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OSHA Clarifies Who Can Act as Employee Representatives during Inspections
August 31, 2023
CSB: Regulatory Exemptions Contributed to 2019 Fire at Texas Tank Farm
August 30, 2023
Settlement Reached for East Palestine Derailment Site
August 10, 2023
Heat Wave Prompts OSHA to Intensify Enforcement Actions
August 3, 2023
OSHA Issues Hazard Alert on Welder’s Anthrax
July 20, 2023
OSHA Announces Rules to Address Injuries and Illnesses Reporting, Clarify PPE in Construction Standard
July 20, 2023
National Emphasis Program to Target Warehousing, Distribution Center Operations
July 20, 2023
Report Asks OSHA To Consider Infectious Disease Standard for Meat and Poultry Workers
July 6, 2023
Lack of Safety Procedures Led to Death of Contracted Worker, CSB Finds
June 29, 2023
OSHA Panel to Discuss Potential Heat Standard's Effects on Small Businesses
June 22, 2023
OSHA Seeks Stakeholder Input on Leading Indicators
June 8, 2023
New Chapters on Ergonomics, Young Workers Added to OSHA Handbook
May 18, 2023
OSHA Announces National Emphasis Program on Fall Prevention
May 4, 2023
EPA Proposes Ban on Most Uses of Methylene Chloride
April 27, 2023
OSHA Warns of Heat Illness in Shipyard Confined Spaces
April 27, 2023
OSHA Contest Seeks New Heat Awareness Tools
April 20, 2023
OSHA Certifies Maine’s State Plan
March 30, 2023
OSHA, Inspector General Disagree on Recommended Improvements to Agency’s Process for Addressing Complaints
March 23, 2023
OSHA to Modernize Its Voluntary Protection Programs
March 9, 2023
OSHA Issues New Document on General PPE Use
February 23, 2023
New Silica Resources Available from California Department of Public Health
February 23, 2023
Federal OSHA to Leave Arizona State Plan in Place
February 16, 2023
OSHA Authorized to Certify Special Visa Applications during Investigations
February 16, 2023
OSHA: Flu Vaccination "Strongly Encouraged" for Healthcare Workers
February 9, 2023
Changes in OSHA Enforcement Guidance Seek to "Achieve a Deterrent Effect"
February 2, 2023
OSHA Revises Combustible Dust National Emphasis Program
February 2, 2023
OSHA Publication Revisits Fatal Hydrogen Sulfide Release
January 26, 2023
OSHA Panel to Discuss Potential Standard on Workplace Violence
January 26, 2023
Revised Risk Determination for the Solvent TCE Finalized by EPA
January 19, 2023
OSHA Highlights Physical Hazards in Shipyard Confined Spaces
January 5, 2023
2023 Safety Stand-Down to Be Held in May
January 5, 2023
EPA Revises Risk Determination for Methylene Chloride
November 22, 2022
OSHA Publishes Monkeypox Fact Sheet for Employers, Workers
November 17, 2022
OSHA Initiative Aims to Protect Food Processing Workers at Local Level
November 17, 2022
Report: OSHA Did Not Sufficiently Protect Workers from COVID-19
November 3, 2022
Report Characterizes Electrical Injuries, Citations in Construction
November 3, 2022
OSHA Eyes Potential Changes to PSM Standard
September 29, 2022
CSB: Deficient Hot Work Policies Led to 2016 Explosion at Texas Oil Terminal
September 29, 2022
Recommendations Related to Avian Influenza Published by OSHA
September 22, 2022
OSHA Expands Criteria for Severe Violator Enforcement Program
September 22, 2022
Heat Checklist Added to NIOSH/OSHA Handbook for Small Businesses
September 8, 2022
OSHA Regional Emphasis Program Focuses on Warehousing, Storage, and Distribution Yards
August 31, 2022
New Toxicological Profile Published for Ethylene Oxide
August 25, 2022
Federal OSHA Grants Initial Approval of Massachusetts State Plan
August 18, 2022
Arizona's Response Prompts OSHA to Reopen Comment Period on Revoking State Plan
August 11, 2022
OSHA Targets May 2023 for Proposed Rule on Infectious Diseases
August 11, 2022
