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The University of Chichester and
The University of Portsmouth
NEBOSH GENERAL CERTIFICATE
Course Handbook
March to June 2012
Course Duration:
15 March to 15 June 2012
Course Location:
Room 8.02,
8th
Floor, Mercantile House, University of Portsmouth, Hampshire
Terrace, Portsmouth, PO1 2EG.
CONTENTS
Page
1.
Welcome
3
2.
Course Team Members
4
3.
General Information
5
4.
Emergency Procedures
6
5.
Course Introduction
5.1 Syllabus Summary
5.2 Examination details
5.3 Learning Outcomes
5.4 Length and timing of the course
5.5 Certification and qualification
5.6 Course Evaluation
5.7 Scheme of Assessment
5.8 External verification
7
7
7
8
12
12
12
13
13
6.
Course Programme
14
7.
Reading List
18
8.
NEBOSH Information
19
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1. WELCOME
Dear Student
Welcome to your NEBOSH (National Examination Board in Occupational Safety and
Health) National General Certificate in Occupational Health and Safety Course. This
course is being provided by staff from The University of Chichester and The
University of Portsmouth Health and Safety Offices.
This handbook has been designed to provide you with useful information about your
course and should be read carefully at the beginning of the course and thereafter
used as a reference book for clarification. We hope you will find your course
interesting and rewarding.
To make the most of the opportunities open to you, it is important for you to
understand what the course involves, how the staff will work with you and your own
duties and responsibilities.
This Course Handbook will be used in conjunction with the University’s Policies and
Procedures on the Web Sites.
If you have any queries about the course or any of the topics covered please contact
one of the course team members.
Regards
THE COURSE TEAM
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2. COURSE TEAM MEMBERS
Lecturer
E-Mail
Anne Canning CMIOSH
Health and Safety
Officer, University of
Chichester
a.canning@chi.ac.uk
Kevin Hickman CMIOSH
Health and Safety
Advisor,
University of Chichester
k.hickman@chi.ac.uk
David Wright CMIOSH
SpDipEM
Health and Safety
Manager, University of
Portsmouth
david.wright@port.ac.uk
Mark White PgC GradIOSH
MIIRSM
Health and Safety
Adviser – Estates,
University of Portsmouth
mark.white@port.ac.uk
Health and Safety Support 8th Floor,
Office
Mercantile House,
University of Portsmouth,
Hampshire Terrace,
Portsmouth, PO1 2EG
Tel: 02392 845698
Lynda Martin
Service Centre and
Training Manager
lynda.martin@port.ac.uk
Carol Newlyn
Administrator
carol.newlyn@port.ac.uk
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3. GENERAL INFORMATION
Venue - The course will take place in Room 8.02, 8th Floor Mercantile House,
University of Portsmouth, Hampshire Terrace, Portsmouth, PO1 2EG.
Access - The 8th floor requires swipe card access. Employees of the University of
Portsmouth should bring their security cards with them every day. Advise the
Health and Safety Support Office if your card does not permit access. Employees of
the University of Chichester will be given a swipe card for the duration of the course.
These cards must be returned at the end of course.
Facilities - The ladies toilets are on the 8th floor. The gents toilets are on floors 9
and 7. You will need to take your swipe card with you.
Format - The format of the day is as follows:
09:00-10:30
10:30-10:45
10:45-12:15
12:15-13:00
13:00-14:30
14:30-14:45
14:45-16:15
Lesson
Tea Break
Lesson
Lunch
Lesson
Tea Break
Lesson
Refreshments – Tea, coffee, squash, water, and biscuits will be provided for the tea
breaks. Lunch is not included.
Absence - If you are absent from the course through illness / work commitments
please ring the Health and Safety Support Office on 02392 845698.
Smoking - Smoking is not permitted in University buildings. If necessary, please
smoke outside of the building.
Mobile Phones - Switch off mobile phones or turn them to silent mode.
