<p>Who were the Radium Girls? In this episode, we discover the story of a group of women in 1917 who, by believing they were valiantly contributing to the war effort, suffered a terrible fate and ended up significantly changing workplace safety laws forever. <br>
Scientific awareness, safer workplace practices and workplace regulations were all born out of the unsafe use of radium in World War I factories, and the tragic consequences it had for these young women.</p>

Who were the Radium Girls? In this episode, we discover the story of a group of women in 1917 who, by believing they were valiantly contributing to the war effort, suffered a terrible fate and ended up significantly changing workplace safety laws forever. Scientific awareness, safer workplace practices and workplace regulations were all born out of the unsafe use of radium in World War I factories, and the tragic consequences it had for these young women.

The Radium Girls - 1917

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…

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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…

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