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 Enron Scandal: Sarbanes-Oxley Act
How one company’s epic collapse created a new era of accountability.
Pokémon Shock: The Epilepsy Warning
How one cartoon episode hospitalized hundreds of kids.
The Titanic Sinking: International Maritime Law
How a catastrophe created modern safety at sea.
The Radium Girls: Occupational Safety
How dying factory workers won basic rights for all.
The Triangle Fire: Workplace Safety
How 146 deaths led to the fire escape outside your office.
Love Canal: The Superfund Act
How a chemical disaster changed property law
Flight 007: The GPS Directive
A wrong turn that unlocked global navigation
The Iroquois Theater: Panic Hardware
A tragic crush that created the everyday push bar.
The Explorer Scandal: The TREAD Act
The deadly cover-up behind your dashboard tire light
Trapped Kids: Refrigerator Safety Act
The lethal history behind magnetic door seals