OSHA Seeks Safety Professional to Serve on Advisory Committee
August 11, 2022
CSB Launches Training Application on Process Safety Management
August 4, 2022
Safe + Sound Week 2022 to Be Held August 15–21
July 28, 2022
As Fatalities Rise, OSHA Targets Trenching Work
July 21, 2022
Webinars to Focus on Protecting Workers and the Public from Inhalation Hazards
July 14, 2022
OSHA Extends National Emphasis Program for COVID-19
July 7, 2022
Federal OSHA Proposes Approval of Massachusetts State Plan
July 7, 2022
OSHA to Revise Lead Standards
June 30, 2022
OSHA Training Grants to Target At-Risk Workers, Employers
June 23, 2022
Report Describes Significant Enforcement, Data Challenges Facing OSHA
June 9, 2022
OSHA Settlement to Lead to Infectious Disease Preparedness Plan for Meat Processing Plants
June 2, 2022
OSHA's Frederick Updates OEHS Professionals on Agency Priorities
May 26, 2022
OSHA Initiative Aims to Reduce Noise-Induced Hearing Loss in Manufacturing
May 12, 2022
CSB: Mixture of Incompatible Chemicals Caused Fatal 2019 Explosion
May 5, 2022
Regional Emphasis Program Targets Silica Overexposures Among Stone Workers
April 28, 2022
NIOSH Previews 2022 Safety Stand-Down to Prevent Falls in Construction
April 28, 2022
OSHA Begins Process to Revoke Approval of Arizona's State Plan
April 21, 2022
New OSHA Program Will Identify Employers Failing to Submit OHS Data
April 21, 2022
OSHA Launches National Emphasis Program for Heat Hazards
April 14, 2022
New Video Highlights Safety Issues That Led to Fatal Fire at Paper Mill in 2020
April 14, 2022
OSHA Invites Stakeholders to Attend Virtual Meeting on Heat Hazards
April 7, 2022
OSHA Proposes Additional Recordkeeping Requirements for Employers in High-Hazard Industries
March 31, 2022
OSHA Seeks Comments as It Develops Final COVID-19 Standard for Healthcare
March 24, 2022
New COVID-19 Resource Focuses on Preventing Inhalation of SARS-CoV-2
March 24, 2022
April Virtual Summit to Address Noise, Heat Stress in Oil and Gas Industry
March 17, 2022
New OSHA Page Collects Resources for Oil Spill Emergencies
March 17, 2022
OSHA Inspections to Assess Facilities' Readiness to Address COVID-19 Surges
March 10, 2022
OSHA: $3.2 Million in Funding Available for Training on COVID-19, Infectious Diseases
March 10, 2022
New OSHA Resources Span Topics from Asbestos in Schools to Ventilation
February 24, 2022
OSHA Proposes Updates to Powered Industrial Trucks Standards
February 17, 2022
National Academies Proposes Expansion of Respiratory Protection to the Public
February 10, 2022
AIHA, IBEC Host Summit on Protecting Vulnerable Workers
February 10, 2022
OSHA Withdraws Its COVID-19 Vaccination and Testing Emergency Temporary Standard
January 27, 2022
DOL Announces Annual Adjustments to OSHA's Civil Penalties
January 20, 2022
Supreme Court Blocks OSHA COVID-19 Vaccination and Testing Emergency Temporary Standard
January 13, 2022
OSHA Withdraws COVID-19 Emergency Temporary Standard for Healthcare Settings
January 6, 2022
OSHA Is Working on a Proposed Rule on Infectious Diseases
December 16, 2021
Agencies Allow More Time for Comments on COVID-19, Heat, and Mental Health
December 9, 2021
OSHA Launches New Online Application Portal for Voluntary Protection Programs
November 24, 2021
OSHA Releases Emergency Temporary Standard on COVID-19, Effective Nov. 5
November 4, 2021
OSHA Initiates Rulemaking Process for Workplace Standard on Heat
October 28, 2021
Senate Confirms New Head of OSHA
October 28, 2021
Updated Information on Robot System Safety Published in OSHA Manual
October 21, 2021
OSHA to Reestablish Federal Advisory Council on OHS
October 21, 2021
OSHA Initiative Aims to Protect Midwest Workers at High Risk of Exposure to Health Hazards
October 21, 2021
OSHA's COVID-19 Vaccine, Testing Rule Is in Review