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4. EMERGENCY PROCEDURES
MERCANTILE HOUSE
OUTSIDE CAFE PARISEN
THURSDAY MORNINGS
Wheelchair users should comply with their Personnel Emergency Evacuation Plan
(PEEP) or go to the nearest Refuge Point. Their presence should be made know to
a caretaker or fire marshal who will inform security or the fire service when they
arrive.
Caretakers and security staff are trained to respond quickly in the event of a fire and
to be present before the emergency services arrive.
FIRST AID - There is a list of First Aiders for the building by the lift or ring the
Caretakers on ext 3418.
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5. COURSE INTRODUCTION
National General Certificate in Occupational Safety and Health
The NEBOSH National General Certificate is a qualification designed to help those
with health and safety responsibilities (e.g. managers, supervisors and employee
representatives) to discharge more effectively their organisational duties and
functions.
The duration of study for the National General Certificate is normally 80-100 hours
plus private study and background reading.
5.1 Syllabus Summary
The syllabus is divided into 3 units. Each of the first two units is further divided into a
number of elements:
Unit NGC1: Management of health and safety
1. Foundations in health & safety
2. Health and safety management systems-Policy
3. Health & safety management systems-Organising
4. Health and safety management systems- Planning
5. Health and safety management systems-Measuring, audit and review
Unit NGC2: Controlling Workplace Hazards
1. Workplace hazards and risk control
2. Transport hazards and risk control
3. Musculoskeletal hazards and risk control
4. Work equipment hazards and risk control
5. Electrical safety
6. Fire safety
7. Chemical and biological health hazards and risk control
8. Physical and psychological health hazards and control
Unit NGC3: Practical Application
5.2 Examination details
The examination is held nationally four times a year and comprises two 2-hour
written papers and a practical assessment. Each written paper consists of one ‘longanswer’ question and ten ‘short-answer’ questions. All questions are compulsory.
The practical assessment is held in the candidate’s workplace and must be
completed by a date set by the centre, marked by the centre’s appointed Practical
Assessor and moderated by NEBOSH. The written papers and the practical
assessment must be taken at the same centre and all three parts must be completed
satisfactorily at the same sitting for a pass to be awarded. There are no partial
passes. Registration forms for the examination are obtained from centres approved
to run National General Certificate courses.
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5.3
Learning Outcomes
Unit NGC1: Management of health and safety
Element 1: Foundations in health and safety
Learning Outcomes
On completion of this element, candidates should be able to demonstrate
understanding of the content through the application of knowledge to familiar and
unfamiliar situations. In particular they should be able to:
1.1 Outline the scope and nature of occupational health and safety
1.2 Explain the moral and financial reasons for promoting good standards of health
and safety in the workplace
1.3 Explain the legal framework for the regulation of health and safety including
sources and types of law
1.4 Explain the scope, duties and offences of employers, managers, employees and
others under the Health and Safety at Work etc. Act 1974
1.5 Explain the scope, duties and offences of employers, managers, employees and
others under the Management of Health and Safety at Work Regulations
1.6 Outline the legal and organisational health and safety roles and responsibilities of
clients and their contractors
Element 2: Health and safety management systems 1 - Policy
Learning Outcomes
On completion of this element, candidates should be able to demonstrate
understanding of the content through the application of knowledge to familiar and
unfamiliar situations. In particular they should be able to:
2.1 Outline the key elements of a health and safety management system
2.2 Explain the purpose and importance of setting policy for health and safety
2.3 Describe the key features and appropriate content of an effective health and
safety policy
Element 3: Health and safety management systems 2 -
Organising
Learning Outcomes
On completion of this element, candidates should be able to demonstrate
understanding of the content through the application of knowledge to familiar and
unfamiliar situations. In particular they should be able to:
3.1 Outline the organisational health and safety roles and responsibilities of
employers, directors and managers
3.2 Explain the concept of health and safety culture and its significance in the
management of health and safety in an organisation
3.3 Outline the human factors which influence behaviour at work in a way that can
affect health and safety
