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Barricade Tapes

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  Barricade Tapes Over the last few decades life has changed a lot and now there is a solution to every possible problem. Warning Tapes, have been in use for decades now and one can easily act as a sign of prohibition. These  Caution Tapes  are designed in such a way that they are able to grab the attention of people on the very first go. The place confined within the tapes should be avoided by the general public at any cost. However, different types of tapes are used for different purposes and so one has to be very careful while making a choice. OSHA and ANSI provide precise specification for barricade tape colors. These are found in OSHA regulations. OSHA-Specified  Barricade Tape Colors Red / White for Fire Prevention and Protection Equipment Black / White for Housekeeping and Aisle Marking Magenta / Yellow for Radiation Hazards Green / White for Safety and First Aid Blue / White for Defective Machinery Orange / White for Traffic and Caution Warning Black / Yellow...
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Gifting Rice Bags & A Tutorial

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Rice Bags   It's time to make gifts and sometimes I need a gift that is something quick, easy and practical.  Rice bags are one of my go to fun gifts.  I use my own rice bag all the time for those aches and pains that creep up.  I've made rice bags in all shapes and sizes but this year I am opting for the divided long version. I know there are many variations but here is how I make mine: 1.  First I cut a piece of flannel into a rectangle - approximately 12" x 22". 2.  Turn one of the 12" ends under a half inch and press. 3.  Fold the rectangle in half long ways with right sides together.   4.  Starting at the folded edge, stitch a 1/4" seam along the two raw edges.  I like to sew this seam twice, the second seam just inside the first for extra stability. 5.  Turn the tube inside out and push the corners out.  Fold the tube in half and press a crease.  Fold each end to the center and press a crease.  The seams for eac...
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