: The Superfund Act

Love Canal: The Superfund Act

How a chemical disaster changed property law

3:51
Flight 007: The GPS Directive

Flight 007: The GPS Directive

A wrong turn that unlocked global navigation

3:56
The Iroquois Theater: Panic Hardware

The Iroquois Theater: Panic Hardware

A tragic crush that created the everyday push bar.

3:40
The Explorer Scandal: The TREAD Act

The Explorer Scandal: The TREAD Act

The deadly cover-up behind your dashboard tire light

3:31
Trapped Kids: Refrigerator Safety Act

Trapped Kids: Refrigerator Safety Act

The lethal history behind magnetic door seals

3:32