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3.4 Explain how health and safety behaviour at work can be improved
3.5 Outline the need for emergency procedures and the arrangements for contacting
emergency services
3.6 Outline the requirements for, and effective provision of, first aid in the workplace
Element 4: Health and safety management systems 3 -
Planning
Learning outcomes
On completion of this element, candidates should be able to demonstrate
understanding of the content through the application of knowledge to familiar and
unfamiliar situations. In particular they should be able to:
4.1 Explain the importance of planning in the context of health and safety
management systems
4.2 Explain the principles and practice of risk assessment
4.3 Explain the general principles of control and a basic hierarchy of risk reduction
measures
4.4 Identify the key sources of health and safety information
4.5 Explain what factors should be considered when developing and implementing a
safe system of work for general activities
4.6 Explain the role and function of a permit-to-work system
Element 5: Health and safety management systems - Measuring, audit and review
Learning outcomes
On completion of this element, candidates should be able to demonstrate
understanding of the content through the application of knowledge to familiar and
unfamiliar situations. In particular they should be able to:
5.1 Outline the principles, purpose and role of active and reactive monitoring
5.2 Explain the purpose of, and procedures, for health and safety auditing
5.3 Explain the purpose of, and procedures for, investigating incidents (accidents,
cases of work-related ill-health and other occurrences)
5.4 Describe the legal and organisational requirements for recording and reporting
incidents
5.5 Explain the purpose of, and procedures for, regular reviews of health and safety
performance
Unit NGC2: Controlling workplace risks
Element 1: Workplace hazards and risk control
Learning outcomes
On completion of this element, candidates should be able to demonstrate
understanding of the content through the application of knowledge to familiar and
unfamiliar situations. In particular they should be able to:
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1.1 Outline common health, welfare and work environment requirements in the
workplace
1.2 Explain the risk factors and appropriate controls for violence at work
1.3 Explain the effects of substance misuse on health and safety at work and control
measures to reduce such risks.
1.4 Explain the hazards and control measures for the safe movement of people in
the workplace
1.5 Explain the hazards and control measures for safe working at height
1.6 Explain the hazards of, and control measures for, excavations
Element 2: Transport hazards and risk control
Learning outcomes
On completion of this element, candidates should be able to demonstrate
understanding of the content through the application of knowledge to familiar and
unfamiliar situations. In particular they should be able to:
2.1 Explain the hazards and control measures for the safe movement of vehicles in
the workplace
2.2 Outline the factors associated with driving at work that increase the risk of an
incident and the control measures to reduce work related driving risks
Element 3: Musculo-skeletal hazards and risk control
Learning outcomes
On completion of this element, candidates should be able to demonstrate
understanding of the content through the application of knowledge to familiar and
unfamiliar situations. In particular they should be able to:
3.1 Explain work processes and practices that may give rise to work-related upper
limb disorders and appropriate control measures
3.2 Explain the hazards and control measures which should be considered when
assessing risks from manual handling activities
3.3 Explain the hazards, precautions and procedures to reduce the risk in the use of
lifting and moving equipment with specific reference to manually operated load
moving equipment
3.4 Explain the hazards and the precautions and procedures to reduce the risk in
the use of lifting and moving equipment with specific reference to mechanically
operated load moving equipment
Element 4: Work equipment hazards and risk control
Learning outcomes
On completion of this element, candidates should be able to demonstrate
understanding of the content through the application of knowledge to familiar and
unfamiliar situations. In particular they should be able to:
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4.1
4.2
4.3
4.4
Outline general requirements for work equipment
Explain the hazards and controls for hand-held tools
Describe the main mechanical and non-mechanical hazards of machinery
Explain the main control measures for reducing risk from machinery hazards
Element 5: Electrical safety
Learning outcomes
On completion of this element, candidates should be able to demonstrate
understanding of the content through the application of knowledge to familiar and
unfamiliar situations. In particular they should be able to:
5.1 Outline the principles, hazards and risks associated with the use of electricity in
the workplace
5.2 Outline the control measures that should be taken when working with electrical
systems or using electrical equipment in normal workplace conditions
Element 6: Fire safety
Learning outcomes
On completion of this element, candidates should be able to demonstrate
understanding of the content through the application of knowledge to familiar and
unfamiliar situations. In particular they should be able to:
6.1 Describe the principles of fire initiation, classification and spread
6.2 Outline the principles of fire risk assessment
6.3 Describe the basic principles of fire prevention and the prevention of fire spread
in buildings
6.4 Identify the appropriate fire alarm system and fire-fighting equipment for a simple
workplace
6.5 Outline the factors which should be considered when implementing a successful
evacuation of a workplace in the event of a fire
Element 7: Chemical and biological health hazards and risk control
Learning outcomes
On completion of this element, candidates should be able to demonstrate
understanding of the content through the application of knowledge to familiar and
unfamiliar situations. In particular they should be able to:
7.1 Outline the forms of, the classification of, and the health risks from exposure to,
hazardous substances
7.2 Explain the factors to be considered when undertaking an assessment of the
health risks from substances commonly encountered in the workplace
7.3 Explain the use and limitations of Workplace Exposure Limits including the
purpose of long term and short term exposure limits
7.4 Outline control measures that should be used to reduce the risk of ill-health from
exposure to hazardous substances
7.5 Outline the hazards, risks and controls associated with specific agents
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7.6 Outline the basic requirements related to the safe handling and storage of waste
Element 8: Physical and psychological health hazards and risk
control
Learning outcomes
On completion of this element, candidates should be able to demonstrate
understanding of the content through the application of knowledge to familiar and
unfamiliar situations. In particular they should be able to:
8.1 Outline the health effects associated with exposure to noise and appropriate
control measures
8.2 Outline the health effects associated with exposure to vibration and appropriate
control measures
8.3 Outline the health effects associated with ionising and non-ionising radiation and
outline appropriate control measures
8.4 Outline the causes and effects of stress at work and appropriate control
measures
Unit NGC3: Health and safety practical application
Purpose and Aim
The aim of this unit is to assess a candidate’s ability to complete successfully two
activities:
• To carry out, unaided, a safety inspection of a workplace, identifying the more
common hazards, deciding whether they are adequately controlled and,
where necessary, suggesting appropriate and cost effective remedial action
• To prepare a report that persuasively urges management to take appropriate
action, explaining why such action is needed (including reference to possible
breaches of legislation) and identifying, with due consideration of reasonable
practicability, the remedial measures that should be implemented.
5.4 Length and timing of the course
The course will last 11 weeks or days. Intakes will be as required.
5.5 Certification and qualification
On successful completion of the 3 part exam students will receive the nationally
recognised and certified qualification issued by NEBOSH.
5.6 Course Evaluation
There will be a Programme Review Board during the latter part of the course. The
class will have the opportunity to air their views on the course, facilities, resources,
lecturers, etc. A questionnaire will be handed out at the end of the course to gain
feedback in order to evaluate the adequacy of the course and suitability of the
teaching styles and resources. The questionnaire will be anonymous. From the
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comments obtained the course will be further developed and salient points written
into the courses overall action plan.
5.7 Scheme of Assessment
There will be formative progress tests at week 9 and 10. These will be NEBOSH
style questions and a workshop inspection. At the end of the course there will be a
summative three part Certificate exam – 2 No. 2hour written exams and 1 no.
practical examination.
5.8 External verification
The NEBOSH General Certificate written exams are sent directly to NEBOSH who
mark and verify them nationally. The inspection report is marked and verified within
the University and the results are sent to NEBOSH who can randomly call in scripts
for external verification.
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NEBOSH National General Certificate 12 Week Programme 2012
AM 0900-1215
Week
NGC1: Management of H & S
1
University Induction AC
15.03.12
Course overview and objectives.
