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Table A-III/6
Specification of minimum standards of competence for electro-technical officers
Function:

Electrical, electronic and control engineering at the operational level

Column 1
Competence

Column 2
Knowledge,
understanding and
proficiency
Monitor the Basic understanding of the
operation of operation of mechanical
engineering systems,
electrical,
electronic and including:
control
.1 prime movers,
systems
including main
propulsion plant
.2 engine-room auxiliary
machinery
.3 steering systems

Column 3
Column 4
Criteria for
Methods for
evaluating competence
demonstrating
competence
Operation of equipment and
Examination and
assessment of evidence system is in accordance with
operating manuals
obtained from one or
more of the following:
Performance levels are in
.1 approved in-service accordance with technical
specifications
experience
.2 approved training
ship experience
.3 approved simulator
training, where
appropriate

.4 cargo handling systems

.5 deck machinery
.6 hotel systems
Basic knowledge of heat
transmission, mechanics
and hydromechanics
Knowledge of:
Electro-technology and
electrical machines theory
Fundamentals of electronics
and power electronics

Electrical power
distribution boards and
electrical equipment
Fundamentals of
automation, automatic
control systems and
technology

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.4 approved laboratory
equipment training

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Column 1
Competence

Column 2
Knowledge,
understanding and
proficiency
Instrumentation, alarm and
monitoring systems

Column 3
Methods for
demonstrating
competence

Column 4
Criteria for
evaluating competence

Monitor the
operation of
electrical,
electronic and Electrical drives
control
Technology of electrical
systems
materials
(continued)

Electro-hydraulic and
electro-pneumatic control
systems
Appreciation of the
hazards and precautions
required for the operation
of power systems above
1,000 volts
Monitor the
operation of
automatic
control
systems of
propulsion
and auxiliary
machinery

Preparation of control
systems of propulsion and
auxiliary machinery for
operation

Examination and
assessment of evidence
obtained from one or
more of the following:
.1 approved in-service
experience
.2 approved training
ship experience
.3 approved simulator
training, where
appropriate
.4 approved laboratory
equipment training

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Surveillance of main
propulsion plant and
auxiliary systems is
sufficient to maintain safe
operation condition

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Column 1
Competence
Operate
generators
and
distribution
systems

Column 2
Column 3
Methods for
Knowledge,
demonstrating
understanding and
competence
proficiency
Coupling, load sharing and Examination and
changing over generators assessment of evidence
obtained from one or
more of the following:
Coupling and breaking
connection between
.1 approved in-service
switchboards and
experience
distribution
Panels
.2 approved training
ship experience

Column 4
Criteria for
evaluating competence
Operations are planned and
carried out in accordance
with operating manuals,
established rules and
procedures to ensure safety
of operations
Electrical distribution systems
can be understood and
explained with
drawings/instructions

.3 approved simulator
training, where
appropriate

Operate and
maintain
power
systems in
excess
of 1,000 volts

Theoretical knowledge
High-voltage technology
Safety precautions and
procedures

.4 approved laboratory
equipment training
Examination and
assessment of evidence
obtained from one or
more of the following:

Operations are planned and

carried out in accordance
with operating manuals,
established rules and
procedures to ensure safety
.1 approved in-service of operations
experience

Electrical propulsion of the

ships, electrical motors and .2 approved training
ship experience
control systems
Practical knowledge

.3 approved simulator
training, where
appropriate

Safe operation and

maintenance of highvoltage systems, including .4 approved laboratory
equipment training
knowledge of the special
technical type of highvoltage systems and the
danger resulting from
operational voltage of more
than 1,000 volts

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Column 1
Competence

Column 2
Knowledge,
understanding and
proficiency
Understanding of:

Operate
computers and
computer
.1 main features of data
networks on
processing
ships

Column 3
Column 4
Criteria for
Methods for
evaluating competence
demonstrating
competence
Computer networks and
Examination and
assessment of evidence computers are correctly
checked and handled
obtained from one or
more of the following:

.2 construction and use of .1 approved in-service

experience
computer networks on
ships
.2 approved training
ship experience
.3 bridge-based,
engine-room-based and
commercial computer .3 approved simulator
training, where
use
appropriate

Use English in Adequate knowledge of

written and
the English language to
oral form
enable the officer to use

engineering publications
and to perform the
officers duties

.4 approved laboratory
equipment training
Examination and
assessment of evidence
obtained from practical
instructions

English language
publications relevant to the
officers duties are correctly
interpreted

