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United Kingdom · Compliance, quality and safety · Principal/Manager (12-16 years)

Health and Safety Manager

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  • Experience bandPrincipal/Manager (12-16 years)
  • Direct reports3-8 reports
  • Reports toDirector of EHS
  • UK framework levelUsually a manager, or the deepest specialist in a team

Also advertised as EHS Manager · Compliance & Safety Lead · Regional Safety Manager · Head of Health & Safety

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1From this job to a course

The qualifications matched to this job

CMI Level 5 NVQ Diploma in Management and Leadership Chartered Management Institute · Level 5 · covers 4 of 14 standards
NOCN Level 5 Diploma in Electronic and Communications Engineering NOCN · Level 5 · covers 2 of 14 standards
City & Guilds Level 6 Diploma in Occupational Health and Safety Practice City & Guilds Limited · Level 6 · covers 1 of 14 standards
NOCN Level 6 NVQ Diploma in Occupational Health and Safety Practice NOCN · Level 6 · covers 1 of 14 standards

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The units you would start with

Manage Health and Safety in own area of responsibility CMI Level 5 NVQ Diploma in Management and Leadership
Maintain Systems and Processes for Health, Safety, Welfare and Environmental Protection in a Working Environment NOCN Level 5 Diploma in Electronic and Communications Engineering
Maintain Systems and Processes for Health, Safety, Welfare and Environmental Protection in an Engineering Environment NOCN Level 5 Diploma in Computer Engineering (Information Technology and Data Science)
Organisational health and safety strategy City & Guilds Level 6 Diploma in Occupational Health and Safety Practice
Develop and Implement Health and Safety Review Systems NOCN Level 6 NVQ Diploma in Occupational Health and Safety Practice

The future skills this job leans on

AI Fluency working with AI as a thinking partner
Data Fluency turning numbers into a decision
AI Governance Fluency using AI responsibly
Sustainability Fluency building care for people and planet into the work
Change Fluency taking people through change
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5 units that map to this job, from the qualifications that cover it.

  1. Manage Health and Safety in own area of responsibility Chartered Management Institute · covers 4 of 14 standards Level 5
  2. Maintain Systems and Processes for Health, Safety, Welfare and Environmental Protection in a Working Environment NOCN · covers 2 of 14 standards Level 5
  3. Maintain Systems and Processes for Health, Safety, Welfare and Environmental Protection in an Engineering Environment NOCN · covers 1 of 14 standards Level 5
  4. Organisational health and safety strategy City & Guilds Limited · covers 1 of 14 standards Level 6
  5. Develop and Implement Health and Safety Review Systems NOCN · covers 1 of 14 standards Level 6
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2AI and this work

Will AI change your work as a Health and Safety Manager?

Nobody can say exactly how. Here is what this job is being asked for next, and where to start.

The new skills this role is being asked for

  • AI-Driven Safety Analytics & Predictive Modelling
  • Digital Transformation Leadership for EHS
Why each one is rising

The future skills this job leans on

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3What this role really is

A health and safety manager sets the safety strategy for a site or region and leads a small team. The job is to make sure people go home safe, and to build a culture where safety comes naturally.

4What you'd actually use

The tools this job runs on, and how well you'd need to know each one.

EHS Management Software (e.g., VelocityEHS, Cority, Intelex) Strategic

You'll be leading the selection, procurement, and enterprise-wide implementation of a new EHS platform, or managing existing system integration. This means managing vendor relationships, configuring modules for specific needs, and ensuring data integrity for strategic reporting.

Audit & Inspection Software (e.g., iAuditor by SafetyCulture) Architect

You'll set the enterprise-wide digital inspection strategy for your area. This involves mandating specific templates, reporting standards, and data consistency to ensure reliable data for regional or global roll-ups and strategic risk analysis.

LMS for Compliance Training (e.g., Cornerstone OnDemand, Absorb LMS) Strategic

You'll develop the annual EHS training matrix and budget for your area. This includes evaluating and selecting new training content providers or platforms to address emerging risks and ensuring all mandatory training is delivered and recorded effectively.

