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.
Episodes
146 episodes
Innovation in America: Crescent Bronze Metallics Add Sparkle to Paint!
Lisa Schefsky, Vice-President, Contract Manufacturing Sales, explains Crescent Bronze Metallics' latest colors, and how Disney's "Frozen" used their "Diamond Ice" and "Sapphire Ice" metallic paints to great effect!
Innovation in America: Great Lakes Laboratories, Floor Cleaning Experts!
Dave interviews CEO Ron Hoge of Great Lakes Laboratories in Livonia, Michigan. Mr. Hoge discusses concrete floor cleaning, preparation, and the products they offer for various challenging industrial and commercial environments.
Warehouse Safety By Design - Pt 8 Warehouse Management Systems
In this episode No. 8 of 8 on Warehouse Safety By Design, Dave explains the five top safety and operations management systems most likely to deliver success in achieving robust safety and operational efficiency.
Warehouse Safety By Design - Pt 7 Life Safety (NFPA 101)
Dave discusses ten key design, construction and operating considerations necessary to assure life safety in today's warehouses. Many of these issues stem from lessons learned from past fire losses, shaping today's fire, life-safety, and buildin...
Warehouse Safety By Design - Pt 6 Fire Protection, A Strategic Approach
Dave discusses the critical importance of proper design and project scoping for fire protection systems during the new warehouse site selection process. He reviews ten essential focus areas and highlights common design failures that must be avo...
Warehouse Safety By Design - Pt 5 Commodity Classification (NFPA 13)
In this episode in a series on designing and siting a warehouse, Dave provides a brief overview of "commodity classification," an essential step in identifying the fire risk and fire load of materials stored. This step is critical to achieve pr...
Warehouse Safety By Design - Pt 4 The Hazardous Materials Warehouse
Dave reviews safe warehouse design principles for the hazardous materials warehouse, focusing on the critical features of containment and drainage.
Warehouse Safety By Design - Pt 3 Energy and Risk Considerations
In this Part 3 of the series "Warehouse Safety By Design," Dave discusses areas of due diligence considered deep dive essentials during the review and consideration process: "Utilities," especially, "Energy and Risk Considerations." ...
Warehouse Safety By Design - Pt 2 Environmental Due Diligence
In this 2nd podcast in the "Warehouse Safety By Design" series, Dave explains key principles behind environmental due diligence, why and when pre-construction inspections and investigations are made, and what the differences are between Phase I...
Warehouse Safety By Design - Pt 1 Overview on Design, Safety and Construction
Dave describes the three first considerations for warehouse design, safety and construction: Product and business demand, transportation and logistics, and own vs. lease vs. 3rd party distribution. In this brief, opening podcast, Dave hints at ...
Auld Lang Syne - A Timeless Spirit
Inspired by the enduring spirit of "Auld Lang Syne," Dave reflects on the origins and beauty of this timeless music on Mighty Line Minute. "Auld Lang Syne" serves as a reminder to honor the past, celebrate the pre...
Scott McKee, Cleveland's Jazz Trumpeter
Dave introduces Cleveland jazz trumpeter, Scott McKee on this issue of Mighty Line Minute, with the music he wrote entitled "Air for Trumpet." Mr. McKee is featured on the song, which was orchestrated for solo trumpet. Strings were recorded and...
A One-on-One with Jason Sperry, Chief Operating Officer of Veteran Service Brands!
Jason Sperry from Veteran Service Brands shares the growth story of GForce Franchise Group, which has expanded to 48 locations since 2017. The company focuses on hiring veterans, fostering a strong community among franchisees. Unique operations...
Interview with Keith Perhacs, Expert in Mighty Line Floor Safety Signs!
Dave interviews Keith Perhacs, Sales Operations Manager at ShieldMark Inc. / Mighty Line Tape, and discusses the company's fast-moving floor safety sign products. Keith discuss compliance with codes and standards and the speed, flexibilit...
A Thanksgiving Message
The folks at Mighty Line® give thanks to the bounties provided by the earth and those who work hard nurture it, while acknowledging the unique messages behind the tradition of Thanksgiving.
Influencing Safe Workplace Behaviors with Wes Wyatt
Dave interviews podcaster Wes Wyatt of Warehouse Safety Tips, and focuses in on key ways to influence safe behaviors in the work environment. "Leading by example" is just one way that everyone can work toward achieving a safe workplace. Employe...
Jewels of the North - Cleveland, Ohio's Lakefront Parks!
Dave describes two of his favorite parks along Northeast Ohio's lakefront - Edgewater Park in Cleveland, and Huntington Beach to the West. He visits their wonderful walkways, piers and public views of beautiful Lake Erie and the Cleveland skyli...
Staying Fit: Cleveland MetroParks' Rocky River Reservation
Dave describes the benefits of taking time to achieve peace, solitude, fitness and recreation by spending quality time in the renowned Cleveland MetroParks' Rocky River Reservation. The reservation became the first of 18 reservations, establish...
Cleveland MetroParks' Emerald Necklace - Northeast Ohio's Brilliant Gem!
Dave reviews Cleveland's MetroParks history and its establishment as one of the most recognized and valued local park systems in the United States, known as "The Emerald Necklace."
Photo Chemical Machining and Innovation - PCM Products Inc.
Dave interviews Paul J. Richards, President of PCM Products Inc., a world-recognized leader in photo chemical machining and manufacturing, headquartered in Titusville, Florida. Their products have been developed and used throughout a wide range...
The Gift of Music - Tuning Your Piano!
Dave finds a free piano (!) and finds it necessary to have it tuned. He turns to "Piano Tuner Extraordinaire" Mark Graham, who serviced Baldwin-Wallace University's Conservatory of Music for decades for piano tuning and advice. Dave asserts tha...
Recycling a Free Piano: Giving the Gift of Music!
Dave describes the process of obtaining a cheap piano and re-purposing its use for a beginning piano player. A Baldwin piano, obtained with a winning $5 bid from a local school, was given a new life and purpose with some fresh stain, minor repa...
Exploring Cleveland's Culinary Deli and Bakery Gem: Lehman's in Westlake!
Dave interviews Baker Extraordinaire, Kayla and Owner George Bagsarian on the unique history of Lehman's Deli and Bakery. Lehman's began as a fruit orchard and farm market on Detroit Road in Westlake, Ohio, who served the community during World...