Communications are clear

and understood
Transmission and reception
Examination and
Use internal Operation of all internal
communicatio communication systems on assessment of evidence of messages are consistently
successful
obtained from one or
board
n systems
more of the following:
Communication records are
.1 approved in-service complete, accurate and
comply with statutory
experience
requirements
.2 approved training
ship experience
.3 approved simulator
training, where
appropriate
.4 approved laboratory
equipment training

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Function:
Column 1
Competence
Maintenance
and repair of
electrical and
electronic
equipment

Maintenance and repair at the operational level

Column 2
Knowledge,
understanding and
proficiency
Safety requirements for
working on shipboard
electrical systems,
including the safe
isolation of electrical
equipment required
before personnel are
permitted to work on such
equipment

Column 3
Column 4
Methods for
Criteria for
demonstrating
evaluating competence
competence
Examination and
Safety measures for working
assessment of evidence are appropriate
obtained from one or
more of the following: Selection and use of hand
tools, measuring
.1 approved workshop instruments, and testing
skills training
equipment are appropriate
and interpretation of results
.2 approved practical is accurate
experience and
Maintenance and repair
tests
Dismantling, inspecting,
of electrical system
repairing and reassembling
equipment, switchboards, .3 approved in-service equipment are in accordance
electric motors, generator
experience
with manuals and good
and DC electrical systems
practice
and equipment
.4 approved training
ship experience
Reassembling and
Detection of electric
performance testing is in
malfunction, location of
accordance with manuals
faults and measures to
and good practice
prevent damage
Construction and
operation of electrical
testing and measuring
equipment
Function and
performance tests of the
following equipment and
their configuration:
.1 monitoring systems
.2 automatic control
devices
.3 protective devices
The interpretation of
electrical and electronic
diagrams

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Maintenance
and repair of
automation and
control systems
of main
propulsion and
auxiliary
machinery

The effect of malfunctions

Appropriate electrical and Examination and
mechanical knowledge
assessment of evidence on associated plant and
systems is accurately
and skills
obtained from one or
more of the following: identified, ships technical
drawings are correctly
Safety and emergency
.1 approved in-service interpreted, measuring and
procedures
calibrating instruments are
experience
correctly used and actions
Safe isolation of
taken are justified
equipment and associated .2 approved training
systems required before
ship experience
Isolation, dismantling and
personnel are permitted to
work on such plant or
.3 approved simulator reassembly of plant and
equipment are in accordance
equipment
training, where
with manufacturers safety
appropriate
guidelines and shipboard
Practical knowledge for .4 approved laboratory instructions and legislative
the testing, maintenance,
equipment training and safety specifications.
Action taken leads to the
fault finding and repair
restoration of automation
Test, detect faults and
and control systems by the
maintain and restore
method most suitable and
electrical and electronic
appropriate to the prevailing
control equipment to
circumstances and
operating condition
conditions

Maintenance
and repair of
bridge
navigation
equipment and
ship
communication
systems

Knowledge of the principles

and maintenance procedures
of navigation equipment,
internal and external
communication systems

Theoretical knowledge:
Electrical and electronic
systems operating in
flammable areas
Practical knowledge:
Carrying out safe
maintenance and repair
procedures
Detection of machinery
malfunction, location of
faults and action to
prevent damage

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The effect of malfunctions

on associated plant and
systems is accurately
identified, ships technical
drawings are correctly
interpreted, measuring and
calibrating instruments are
correctly used and actions
taken are justified
Isolation, dismantling and
re-assembly of plant and
equipment are in accordance
with manufacturers safety
guidelines and shipboard
instructions, legislative and
safety specifications. Action
taken leads to the restoration
of bridge navigation
equipment and ship
communication systems by
the method most suitable and
appropriate to the prevailing
circumstances and
conditions

