web02.fireside.fm Tue, 21 Apr 2026 00:25:03 -0500 Fireside (https://fireside.fm) https://rrc-history-pod.fireside.fm/tags/amputation Mon, 02 Jun 2025 08:00:00 +0100 Welcome to "Did History (Actually) Teach Us Anything" the podcast where we unravel the most well-known tales of calamity, mishap, and unforeseen consequences that have shaped the course of history, and consider whether we’ve actually learnt anything from them all these years later! In this podcast, we examine the historical events that you may think you know about already and the causes that lead to them, be they icebergs or baker’s ovens. We will consider whether these tragedies could have been avoided, and some of the surprising things we do differently now as a result. But this podcast isn't just about dates and events; it's about learning from the past, drawing insights from hindsight, and gaining a deeper appreciation for the complexities of what really happened in these events we think we know so well. So get ready to encounter remarkable individuals, pivotal moments, and fascinating insights that will make you appreciate health and safety, and environmental management as far more than just red tape… en-gb episodic Remarkable individuals, pivotal moments, and fascinating insights that will make you appreciate health and safety, and environmental management! RRC International Welcome to "Did History (Actually) Teach Us Anything" the podcast where we unravel the most well-known tales of calamity, mishap, and unforeseen consequences that have shaped the course of history, and consider whether we’ve actually learnt anything from them all these years later! In this podcast, we examine the historical events that you may think you know about already and the causes that lead to them, be they icebergs or baker’s ovens. We will consider whether these tragedies could have been avoided, and some of the surprising things we do differently now as a result. But this podcast isn't just about dates and events; it's about learning from the past, drawing insights from hindsight, and gaining a deeper appreciation for the complexities of what really happened in these events we think we know so well. So get ready to encounter remarkable individuals, pivotal moments, and fascinating insights that will make you appreciate health and safety, and environmental management as far more than just red tape… no RRC International marketing@rrc.co.uk https://rrc-history-pod.fireside.fm/ep9 97e76e5a-82d5-40bd-a5a7-d7d0d3124577 Mon, 02 Jun 2025 08:00:00 +0100 RRC International full 1 RRC International Ten years on from the horrific Alton Towers Smiler crash, we are asking the questions: how did a system designed for safety, fail so catastrophically? And could this devastating accident that left so many innocent riders injured have been prevented? 26:23 no A day of thrills turned into a nightmare at Alton Towers on 2nd June 2015, when what should have been a routine ride on the Smiler Rollercoaster, famed as one of the most intense and scariest rides in the theme park, ended in disaster, when a loaded rollercoaster train collided with an empty test car. The crash left every single rider injured, and for two riders, the impact was life-changing. Join us on this episode to discover how a system designed for safety failed so catastrophically and whether the blame could be put firmly on human error. RRC, health and safety, safety, NEBOSH, IOSH, Alton Towers, Smiler, Rollercoaster, Crash, 2015, Theme Park, Amputation, Thorpe Park, Chessington World of Adventures, Accident A day of thrills turned into a nightmare at Alton Towers on 2nd June 2015, when what should have been a routine ride on the Smiler Rollercoaster, famed as one of the most intense and scariest rides in the theme park, ended in disaster, when a loaded rollercoaster train collided with an empty test car. The crash left every single rider injured, and for two riders, the impact was life-changing.
Join us on this episode to discover how a system designed for safety failed so catastrophically and whether the blame could be put firmly on human error.

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Join us on this episode to discover how a system designed for safety failed so catastrophically and whether the blame could be put firmly on human error.

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