Chemical/SDS Management (e.g., Sphera, Chemwatch) Strategic

You'll oversee the entire chemical management programme for your area, ensuring compliance with regulations like REACH or GHS. This includes managing approvals for new chemicals, ensuring accurate SDS availability, and enterprise-level reporting on chemical inventory and risk.

Microsoft Power BI (or similar data visualisation tool) Expert

You'll integrate EHS data with operational and financial data to demonstrate the ROI of safety initiatives to the board or executive leadership. This means automating executive-level reporting, building compelling dashboards, and extracting actionable insights from complex datasets.

5What you get to decide, and how that grows

Power in a job isn't your title. It's what you're allowed to decide. Here's how it grows as you move up.

The choiceComing in Where you are nowThe step above
Budget Allocation for Safety Initiatives No authority. Proposes ideas to supervisor. Recommends specific purchases or training programmes to manager. Approves spending up to £5K for specific projects; consults manager for larger sums.
New Safety Procedure Implementation Follows existing procedures; reports issues. Suggests minor improvements to existing procedures. Designs and implements new site-specific procedures, consulting with operational leads and getting manager sign-off.
Response to Regulatory Inspection Findings Assists in gathering documentation; reports findings to supervisor. Drafts responses to minor findings for manager review. Leads the response plan for moderate findings, coordinating actions with relevant departments and seeking manager approval.
Hiring for Safety Team No involvement. Participates in interviews for junior roles. Interviews and provides feedback for junior roles; may lead recruitment for an Assistant.

6How you'll be judged

The scoreboard, and what is not on it. The hard targets, how often each is actually looked at, and the quiet signals that never reach a dashboard.

Total Recordable Incident Rate (TRIR)
The number of work-related injuries or illnesses per 100 full-time workers that result in medical treatment beyond first aid, lost time, restricted work, or transfer to another job.
Target · Reduce site/business unit TRIR by 10% annually.

If last year's TRIR was 2.0, you'll be aiming for 1.8 or lower this year for your area. This isn't just a number; it means fewer people getting hurt.

Near Miss Reporting Rate
The number of near-miss incidents reported per employee, which are incidents that could have caused harm but didn't.
Target · Increase near-miss reporting by 50% year-over-year.

If we had 100 near misses reported last year, you'll be pushing for 150 this year. It sounds counterintuitive, but more reports mean people are actually paying attention and we can fix things *before* someone gets hurt.

Audit Finding Closure Rate
The percentage of identified non-conformances or improvement opportunities from internal and external audits that have been fully addressed and closed.
Target · Close 90% of high-priority audit findings within 30 days.

If an external audit flags five major issues, you'll need to make sure four of them are sorted and signed off within a month. The remaining one should have a clear, agreed plan.

Safety Training Completion Rate
The percentage of employees completing mandatory safety training modules within their allocated timeframe.
Target · Maintain 95%+ completion rate for all mandatory training.

If we roll out a new manual handling course, you'll be chasing up those last few percent to make sure everyone's done it. It's about making sure everyone knows the rules.

Workers' Compensation Premium Reduction
The decrease in insurance premiums related to workplace injuries, often a direct reflection of improved safety performance.
Target · Deliver a 5% reduction in workers' compensation premiums through improved safety performance.

If our annual premium is £500,000, you'll be looking to save us £25,000 by making the workplace safer. It's a tangible financial benefit of good safety.

Safety Culture Maturity
How deeply embedded safety is in daily operations and employee behaviour, moving beyond just compliance.
  • You'll see it in things like employees proactively stopping unsafe acts (Stop Work Authority), managers discussing safety in operational meetings without prompting, and a high level of engagement in safety committees. We'll also measure this through anonymous employee surveys and observation audits.
Leadership Engagement in Safety
The visible commitment and active participation of senior operational leaders in safety initiatives.
  • This means site directors regularly joining safety walkabouts, actively participating in incident investigations (especially serious ones), and allocating resources (time, money, people) for safety improvements. They'll be asking you for updates, not just waiting for you to tell them.
Effectiveness of Safety Programmes
How well new safety initiatives (e.g., a new Permit to Work system, a BBS programme) are implemented and adopted.
  • You'll know it's working when you see consistent application of new procedures, positive feedback from employees, and a measurable impact on specific incident types. It's not just about launching a programme, but seeing it stick and make a difference.
Regulatory Compliance Confidence
The level of assurance that the site/region is consistently meeting all relevant health and safety legal requirements.
  • This shows up as successful external audits with zero major non-conformances, no enforcement notices from the HSE, and a clear, well-maintained audit trail for all compliance activities. You should feel confident that we're ready for any inspection, any time.