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The effect of malfunctions
Appropriate electrical and Examination and
mechanical knowledge
assessment of evidence on associated plant and
systems is accurately
and skills
obtained from one or
more of the following: identified, ships technical
drawings are correctly
Safety and emergency
.1 approved in-service interpreted, measuring and
procedures
calibrating instruments are
experience
Safe isolation of equipment
correctly used and actions
and associated systems
taken are justified
.2 approved training
required before personnel
ship experience
are permitted to work on
Isolation, dismantling and
such plant or equipment
.3 approved simulator re-assembly of plant and
equipment are in accordance
training, where
Practical knowledge for
with manufacturers safety
appropriate
the testing, maintenance,
guidelines and shipboard
fault finding and repair
.4 approved laboratory instructions, legislative and
equipment training safety specifications. Action
Test, detect faults and
taken leads to the restoration
maintain and restore
of deck machinery and
electrical and electronic
cargo-handling equipment
control equipment to
by the method most suitable
operating condition
and appropriate to the
prevailing circumstances and
conditions
The effect of malfunctions
Maintenance
Theoretical knowledge:
on associated plant and
and repair of
systems is accurately
Electrical and electronic
control and
identified, ships technical
safety systems systems operating in
drawings are correctly
flammable areas
of hotel
interpreted, measuring and
equipment
calibrating instruments are
Practical knowledge:
correctly used and actions
taken are justified
Carrying out safe
maintenance and repair
Isolation, dismantling and
procedures
re-assembly of plant and
equipment are in accordance
Detection of machinery
with manufacturers safety
malfunction, location of
guidelines and shipboard
faults and action to
instructions, legislative and
prevent damage
safety specifications. Action
taken leads to the restoration
of control and safety systems
of hotel equipment by the
method most suitable and
appropriate to the prevailing
circumstances and
conditions
Maintenance
and repair of
electrical,
electronic and
control systems
of deck
machinery and
cargo-handling
equipment

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Function:

Controlling the operation of the ship and care for persons on board at
operational level

Column 1
Competence

Column 2
Knowledge,
understanding and
proficiency
Prevention of pollution of
the marine environment

Ensure
compliance
with
pollutionprevention
requirements

Knowledge of the
precautions to be taken to
prevent pollution of the
marine environment
Anti-pollution procedures
and all associated
equipment

Column 3
Methods for
demonstrating
competence
Examination and
assessment of evidence
obtained from one or
more of the following:

Column 4
Criteria for
evaluating competence

Procedures for monitoring

shipboard operations and
ensuring compliance with
pollution-prevention
requirements are fully
.1 approved in-service observed
experience
.2 approved training
ship experience

Actions to ensure that a

positive environmental
reputation is maintained

.3 approved training

Prevent,
control and
fight fire on
board

Importance of proactive
measures to protect the
marine environment
Fire prevention and
fire-fighting appliances
Ability to organize fire
drills
Knowledge of classes and
chemistry of fire
Knowledge of fire-fighting
systems
Action to be taken in the
event of fire, including
fires involving oil systems

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Assessment of evidence
obtained from approved
fire-fighting training
and experience as set
out in section A-VI/3,
paragraphs 1 to 3

The type and scale of the

problem is promptly
identified and initial actions
conform with the emergency
procedure and contingency
plans for the ship
Evacuation, emergency
shutdown and isolation
procedures are appropriate to
the nature of the emergency
and are implemented
promptly
The order of priority, and the
levels and time-scales of
making reports and
informing personnel on
board, are relevant to the
nature of the emergency and
reflect the urgency of the
problem

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Column 1
Competence
Operate
life-saving
appliances

Column 2
Knowledge,
understanding and
proficiency
Life-saving

Column 3
Methods for
demonstrating
competence
Assessment of evidence
obtained from approved
Ability to organize
training and experience
abandon ship drills and
as set out in
knowledge of the operation section A-VI/2,
of survival craft and rescue paragraphs 1 to 4
boats, their launching
appliances and
arrangements, and their
equipment, including radio
life-saving appliances,
satellite EPIRBs, SARTs,
immersion suits and
thermal protective aids

Assessment of evidence
obtained from approved
training as set out in
Practical application of
medical guides and advice section A-VI/4,
paragraphs 1 to 3
by radio, including the
ability to take effective
action based on such
knowledge in the case of
accidents or illnesses that
are likely to occur on
board ship
Application of Working knowledge of
Assessment of evidence
leadership and shipboard personnel
obtained from one or
teamworking
management and training more of the following:
Apply
medical first
aid on board
ship

Medical aid

skills

A knowledge of related
international maritime
conventions and
recommendations, and
national legislation

Ability to apply task and

workload management,
including:
.1 planning and
co-ordination
.2 personnel assignment
.3 time and resource
constraints
.4 prioritization
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Column 4
Criteria for
evaluating competence
Actions in responding to
abandon ship and survival
situations are appropriate to
the prevailing circumstances
and conditions and comply
with accepted safety
practices and standards

Identification of probable
cause, nature and extent of
injuries or conditions is
prompt and treatment
minimizes immediate threat
to life

The crew are allocated duties

and informed of expected
standards of work and
behaviour in a manner
appropriate to the
.1 approved training
.2 approved in-service individuals concerned
experience
Training objectives and
.3 practical
activities are based on
demonstration
assessment of current
competence and capabilities
and operational
requirements.

