Product Safety
Product Safety is a documentary series by Destin Sandlin that examines manufacturing and safety practices across American industries. Over the course of four years, the project investigates how consumer products are designed, manufactured, tested, and regulated. The series combines direct observation of manufacturing facilities with interviews of engineers, safety officials, and industry experts to understand both the formal safety protocols and practical realities of product development.
Focus and Approach
The series explores the gap between consumer assumptions about product safety and the actual standards and testing procedures that govern manufacturing. Rather than presenting safety as a simple checklist, the project documents the competing pressures, technical constraints, and decision-making processes that shape how products reach consumers. This includes examining regulatory frameworks, industry standards, and the choices manufacturers make when balancing safety, cost, and functionality.
Documentation Method
By embedding within manufacturing environments and engaging directly with practitioners in various industries, the project provides an inside perspective on how safety considerations are integrated into production. The documentary approach allows viewers to see both the intentional safeguards built into products and the reasoning behind industry practices, offering practical insight into a largely unseen aspect of consumer goods.
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