7Would you like it

Both sides. What people enjoy, and what grinds them down.

What people enjoy
Protecting People

You'll feel a deep sense of satisfaction when you see a safety improvement prevent an incident, or when an employee thanks you for making their workplace safer. The core driver here is knowing your work directly contributes to people going home unharmed.

Successfully implementing a new LOTO procedure that prevents a serious injury during maintenance work, or seeing a significant drop in a specific type of incident after a targeted training campaign.

Solving Complex Problems

You'll thrive on the challenge of unravelling complex incident chains, identifying hidden systemic issues, and designing robust, long-term solutions. It's like being a detective and an architect rolled into one, always looking for the 'why' and then building a better 'how'.

Investigating a recurring type of injury, discovering it's due to a combination of equipment design, training gaps, and time pressure, then developing a multi-faceted programme to address all three.

Driving Cultural Change

You'll enjoy the process of shifting mindsets, seeing employees and managers embrace safety as a shared value, not just a rule. This means coaching, influencing, and celebrating small wins that contribute to a bigger cultural shift.

Seeing a demonstrable increase in employees using Stop Work Authority without fear of reprisal, or witnessing operational teams proactively integrating safety into their planning sessions.

What frustrates people
  • The constant battle against apathy and resistance to change, especially from long-serving employees who 'always do it this way'.
  • Hearing 'safety is our number one priority' but then seeing resources or time for safety initiatives cut.
  • Dealing with the emotional burden of serious incidents, especially when you feel they could have been prevented.
  • The sheer volume of documentation and record-keeping that, while critical, can feel like it takes away from time on the floor.
  • Trying to implement enterprise-wide safety standards in a local context where 'our site is different'.
What this role does not give you
  • A quiet, predictable desk job with minimal interaction – you'll be out on the floor, in meetings, and dealing with people.
  • Instant gratification – cultural change and safety improvements take time and sustained effort.
  • A role where you're always popular – sometimes you'll have to make tough decisions that impact operations or individuals.
  • A place where you can avoid confrontation – you'll need to challenge unsafe behaviours and decisions.

8Who you work with

This role directly influences the safety culture, operational continuity, and regulatory compliance of a key business unit or region. Your decisions directly affect employee wellbeing, our public image, and the company's financial health through reduced incidents and insurance premiums. You're essentially the guardian of our people and our reputation in your area.

Inside the business
  • Site Directors and Operations Managers
  • HR Business Partners
  • Facilities Management
  • Legal Counsel
  • Finance Department
Outside the business
  • Health and Safety Executive (HSE)
  • Local Emergency Services
  • External Auditors
  • Key Vendors and Contractors
  • Industry Bodies (e.g., British Safety Council)

9What you need before you start

Not a wish list. The things you would be expected to already have.

  • Demonstrable track record of leading significant safety improvement initiatives in a complex operational environment (e.g., manufacturing, construction, logistics).
  • Proven experience in managing and developing a team of safety professionals, including performance management and coaching.
  • Extensive experience in conducting and leading complex incident investigations and Root Cause Analysis (RCA).
  • Expertise in designing, implementing, and maintaining ISO 45001 compliant management systems.
  • Strong financial acumen, including experience managing budgets and demonstrating return on investment for safety initiatives.
  • Ability to influence and engage senior operational leadership on safety matters, even when priorities conflict.

10What to practise next

Where the job is going, and what to do about it starting this week.

Advanced Ergonomics & Human Factors Integration

Critical within 12 months. As automation increases and work changes, understanding how human capabilities and limitations interact with systems becomes paramount. It's about designing work to fit the person, not the other way around, reducing musculoskeletal disorders and human error.

