Mighty Line Minute with Dave Tabar - Talking Safety Codes & Standards, Music, and Business Innovation
The Mighty Line Minute podcast is part of the Safety Stripes Podcast Network, sponsored by Mighty Line floor tape and signs. Hosted by Dave Tabar, episodes air primarily on Mondays and deliver focused, engaging content on workplace safety, operations, and industrial best practices. In addition to safety standards such as OSHA, ANSI, NFPA, ISO, and others, the podcast explores the practical implications of regulatory compliance, risk management, and loss control. Occasional episodes feature unique topics — including music, entertainment, and innovations — “for the good of the order,” offering both insight and inspiration. Follow to stay informed and ahead in safety and beyond.
Another regular segment within the Safety Stripes Network is Warehouse Safety Tips, hosted by Wes Wyatt every Wednesday. These episodes offer practical safety advice and insights tailored to warehouse environments, covering topics such as hearing conservation, proper use of personal protective equipment (PPE), and more.
Both segments of the podcast network are highly practical, offering listeners strategies, expert interviews, and case studies to enhance safety across various work environments. They also align closely with Mighty Line’s product offerings, highlighting the critical role of high-quality safety markings—such as Mighty Line floor tape—in preventing accidents and supporting efficient operations. For more safety tips and toolbox topics related to floor tape, visit Mighty Line’s official blog. You can also request free samples of floor tape and floor signs there.
Mighty Line Minute with Dave Tabar - Talking Safety Codes & Standards, Music, and Business Innovation
Safety Standards in Film Production
Dave provides a brief overview of fire and life-safety codes and standards for film and television production studios, soundstages and production locations. NFPA 140, Standard for Film and Television Production is referenced in addition to California OSHA and other key codes/standards such as the International Fire and Building Codes (IBC/IFC).
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Ep. 30 Mighty Line Minute: Safety Standards in Film Production
Greetings everyone, this is Dave again with Mighty Line Minute. Looking forward to talking to you today about safety, the work environment, and innovation. So stay tuned!
When we talk about workplace safety and health, we commonly think about industrial environments: storage and warehousing, manufacturing, distribution.
We also think about vehicle safety, knowing full well, the everyday risks that we assume while driving our own vehicles in all sorts of hazardous conditions.
We don't often think about the hazards and risks in filmmaking until of course we hear or see tragic news on television or in the news. Examples include a stunt driver injured in a motorcycle chase scene in Cleveland. An accidental fatal shooting near Santa Fe, or a crushing amputation and fatality in Cape Town, South Africa.
Fire life, safety and means of egress are universal safety, health, and risk control considerations throughout the entire entertainment industry.
California, by way of example, has unique permit requirements for employing young actors. Special requirements for working at elevations, and high altitudes. Working in extreme temperatures. And where pyrotechnics or special effects are involved. Additionally, there are further regulations.
Film production, of course is unique, and many of the same standards that apply to manufacturing and warehousing environments also apply to film production environments.
Here at Mighty Line, orders have come in for floor safety signage and floor striping from the entertainment industry. Production facilities, soundstages and sets all deal with means of egress. Most professional studios also use powered industrial trucks.
For example, the use and storage of firearms, prop guns, ammunition, and flammable, or explosive materials, and related training or registration, are elements of an effective program.
From an OSHA standpoint, California also requires a comprehensive Injury and Illness Prevention Program, industry-specific safety programs for stunt coordination and live action sequences. Comprehensive risk assessments, emergency response plans, training and competency, health, and wellness programs to prevent fatigue and stress. Workplace ergonomics, management of noise exposure, fire prevention and control, and dedicated safety personnel.
And further to those requirements, the National Fire Protection Association NFPA 140 establishes national standards covering fire protection, property protection and life safety in motion, picture and television production for industry soundstages, production facilities, and production locations.
Regardless of the type of occupancy you or your employer may be involved in, you should always learn more about and pay attention to NFPA's fire and life safety codes and standards, as well as any applicable local state or provincial fire and building codes. They may include the International Building and Fire Codes, common in the U.S., as they are essential to assuring building occupancy, fire and life safety as well.
So here at Mighty Line, we continue to evolve and innovate. Be sure to let us know what's on your mind, and how we can be of help to improve your safety and operational excellence initiatives. We look forward to seeing you on the next podcast. And remember, regardless of the industry that you are in, or your employer may be involved with, we can offer solutions for each and every work environment.
Take care. Have a safe day!
