Product Safety
Product Safety is a documentary series by Destin Sandlin that examines manufacturing and safety practices across American industries. Conducted over four years, the project investigates how consumer products are designed, manufactured, tested, and regulated to meet safety standards. The series combines direct observation of manufacturing facilities with interviews of engineers, safety officials, and industry experts to document both formal safety protocols and the practical realities of product development.
Scope and Methodology
The project takes an empirical approach to understanding how safety standards are established and enforced in practice. Rather than relying solely on regulatory documentation or industry claims, Sandlin visits production facilities to observe manufacturing processes firsthand. This methodology reveals the gap between theoretical safety requirements and actual implementation on factory floors, as well as the engineering decisions and trade-offs that influence product safety outcomes.
Focus Areas
The series examines safety across multiple industries and product categories, exploring how different sectors approach risk assessment, quality control, and compliance. By documenting diverse manufacturing environments and regulatory frameworks, the project provides insight into systemic patterns in how American industry manages consumer safety.
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