Cognitive Ergonomics · Macroergonomics · Participatory Ergonomics · Biomechanics of Injury

  • This month: Read a foundational text on Human Factors in Safety or Ergonomics.
  • Month 2: Identify a recurring manual handling or repetitive strain injury in your area and conduct a detailed ergonomic assessment.
  • Month 3: Propose and implement an ergonomic improvement based on your assessment, tracking its impact.
  • Month 4: Seek out an external expert or course on advanced ergonomics to deepen your knowledge.

Quick win: Start observing tasks with an 'ergonomic eye'—how are people moving? Are they straining? What simple changes could reduce effort?

Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) Reporting for EHS

Critical within 6 months. Investors, customers, and employees increasingly demand transparency on ESG performance. Your role will expand to include contributing to and validating the 'E' (Environmental) and 'S' (Social, including safety) aspects of our ESG reports. It's about tying safety performance to broader business sustainability.

Global Reporting Initiative (GRI) Standards · Task Force on Climate-related Financial Disclosures (TCFD) · SASB (Sustainability Accounting Standards Board) Standards · ESG Data Collection & Assurance

  • This month: Familiarise yourself with our company's current ESG report (if any) and identify the EHS-related sections.
  • Month 2: Research the GRI and SASB standards for your industry, noting key EHS indicators.
  • Month 3: Work with our Finance or Sustainability team to understand their ESG data needs and how your EHS data can contribute.
  • Month 4: Take an online course on ESG reporting fundamentals or attend a relevant industry workshop.

Quick win: Ensure your safety performance data is meticulously accurate and easily auditable, as this will be a key input for ESG reporting.

11Staying current once you are in

What people here do to keep up
  • Regularly attend industry conferences and seminars (e.g., Safety & Health Expo, IOSH conferences) to stay abreast of emerging trends and network with peers.
  • Actively participate in professional bodies like IOSH, perhaps joining a special interest group or local branch committee.
  • Undertake continuous professional development (CPD) through short courses or online modules on topics like human factors, process safety, or advanced data analytics.
  • Mentor junior safety professionals, as teaching others often solidifies your own understanding and leadership skills.
  • Publish articles or present on safety best practices within your industry, establishing yourself as a thought leader.

12The rising capability

The rising capability

Zavmo analysis

What's rising in its place

This is where the work is heading, and the higher pay with it. Get fluent here and the shift stops being a threat and starts being your edge.

AI-Driven Safety Analytics & Predictive Modelling

Critical within 12 months. AI is already transforming how we analyse vast datasets to spot trends and predict future risks. Managers who can't interpret or act on these insights will be left behind. It's about moving from reactive reporting to proactive risk forecasting.

  • Machine Learning Fundamentals
  • Data Visualisation with AI Tools
  • Ethical AI in Safety
  • Interpretable AI (XAI)

Digital Transformation Leadership for EHS

Important within 18 months. Manual processes and siloed data are becoming unsustainable. You'll need to lead the charge in adopting integrated EHS software, IoT sensors, and mobile solutions. It's about streamlining operations and making safety data instantly accessible.

  • EHS Software Integration
  • IoT and Wearable Technology in Safety
  • Mobile EHS Solutions
  • Cybersecurity for EHS Data

13What you’ll use

What you’ll use

Skills this role draws on

Technical

  • Advanced Risk Assessment Methodologies
  • Complex Incident Investigation & Root Cause Analysis (RCA)
  • Behaviour-Based Safety (BBS) Programme Design & Implementation
  • Emergency Response Planning (ERP) & Crisis Management
  • Management of Change (MOC) System Ownership

14The pathway

The pathway

How you actually get there, here

How you become one varies far more by country than what one does. This is the UK route. Most people take one of these ways in; the right one depends on where you're starting from.

  1. 1

    Senior Health & Safety Advisor (Internal Promotion)

    3-5 years as an Advisor

    Skills to master

    • Leading complex investigations, developing new procedures independently, mentoring junior staff, managing specific site-level programmes, and building strong relationships with site operational leadership.

