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Breaking Down Boxes

The document discusses material handling and breaking down boxes. It requires cut resistant gloves in kitchen areas and safety cutter training. When breaking down boxes, it lists hazards like lacerations and provides controls such as having enough space, avoiding holding boxes in the air, using a safety cutter, and cutting away from the body.

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Breaking Down Boxes

The document discusses material handling and breaking down boxes. It requires cut resistant gloves in kitchen areas and safety cutter training. When breaking down boxes, it lists hazards like lacerations and provides controls such as having enough space, avoiding holding boxes in the air, using a safety cutter, and cutting away from the body.

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Picture of task/equipment: Task: Material handling, Boxes

Name of Shop
Dining Services, Rooms
or Dept:
Job Title(s): All

Analyzed by: M. Williams

Date: 1/30/13

Required PPE:
Cut resistant glove (kitchen areas)

Required/Recommended Trainings:
Safety cutter training (Martor posters)

TASK HAZARDS CONTROLS


Breaking down boxes  Make sure you have enough space to
safely break down the box
 Avoid holding the box in the air while
breaking it down; use a safe hard surface
for support.
 Don cut gloves if available
Lacerations
 Use a safety cutter, such as at
www.martor.com or www.olfa.com. These
cutters retract once contact is lost with the
box.
 Cut the box pointing away from the body.
 Properly dispose of in a recycling bin.

Injury & Illness Prevention Program


Job Safety Analysis Form
501 Westwood Plaza, 4th Floor • Los Angeles, CA 90095
Phone: 310-825-5689 • Fax: 310-825-7076 • www.ehs.ucla.edu

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