October 14, 2021
OSHA to Launch Rulemaking Process for Workplace Standard on Heat
September 23, 2021
OSHA Rule to Require COVID-19 Vaccines or Testing for Workers of Larger Employers
September 16, 2021
Task Force Aims to Raise Awareness of Stress, Suicide in Construction
August 26, 2021
Updated OSHA Guidance for COVID-19 Aims to Protect Unvaccinated, At-Risk Workers
August 19, 2021
NIOSH, OSHA Revise Small Business Safety and Health Handbook
August 5, 2021
CSB Releases Safety Video on 2019 Toxic Gas Release
August 5, 2021
OSHA Proposes Nearly $1 Million in Employer Penalties for Fatal Nitrogen Release
July 29, 2021
OSHA Updates Tree Care Enforcement Guidance, Considers Potential Rulemaking
July 22, 2021
Registration Opens for Safe + Sound Week
July 22, 2021
OSHA: No Changes to COVID-19 Standard "At This Time"
July 15, 2021
OSHA Revises National Emphasis Program for COVID-19
July 15, 2021
FDA Revokes EUAs for Certain Respirators, Decontamination Systems
July 8, 2021
OSHA Directive Aims to Ensure Uniform Enforcement of COVID-19 ETS
July 1, 2021
OSHA Resource Summarizes PPE Information for Emergency Workers
June 24, 2021
DOL Encourages Nonprofits to Apply for Grants for Training on Infectious Diseases, Workplace Hazards
June 24, 2021
OSHA to Consider Potential for Heat Illness Prevention Rulemaking
June 17, 2021
New Guidance, Resources on Beryllium Available from OSHA
June 17, 2021
OSHA to Issue COVID-19 ETS for Healthcare Settings
June 10, 2021
NIOSH Derives New REL for Occupational Exposure to Silver Nanomaterials
June 10, 2021
Proposed Rule Would Update Requirements in OSHA's Walking-Working Surfaces Standard
June 10, 2021
OSHA Introduces “Sampling Groups” for Analytical Methods
June 8, 2021
OSHA to Hold Hearing on Proposed Updates to Its Hazard Communication Standard
June 3, 2021
OSHA to Join EPA in Listening Sessions on Chemical Accident Prevention Regulations
June 3, 2021
OSHA: Refer to CDC's New Guidance for Information on Protecting Fully Vaccinated Workers
May 20, 2021
On Workers' Memorial Day, OSHA Provides Update on COVID-19 Emergency Temporary Standards
April 29, 2021
Researchers Urge Focus on Elimination, Substitution to Prevent Methylene Chloride-Related Fatalities
April 29, 2021
OSHA Extends Comment Period for Proposed Updates to Hazard Communication Standard
April 22, 2021
DOL Seeks Ideas to Improve Outreach to Teens on Workplace Safety
April 22, 2021
Biden to Nominate Cal/OSHA Chief to Head Federal OSHA
April 15, 2021
Registration Opens for Silica in the Oilfield Summit 2.0
April 8, 2021
Union, OSHA Raise Awareness of Counterfeit Respirators in Healthcare
April 8, 2021
Updated Enforcement Policy Prioritizes On-Site OSHA Inspections
March 18, 2021
OSHA Establishes National Emphasis Program to Reduce Coronavirus Exposures
March 18, 2021
Office of Inspector General Recommends OSHA Action on COVID-19 Inspections
March 11, 2021
Echoing Expert Findings, Congressional Leaders Urge Biden Administration to Update COVID-19 Guidance
March 4, 2021
GAO Urges OSHA Action to Improve Reporting of Injury and Illness Data
February 25, 2021
Experts Urge Biden Administration to Address Inhalation Exposure to Coronavirus
February 18, 2021
OSHA Encourages All Employers to Participate in 2021 Safety Stand-Down
February 18, 2021
OSHA Proposes to Update Its Hazard Communication Standard
February 11, 2021
New COVID-19 Vaccine Resources Published by NIEHS and OSHA
February 11, 2021
“Stronger” Workplace COVID-19 Guidance Published by OSHA
February 4, 2021
DOL Makes Annual Adjustment to OSHA's Civil Penalties
January 28, 2021
Biden Picks Former Union Leaders for Secretary of Labor, Acting OSHA Director
January 21, 2021
OSHA’s New Employer Penalty Plan Now in Effect