    You're ready to move on when

    • Consistently exceeding performance expectations as a Senior Advisor.
    • Successfully leading cross-functional safety projects with demonstrable impact.
    • Proactively identifying strategic safety opportunities, not just reacting to issues.
    • Receiving positive feedback on your leadership and influencing skills from peers and superiors.
  2. 2

    Lead H&S Specialist / H&S Business Partner (External Hire)

    8-12 years in H&S, including 3-5 years in a lead role

    Skills to master

    • Managing H&S for multiple sites or a high-risk division, acting as a strategic safety partner to operational leaders, managing budgets for specific programmes, and demonstrating strong stakeholder management skills.

    You're ready to move on when

    • Proven track record of managing H&S for a significant business unit or multiple sites.
    • Experience in developing and implementing H&S strategies aligned with business objectives.
    • Strong leadership presence and ability to influence at all levels of an organisation.
    • Demonstrable experience in driving measurable improvements in safety performance.
  3. 3

    Operational Management with H&S Focus (Internal Transition)

    10-15 years in Operations, with significant H&S responsibilities

    Skills to master

    • Deep operational knowledge, understanding of production pressures, experience in implementing safety within an operational context, and a strong commitment to safety culture. This path usually involves a formal H&S qualification later in their career.

    You're ready to move on when

    • Demonstrated leadership in an operational role with a strong safety record.
    • Formal H&S qualifications (e.g., NEBOSH Diploma) obtained alongside operational experience.
    • A clear passion for safety, evidenced by proactive initiatives and a focus on employee wellbeing.
    • Ability to bridge the gap between operational demands and safety requirements effectively.

15Where this role leads

The long view: This work can lead to VP of EHS and Compliance, Chief Safety Officer, or Head of Risk Management, shaping policy and risk decisions across a whole organisation.

16Pay and demand

Pay & demand

Typical pay £46,444 a year Source: ONS Annual Survey of Hours and Earnings, 2025 (provisional), under the Open Government Licence v3.0

The figure is the median for full-time employees in the ONS occupation this job title codes to (Health and safety managers and officers), from the April 2025 survey, about six months old when published, as ASHE always is. It is that occupation's middle, not this role's. Half earn more.

The ten Future Fluencies

Zavmo analysis

The credential is what you can do today. These are what keep you valuable.

A qualification proves you can do the job as it's defined today. These ten are what decide whether you're still the obvious person for it in five years. They're the capabilities employers are now writing into senior roles faster than people are learning them. Zavmo weaves them through whatever you study, so you come out with both: the credential and the fluency.

The highlighted ones are the Fluencies your role leans on hardest, from how Health and Safety Manager is actually changing.

Where it leads

Roles this leads to

Also named as a next step, with no page in the catalogue yet:

  • Head of Operations (with strong H&S remit)

How you would learn this

One to one, on the work you already do

A tutor sets the task against your own job and marks the reasoning, at your pace. There is no cohort to fall behind.

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Applied to your work in Health and Safety Manager

This unit aims to enable learners to understand and manage health and safety within their own area of responsibility. Learners will gain knowledge of legal responsibilities, risk assessment, and risk minimisation strategies to promote a safe working environment.

How the thinking builds
  1. 1 Remember
  2. 2 Understand
  3. 3 Apply
  4. 4 Analyse
  5. 5 Evaluate
  6. 6 Create
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It is £70 a month, billed monthly. Your free first module is Future Fluency, and you can cancel any time.

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Health and Safety Manager
  • Advanced Risk Assessment Methodologies
  • Complex Incident Investigation & Root Cause Analysis (RCA)
  • Behaviour-Based Safety (BBS) Programme Design & Implementation
  • Emergency Response Planning (ERP) & Crisis Management
  • Management of Change (MOC) System Ownership
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17The detail, folded away

Everything else the record holds

The career branches in full, how AI is already showing up in the day-to-day, and the questions people ask about this job. Here when you want them, out of the way while you decide.

Where it leads next, rung by rung

Where it leads

The career path, and where it branches

Health and Safety Manager is a start, not a ceiling. Each step below asks for new skills and hands back more autonomy.

