web01.fireside.fm Tue, 02 Jun 2026 11:19:17 -0500 Fireside (https://fireside.fm) https://rrc-history-pod.fireside.fm/tags/risk Tue, 02 Jun 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/ep21 04a01216-ca5f-4a15-90e7-3aca62814044 Tue, 02 Jun 2026 08:00:00 +0100 RRC International full 1 RRC International In this episode we will discover the critical safety failures and serious errors of judgement that led to the Space Shuttle Challenger Disaster of 1986, and the profound impact the disaster had safety and risk management in the aerospace industry. 31:32 no <p>The Space Shuttle Challenger Disaster of 1986 was an unforgettable symbol of loss worldwide as seven astronauts and the shuttle were lost just 73 seconds after lift-off, as the nation watched on television. Caused by the failure of the critically cold-sensitive "O-ring" seals within the shuttle’s right solid rocket booster, along with serious errors of judgment, the disaster exposed profound weaknesses in NASA's safety programme and revealed a culture of accepting risks as the norm. <br> Join us as we uncover the series of events, the causes, and the profound impact this disaster had on safety, communication, and risk management in the aerospace industry. </p> RRC, health and safety, safety, NEBOSH, IOSH, Space Shuttle Challenger Disaster, aerospace disaster, 1986 aerospace disaster, Space Shuttle, NASA, space, O-ring, solid rocket booster, Ronald Raegan,  Office of Safety and Mission Assurance, OSMA, solid rocket booster seal, space disaster, space mission,  Cape Canaveral,  Spartan Halley spacecraft, Halley's comet, astronaut The Space Shuttle Challenger Disaster of 1986 was an unforgettable symbol of loss worldwide as seven astronauts and the shuttle were lost just 73 seconds after lift-off, as the nation watched on television. Caused by the failure of the critically cold-sensitive "O-ring" seals within the shuttle’s right solid rocket booster, along with serious errors of judgment, the disaster exposed profound weaknesses in NASA's safety programme and revealed a culture of accepting risks as the norm.
Join us as we uncover the series of events, the causes, and the profound impact this disaster had on safety, communication, and risk management in the aerospace industry.

]]> The Space Shuttle Challenger Disaster of 1986 was an unforgettable symbol of loss worldwide as seven astronauts and the shuttle were lost just 73 seconds after lift-off, as the nation watched on television. Caused by the failure of the critically cold-sensitive "O-ring" seals within the shuttle’s right solid rocket booster, along with serious errors of judgment, the disaster exposed profound weaknesses in NASA's safety programme and revealed a culture of accepting risks as the norm.
Join us as we uncover the series of events, the causes, and the profound impact this disaster had on safety, communication, and risk management in the aerospace industry.

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