January 21, 2021
EPA and OSHA to Collaborate on Review of New Chemicals
January 14, 2021
Inspector General to MSHA: Silica Exposure Limit Is Out of Date
December 17, 2020
OSHA Program to Target Workplaces with Highest Injury, Illness Rates
December 17, 2020
Former OSHA Administrator Joins COVID-19 Advisory Board for Biden-Harris Transition
December 3, 2020
OSHA: Cloth Face Coverings Are Not PPE Under Agency Standard
November 19, 2020
OSHA Releases Most Frequently Cited Standards from COVID-19 Inspections
November 12, 2020
OSHA's Respiratory Protection Guidance for Long-Term Care Facilities Emphasizes Source Control
November 5, 2020
OSHA Addresses Claims That N95s Do Not Protect Against SARS-CoV-2
October 22, 2020
OSHA to Use Discretion When Enforcing Fit-Testing Requirements for PAPRs in Healthcare
October 8, 2020
OSHA Seeks to Clarify Recording, Reporting Requirements for Work-Related Cases of COVID-19
October 1, 2020
OSHA Guidance Addresses Face Coverings in Hot, Humid Conditions
September 24, 2020
OSHA Revises Beryllium Standards for Construction, Shipyards
September 3, 2020
New Document Aids Compliance with Respiratory Protection Standard During COVID-19
September 3, 2020
OSHA and FDA Publish Checklist for Food Manufacturers During COVID-19
August 27, 2020
Construction Safety Stand-Down Rescheduled for Mid-September
August 20, 2020
EPA Finalizes Risk Evaluation of Solvent 1-BP
August 13, 2020
OSHA Amends Regulation on Agency Access to Employee Medical Records
July 30, 2020
New OSHA Rule Revises Beryllium Standard for General Industry
July 16, 2020
Registration Now Open for Safe + Sound Week
July 9, 2020
OSHA Guidance Describes Measures to Protect Oil and Gas Workers During the Pandemic
July 9, 2020
OSHA Directive Aims to Ensure Uniform Enforcement of Silica Standards
July 1, 2020
Agencies Publish Guidance on Protecting Seafood Processing Workers from COVID-19
July 1, 2020
OSHA Addresses Reopening of Nonessential Businesses
June 25, 2020
NIOSH Publishes Instructions for Preparing Solutions for Qualitative Fit Testing
June 25, 2020
OSHA Highlights Its Current Coronavirus Guidance
June 18, 2020
Agencies Publish Guidance on Agricultural Worker Protection During the Pandemic
June 18, 2020
In Memoriam: Eula Bingham, 1929–2020
June 18, 2020
OSHA Publishes FAQs About Cloth Face Coverings in the Workplace
June 11, 2020
Agencies Release COVID-19 Guidance for Construction Industry
May 28, 2020
OSHA: $11.5 Million in Training Grants Available
May 28, 2020
OSHA's Revised Enforcement Policies Address In-Person Inspections, Recordkeeping
May 21, 2020
CDC, OSHA Issue Guidance for Manufacturing Facilities Operating During the Pandemic
May 21, 2020
New OSHA Video on Heat Stress Coming May 19
May 14, 2020
OSHA Highlights Protective Measures for Dental Practitioners During COVID-19 Pandemic
May 14, 2020
CDC Guidance Aids Response Planning for Critical Infrastructure Sectors During COVID-19
May 14, 2020
OSHA Issues Enforcement Guidance for Reuse of Decontaminated N95s
April 30, 2020
Executive Order Keeps Meat Processing Facilities Open
April 30, 2020
OSHA Compliance Officers to Use “Discretion” When Enforcing Standards
April 23, 2020
Labor Department Releases Interim Guidance for Recordkeeping During COVID-19 Pandemic
April 16, 2020
COVID-19 Weekly Roundup: Infection Control FAQ, Guidance on Cleaning and Disinfection, and More
April 9, 2020
OSHA Allows Extended Use and Reuse of Respirators During COVID-19 Crisis
April 9, 2020
Amanda Edens Appointed New Deputy Assistant Secretary for OSHA
April 9, 2020
OSHA, Partner Organizations to Spotlight Grain Storage, Handling Hazards
March 18, 2020
OSHA Temporarily Adjusts Guidance for Respirator Fit Testing During COVID-19 Outbreak
March 16, 2020