Study skills
Foundation AC
1.1 Outline the scope and nature of
occupational health and safety
1.2 Explain the moral and financial
reasons for promoting good
standards of health and safety in
the workplace
2
Foundation DW
22.03.12 1.5 Explain the scope, duties and
offences of employers, managers,
employees and others under the
Management of Health and Safety
at Work Regulations
4.4 Identify the key sources of
health and safety information
PM 1300-16.15
NGC2: Controlling workplace hazards
Foundation DW
1.3 Explain the legal framework for the
regulation of health and safety including
sources and types of law
1.4 Explain the scope, duties and offences
of employers, managers, employees and
others under the Health and Safety at
Work etc. Act 1974
Fire DW
6.1 Describe the principles of fire initiation,
classification and spread
6.2 Outline the principles of fire risk
assessment
6.3 Describe the basic principles of fire
prevention and the prevention of fire
spread in
buildings
6.4 Identify the appropriate fire alarm
system
and fire-fighting equipment for a simple
workplace
3
Policy KH
29.03.12 2.1 Outline the key elements of a
health and safety management
system
2.2 Explain the purpose and
importance of setting policy for
health and safety
2.3 Describe the key features and
appropriate content of an effective
health and safety policy
6.5 Outline the factors which should be
considered when implementing a
successful
evacuation of a workplace in the event of a
fire
Work Equipment AC
4.1 Outline general requirements for work
equipment
4.2 Explain the hazards and controls for
handheld tools
4.3 Describe the main mechanical and
nonmechanical hazards of machinery
4.4 Explain the main control measures for
reducing risk from machinery hazards
3.3 Explain the hazards, precautions and
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procedures to reduce the risk in the use of
lifting
and moving equipment with specific
reference
to manually operated load moving
equipment
3.4 Explain the hazards and the
precautions and
procedures to reduce the risk in the use of
lifting
and moving equipment with specific
reference to
mechanically operated load moving
equipment
4
Organising KH
05.04.12 1.6 Outline the legal and
organisational health and safety
roles and responsibilities of clients
and their contractors
3.1 Outline the organisational
health and safety roles and
responsibilities of employers,
directors and managers
12.04.12
HOLIDAY
5
Risk Assessment AC
19.04.12 4.1 Explain the importance of
planning in
the context of health and safety
management systems
4.2 Explain the principles and
practice of risk assessment
4.3 Explain the hierarchy of risk
reduction
Vehicle Movement AC
1.4 Explain the hazards and control
measures
for the safe movement of people in the
workplace
2.1 Explain the hazards and control
measures
for the safe movement of vehicles in the
workplace
2.2 Outline the factors associated with
driving at
work that increase the risk of an incident
and the
control measures to reduce work related
driving
risks
HOLIDAY
Chemical & Biological DW
7.1 Outline the forms of, the classification
of,
and the health risks from exposure to,
hazardous substances
7.2 Explain the factors to be considered
when
undertaking an assessment of the health
risks
from substances commonly encountered in
the
workplace
7.3 Explain the use and limitations of
Workplace
Exposure Limits including the purpose of
long
term and short term exposure limits
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6
Control Measure AC
26.04.12 4.4 Identify the key sources of
health and
safety information
4.5 Explain the factors to be
considered when developing
and implementing a SSW for
general activities
4.6 Explain the role and function of
a permit-to-work system
7
Culture KH
03.05.12 3.2 Explain the concept of health
and safety culture and its
significance in the
management of health and safety in
an organisation
3.3 Outline the human factors
which influence behaviour at work
in a way that can affect health and
safety
3.4 Explain how health and safety
behaviour at work can be improved
8
Monitoring KH
10.05.12 5.1 Outline the principles, purpose
and role of active and reactive
monitoring
Cont:
5.3 Explain the purpose of, and
procedures for, investigating
incidents
(accidents, cases of work-related illhealth and other occurrences)
5.4 Describe the legal and
organisational requirements for
recording and reporting incidents
9
MOCK EXAM KH
17.05.12
Audit & Review KH
5.2 Explain the purpose of, and
procedures, for health and safety
auditing
5.5 Explain the purpose of, and
procedures for, regular reviews of
health and safety performance
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Chemical & Biological DW
7.4 Outline control measures that should
be
used to reduce the risk of ill-health from
exposure to hazardous substances
7.5 Outline the hazards, risks and controls
associated with specific agents
7.6 Outline the basic requirements related
to the
safe handling and storage of waste
Physical MW
8.1 Outline the health effects associated
with
exposure to noise and appropriate control
measures
8.2 Outline the health effects associated
with
exposure to vibration and appropriate
control
measures
8.3 Outline the health effects associated
with
ionising and non-ionising radiation and
outline
appropriate control measures
Musculoskeletal MW
3.1 Explain work processes and practices
that
may give rise to work-related upper limb
disorders and appropriate control
measures
3.2 Explain the hazards and control
measures
which should be considered when
assessing
risks from manual handling activities
Recap 3.3 & 3.4. MH hazards and manual
operated load handling equipment.
