app02 Fri, 02 Oct 2026 13:19:40 +0000 Fireside (https://fireside.fm) https://rrc-history-pod.fireside.fm/tags/ism Fri, 02 Oct 2026 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/ep25 0039e5cf-a1aa-48d7-b783-ce47a79a1fe4 Fri, 02 Oct 2026 08:00:00 +0100 RRC International full 1 RRC International Join us as we journey through the mysteries, the enduring lessons of resilience and the haunting aftermath of this infamous historical event, the Great Chicago Fire. 20:04 no <p>Explore the infamous Great Chicago Fire of 1871, a disaster that has captivated imaginations for centuries. From the mythical tale of Mrs. O'Leary's cow to clandestine gambling, we unravel the mysteries behind its origin.<br> Amidst hot, dry, and windy conditions, fuelled by the city's wooden construction, this devastating fire claimed the lives of 300 people and razed 3.3 square miles of Chicago.<br> Join us on a journey through the haunting aftermath and enduring lessons of resilience that emerged from the ashes of this historic event. </p> RRC, health and safety, safety, safety laws, IOSH, NEBOSH, OSHA, Great Chicago Fire, fire, Chicago,  Great Fire of London, emergency management principles, Mrs. O'Leary, cow, DeKoven Street, 1871, river, emergency, catastrophe, fire department, city, wood, Explore the infamous Great Chicago Fire of 1871, a disaster that has captivated imaginations for centuries. From the mythical tale of Mrs. O'Leary's cow to clandestine gambling, we unravel the mysteries behind its origin.
Amidst hot, dry, and windy conditions, fuelled by the city's wooden construction, this devastating fire claimed the lives of 300 people and razed 3.3 square miles of Chicago.
Join us on a journey through the haunting aftermath and enduring lessons of resilience that emerged from the ashes of this historic event.

]]> Explore the infamous Great Chicago Fire of 1871, a disaster that has captivated imaginations for centuries. From the mythical tale of Mrs. O'Leary's cow to clandestine gambling, we unravel the mysteries behind its origin.
Amidst hot, dry, and windy conditions, fuelled by the city's wooden construction, this devastating fire claimed the lives of 300 people and razed 3.3 square miles of Chicago.
Join us on a journey through the haunting aftermath and enduring lessons of resilience that emerged from the ashes of this historic event.

]]> https://rrc-history-pod.fireside.fm/ep19 98a37b29-8285-4f09-8e11-1f6d189c1841 Thu, 02 Apr 2026 08:00:00 +0100 RRC International full 1 RRC International Join us as we uncover the mystery surrounding the sinking of the MS Estonia, and the lessons learned from this preventable tragedy that still shape maritime practices today. 21:18 no <p>The sinking of the MS Estonia in the Baltic Sea on September 28 1994, resulted in the tragic loss of 852 lives. One of the most significant maritime disasters in modern European history, this disaster was attributed to inadequate crew response, delayed alarm activation, lack of direction from the bridge, and failure to deploy distress flares. <br> Today we'll uncover the mystery surrounding this preventable tragedy, and the lessons learned that continue to shape maritime practices today. </p> RRC, health and safety, safety, NEBOSH, IOSH, Tallinn, MS Estonia, sinking, ship, disaster, catastrophe, peacetime sinking, Titanic,  International Safety Management, ISM, maritime safety, passenger ferry, Stockholm, boat, Baltic Sea, RO RO ferry, Viking Sally, sea, storm, waves, car deck, passengers, bow visor, The sinking of the MS Estonia in the Baltic Sea on September 28 1994, resulted in the tragic loss of 852 lives. One of the most significant maritime disasters in modern European history, this disaster was attributed to inadequate crew response, delayed alarm activation, lack of direction from the bridge, and failure to deploy distress flares.
Today we'll uncover the mystery surrounding this preventable tragedy, and the lessons learned that continue to shape maritime practices today.

]]> The sinking of the MS Estonia in the Baltic Sea on September 28 1994, resulted in the tragic loss of 852 lives. One of the most significant maritime disasters in modern European history, this disaster was attributed to inadequate crew response, delayed alarm activation, lack of direction from the bridge, and failure to deploy distress flares.
Today we'll uncover the mystery surrounding this preventable tragedy, and the lessons learned that continue to shape maritime practices today.

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