OSHA Publishes Guidance on Preparing Workplaces for Coronavirus
March 12, 2020
OSHA Bulletin Highlights Grease Trap Hazards
February 27, 2020
Administrative Rulemaking Corrects Errors in 27 OSHA Standards
February 20, 2020
CDC Adds Resources for Healthcare Workers Potentially Exposed to Coronavirus
February 13, 2020
President's Budget Proposal Would Eliminate NIOSH ERCs, CSB
February 13, 2020
OSHA Establishes National Emphasis Program to Reduce Silica Exposures
February 6, 2020
WHO Declares Public Health Emergency Over Coronavirus Outbreak
January 30, 2020
DOL Adjusts OSHA's Federal Civil Penalties for Inflation
January 30, 2020
New Earthquake Hazard Alert Focuses on Emergency Response Workers
January 23, 2020
OSHA Corrects Standards on Walking-Working Surfaces, PPE, and Special Industries
December 19, 2019
OSHA Renews Focus on Amputation Hazards in Manufacturing
December 19, 2019
Resources Seek to Protect Stone Workers from Silica Dust Exposure, Silicosis
December 13, 2019
Draft Toxicological Profiles for Chlorobenzene, Other Chemicals Published
December 13, 2019
Temporary OSHA Policy Addresses Certifications from Crane Institute Certification
December 5, 2019
House Passes Bill to Prevent Workplace Violence in Healthcare, Social Services
November 27, 2019
OSHA Rules on Emergency Response, Workplace Violence Remain Stalled
November 27, 2019
Revised OSHA Page Focuses on Ionizing Radiation Hazards
November 21, 2019
OSHA Announces Changes to Nationally Recognized Testing Laboratory Program
November 21, 2019
OSHA: Training Needed for Temp Workers in Shipyards
November 7, 2019
OSHA Publishes "Significant Changes" to Field Operations Manual
October 31, 2019
NIOSH: Workers Overexposed to Silica during Fire Debris Cleanup
October 31, 2019
OSHA Considers New Online Model for Outreach Training Program
October 10, 2019
OSHA Beryllium Rule Maintains “Ancillary” Protections for Construction and Shipyard Industries
October 3, 2019
New OSHA Weighting System in Effect for Workplace Inspections
October 3, 2019
OSHA Adds New Fit-Testing Protocols
September 26, 2019
NIOSH Evaluates Radon Exposures in Park Caverns, Buildings
September 12, 2019
MSHA Seeks Information on Miners' Exposure to Quartz
September 5, 2019
OSHA Mulls Revisions to Table 1 of Its Silica Standard for Construction
August 15, 2019
New Guidance Compares U.S., Canadian HazCom Requirements
August 8, 2019
New OSHA Web Page Collects Guidance, Resources on Leading Indicators
August 8, 2019
OSHA Urges Businesses, Organizations to Participate in Safe + Sound Week
July 25, 2019
New OSHA Alerts Address Hazards of Flood Cleanup, Other Situations
July 25, 2019
NIOSH Finds Overexposures to Noise at a Precast Concrete Manufacturer
July 11, 2019
OSHA Urges Employers to Protect Workers from Exposure to Measles
June 27, 2019
OSHA Rules on Emergency Response, Workplace Violence Stalled
June 6, 2019
OSHA Considers Possible Updates to Lockout/Tagout Standard
May 30, 2019
OSHA Urges Employers to Protect Workers from Cytomegalovirus Exposure
May 30, 2019
Final Rule to Revise Existing Provisions in OSHA Standards
May 16, 2019
OSHA: $10.5 Million in Training Grants Available
May 9, 2019
NIOSH, Partners Highlight Hazards of Silica Dust in Countertop Manufacturing
April 18, 2019
Draft Toxicological Profile for Glyphosate Published
April 11, 2019
New OSHA Page Focuses on Radiation Emergency Preparedness and Response
March 21, 2019
EPA to Ban Methylene Chloride in Paint Removers for Consumer Use
March 21, 2019
OSHA Mulls Updates to Powered Industrial Trucks Standards
March 14, 2019
President's Budget Proposal Suggests Small Increase for OSHA
March 14, 2019
AIHA Supports the Workplace Violence Prevention for Health Care and Social Service Workers Act
March 7, 2019