  1. Director of EHS (Level 6)

    3-5 years as a Health and Safety Manager

    From managing a site/region to setting multi-year EHS strategy for a large business unit or country, managing senior managers, and influencing executive leadership.

    • Global regulatory intelligence and compliance frameworks.
    • M&A due diligence and integration for EHS.
    • Sustainability reporting and ESG governance.
    • Advanced EHS technology roadmap development.

  2. Head of Operations (with strong H&S remit)

    4-6 years as a Health and Safety Manager

    Transitioning from a functional safety role to a broader operational leadership role, where safety is a core, integrated part of managing an entire operational division.

    • Lean manufacturing or operational excellence methodologies.
    • Quality management systems (e.g., ISO 9001).
    • Production planning and scheduling.
    • Contract negotiation and vendor management (beyond H&S specific).
Working with AI on the job

Working with AI

Where AI is starting to help

Let's be real, as a Health and Safety Manager, your plate is always full. From incident investigations to compliance checks, there's always more to do than hours in the day. But what if you could offload some of that heavy lifting to AI?

We're not talking about replacing your critical judgment or human empathy. Instead, think of AI as your super-efficient assistant, handling the tedious, time-consuming tasks so you can focus on what truly matters: strategic risk reduction, team leadership, and building a world-class safety culture. Here's how AI can actually make your life easier:

Automated Incident Reporting & Analysis

Imagine dictating your notes from an incident scene directly into an AI tool. It'll transcribe them, draft a structured first report, and even flag missing information or potential root causes based on past data. It can also summarise key trends from hundreds of incident reports in minutes, helping you spot patterns you might have missed.

Predictive Risk Spotting & Prioritisation

AI can crunch through vast amounts of data—past incidents, inspection findings, near misses, even weather patterns—to identify hidden correlations and predict where your next 'hot spot' for an incident might be. This means you can proactively deploy resources to areas of highest risk, rather than reacting after the fact. It's like having a crystal ball for safety.

Instant Regulatory Research & Policy Drafting

Need to understand the latest HSE guidance on a specific hazard, or draft a new policy document? Ask an AI assistant. It can summarise dense legal texts, compare regulations across different regions, and even help you draft policy documents or toolbox talks in a fraction of the time it would take manually. No more sifting through endless government websites.

AI-Assisted Hazard Detection & Compliance Monitoring

Think about AI-powered camera systems that can monitor live video feeds from high-risk areas. These systems can automatically detect if someone enters a restricted zone without proper PPE, or if a machine guard is open, sending real-time alerts. This shifts safety monitoring from periodic checks to continuous, proactive surveillance, freeing up your team for more complex tasks.

Common questions

Common questions

How do you become a Health and Safety Manager?

Common routes in include Senior Health & Safety Advisor (Internal Promotion) (3-5 years as an Advisor), Lead H&S Specialist / H&S Business Partner (External Hire) (8-12 years in H&S, including 3-5 years in a lead role) and Operational Management with H&S Focus (Internal Transition) (10-15 years in Operations, with significant H&S responsibilities). Times vary with prior experience.

Where can a Health and Safety Manager progress to?

This role can lead on to Director of EHS (3-5 years as a Health and Safety Manager) and Head of Operations (with strong H&S remit) (4-6 years as a Health and Safety Manager), depending on the skills you build.

What new skills matter most for a Health and Safety Manager?

Increasingly, AI-Driven Safety Analytics & Predictive Modelling and Digital Transformation Leadership for EHS. These are the skills our record of this role lists as growing.

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18Where to go from here

Other roles at Level 5

Same depth of qualification, different job. Useful if the work appeals but this particular role does not.

 More jobs in compliance, quality and safety

Stay in the field you know and move sideways rather than up.
If you leave this industry

Skills built as a health and safety manager carry across many industries. You could move into manufacturing, construction, logistics, energy, pharmaceuticals, or public sector organisations. Risk management and people protection stay central, though the hazards change.

This role profile is © 2026 Growth Engineering Technologies Ltd. Built from UK occupational standards and regulated qualification data, and written for Zavmo.

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