MOCK EXAM MW
Electrical MW
5.1 Outline the principles, hazards and
risks associated with the use of electricity
in the workplace
5.2 Outline the control measures that
should be taken when working with
electrical
systems or using electrical equipment in
normal workplace conditions
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MOCK EXAM FEEDBACK AC
24.05.12
Welfare AC
3.5 Outline the need for emergency
procedures and the arrangements for
contacting emergency services
3.6 Outline the requirements for, and
effective provision of, first aid in the
workplace
1.1 Outline common health, welfare and
work
environment requirements in the workplace
1.2 Explain the risk factors and appropriate
controls for violence at work
1.3 Explain the effects of substance misuse
on
health and safety at work and control
measures
to reduce such risks.
11
NGC 3 Briefing. Practical exam and
31.05.12 report writing. Revision, Exam
technique
KH
8.4 Outline the causes and effects of stress
at
work and appropriate control measures
Construction Activities MW
1.4 Explain the hazards and control
measures
for the safe movement of people in the
workplace
1.5 Explain the hazards and control
measures
for safe working at height
1.6 Explain the hazards of, and control
measures for, excavations
07.06.12
HOLIDAY
12
Revision
14.06.12 Course Evaluation AC DW KH MW
EXAMS Written Examination
15.06.12
NGC1 Paper
22.06.12 NGC3 to be handed in
Recap ptw/ssw and confined space
HOLIDAY
Revision
Written Examination
NGC2 Paper
Timetables are live documents and are adjusted to meet the needs of the learners and
their progress through the course. Changes can and will be made. Therefore the
above should be used as a guide only.
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7. READING LIST
NEBOSH recommend the following books as useful study material:
“Introduction to Health and Safety at Work” – supplied to you.
“Reducing Error and Influencing Behaviour” HS(G)48
http://books.hse.gov.uk/hse/public/saleproduct.jsf?catalogueCode=9780717624522
“Successful Health and Safety Management.” HS(G)65
http://books.hse.gov.uk/hse/public/saleproduct.jsf?catalogueCode=9780717612765
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NEBOSH Information
Terms and Conditions
All students must be aware of the NEBOSH Student Terms and Conditions
document. Please see:
http:/www.nebosh.org.uk/students/becoming_a_student/default.asp
Appeals
All students must be aware of the NEBOSH policy on enquiries about results and the
appeals process.
More information about the Enquiries About Results (EARs) and Appeals policy and
procedures can be found at:
http://www.nebosh.org.uk/students/currently_studying/default.asp?cref=42&ct=2
The role of SQA Accreditation in Appeals
http://www.sqa.org.uk/sqa/42333.html
Further details can be found in the NEBOSH Enquiries About results and Appeals
policy document. NEBOSH policy documents for use by candidates and course
providers can be found here:
http://www.nebosh.org.uk/About_Nebosh/
SQA continue to conduct regular monitoring of course providers offering SQA
accredited qualifications across the UK and we would like to take this opportunity to
thank you for your continued assistance and co-operation. If you have any queries or
require any further information please do not hesitate to contact our Accreditation
department by email: accreditation@nebosh.org.uk or calling 0116 2634729.
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