Save the Date: National Stand-Down to Prevent Falls in Construction
February 28, 2019
House Subcommittee Holds Hearing on Workplace Violence in Healthcare and Social Service
February 28, 2019
OSHA Highlights Hazards of Wearable Devices Powered by Lithium Batteries
February 14, 2019
OSHA, NIOSH: Protect Workers from Hazards of Cold Weather
January 31, 2019
DOL Adjusts OSHA's Federal Civil Penalties for Inflation for 2019
January 31, 2019
OSHA Rescinds Requirements of Electronic Recordkeeping Regulation
January 24, 2019
FAQs Help Employers Comply with Silica Standard for General Industry
January 24, 2019
New Requirements for OSHA Outreach Training Program Take Effect April 1
January 24, 2019
Videos Among New OSHA Resources for Protecting Workers from Falls
January 17, 2019
OSHA Issues Enforcement Policy for Respiratory Hazards Not Covered by PELs
December 19, 2018
OSHA Clarifies Its Position on Incentive Programs and Drug Testing
October 17, 2018

Blog

OSHA’s HazCom Standard and the GHS Seventh Edition
May 11, 2023
OEHS From Farm to Table
May 9, 2023
OSHA’s On-Site Consultation Program
April 20, 2023
Preventing Repeat OSHA Violations for Multi-Location Employers
April 6, 2023
The Monthly Weekly: Viruses and the Workplace
October 27, 2022
Have Fun at Sporting Events—But Protect Your Hearing, Too
October 11, 2022
AIHA’s First Workshop on Occupational Risk Assessment
September 6, 2022
Aspects of Risk Assessment: A Workshop
August 18, 2022
The Monthly Weekly: Federal Agencies Tackle Lead and Other Hazards
August 9, 2022
The Monthly Weekly: Tools, Research, and Enforcement for COVID-19
June 28, 2022
Does Your Work Site Need a Heat Stress Management Plan?
June 23, 2022
Momentum Builds for Protecting Workers from Heat-Related Illnesses
May 17, 2022
OSHA Is Taking Action on Heat Hazards—And AIHA Is Here to Help
May 10, 2022
The Monthly Weekly: As Summer Approaches, OSHA Focuses on Heat and Other Initiatives
May 2, 2022
The National Academies Report on Protecting Workers and the Public from Inhalation Hazards
April 28, 2022
President Biden’s Budget Request Provides Reasons to Get Involved in Government Relations
April 12, 2022
Takeaways from the C.L.E.A.N. Summit on Protecting Our Most Vulnerable Workers
March 10, 2022
Help Us Translate Technical Expertise into Public Policy Recommendations
January 25, 2022
The Fate of OSHA’s Vaccine Mandate
December 2, 2021
The Monthly Weekly: OSHA's COVID-19 Vaccine, Testing Rule Expected to Be Published Soon
November 2, 2021
The Monthly Weekly: The Evolving Pandemic
August 26, 2021
Respiratory Protection and Fit Testing: Lessons from a Pandemic
August 12, 2021
The Monthly Weekly: OSHA and NIOSH Want to Hear From You
July 29, 2021
The Monthly Weekly: What’s New at OSHA?
June 22, 2021
Responding to Occupational Heat Stress
June 10, 2021
The Saga of OSHA’s Emergency Temporary Standard on COVID-19
May 18, 2021
The Monthly Weekly: Federal Agencies Maintain Focus on COVID-19
April 20, 2021
Coming Soon: An Emergency Temporary Standard on COVID-19
February 16, 2021
COVID-19 and Emergency Temporary Standards: Right for the Nation?
July 14, 2020
Tools for a Successful Workplace Safety and Health Program
April 24, 2018

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Press

Occupational Health and Safety Scientists Association Welcomes New Head of OSHA
October 26, 2021
Occupational Health and Safety Scientists Association Welcomes Head of OSHA
October 26, 2021
American Industrial Hygiene Association Joins OSHA’s Ambassador Program.
February 21, 2020
Media Alert — AIHA Applauds the US House for Approving the Workplace Violence Prevention for Health Care and Social Service Workers Act (H.R. 1309)
November 21, 2019

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