When you conduct a science or engineering project involving human subjects, you are responsible for their lives and well being. That is basic to science ethics and law.
I’m sure OSHA was called in by Isabella to make sure the Columbus’s crew was safe.
Sounds like you serve in the temple of lawyers and govt agencies. I prefer a mankind where rugged individuals do the ‘impossible’ then worry about the consequences later. ‘Cowboy Up’ is how real men do things. But we understand and love the fact that women are concerned for our welfare. It is a good balance for guys going f half cocked...to a point.