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Column 1
Competence

Column 2
Knowledge,
understanding and
proficiency
Application of Knowledge and ability to
leadership and apply effective resource
teamworking
management:
skills
(continued)

Column 3
Methods for
demonstrating
competence

Column 4
Criteria for
evaluating competence
Operations are planned and
resources are allocated as
needed in correct priority to
perform necessary tasks

.1 allocation, assignment,
and prioritization of
resources
.2 effective
communication on
board and ashore
.3 decisions reflect
consideration of team
experiences
4 assertiveness and
leadership, including
motivation
.5 obtaining and
maintaining situational
awareness

Communication is clearly
and unambiguously given
and received
Effective leadership
behaviours are demonstrated
Necessary team member(s)
share accurate understanding
of current and predicted
vessel and operational status
and external environment
Decisions are most effective
for the situation

Knowledge and ability to

apply decision-making
techniques:
.1 Situation and risk
assessment
.2 Identify and consider
generated options
.3 Selecting course of
action
.4 Evaluation of outcome
effectiveness
Contribute to Knowledge of personal
the safety of survival techniques
personnel and
Knowledge of fire
ship
prevention and ability to
fight and extinguish fires
Knowledge of elementary
first aid
Knowledge of personal
safety and social
responsibilities

Assessment of evidence
obtained from approved
training and experience
as set out in section
A-VI/1, paragraph 2

Appropriate safety and

protective equipment is
correctly used
Procedures and safe working
practices designed to
safeguard personnel and the
ship are observed at all times
Procedures designed to
safeguard the environment
are observed at all times
Initial and follow-up actions
on becoming aware of an

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Column 1
Competence

Column 2
Knowledge,
understanding and
proficiency

Column 3
Methods for
demonstrating
competence

Column 4
Criteria for
evaluating competence
emergency conform with
established emergency
response procedures

Section A-III/7
Mandatory minimum requirements for certification of electro-technical rating
1
Every electro-technical rating serving on a seagoing ship powered by main propulsion
machinery of 750 kW propulsion power or more shall be required to demonstrate the competence
to perform the functions at the support level, as specified in column 1 of table A-III/7.
2
The minimum knowledge, understanding and proficiency required of an electro-technical
rating serving on a seagoing ship powered by main propulsion machinery of 750 kW propulsion
power or more is listed in column 2 of table A-III/7.
3
Every candidate for certification shall be required to provide evidence of having achieved
the required standard of competence in accordance with the methods for demonstrating
competence and the criteria for evaluating competence specified in columns 3 and 4 of
table A-III/7.

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Table A-III/7
Specification of minimum standards of competence for electro-technical ratings
Function:

Electrical, electronic and control engineering at the support level

Column 1

Column 2

Column 3

Column 4

Competence

Knowledge, understanding
and proficiency

Methods for
demonstrating
competence

Criteria for
evaluating competence

Safe use of
electrical
equipment

Safe use and operation of

electrical equipment,
including:

Assessment of evidence
obtained from one or
more of the following:

.1 safety precautions before .1 approved in-service

experience
commencing work or
repair
.2 practical training
.2 isolation procedures
.3 examination
.3 emergency procedures
.4 approved training ship
experience
.4 different voltages on
board

Understands and follows safety

instructions of electrical
equipment and machinery
Recognizes and reports
electrical hazards and unsafe
equipment
Understands safe voltages for
hand-held equipment
Understands risks associated
with high-voltage equipment
and onboard work

Knowledge of the causes of

electric shock and
precautions to be observed to
prevent shock
Contribute to
monitoring the
operation of
electrical
systems and
machinery

Basic knowledge of the

operation of mechanical
engineering systems,
including:
.1 prime movers, including
main propulsion plant

Assessment of evidence
obtained from one or
more of the following:
.1 approved in-service
experience
.2 practical training

.2 engine-room auxiliary
machineries
.3 steering systems
.4 cargo-handling systems
.5 deck machineries
.6 hotel systems

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.3 examination
.4 approved training ship
experience

Knowledge that ensures:

.1 operation of equipment and
system is in accordance
with operating manuals
.2 performance levels are in
accordance with technical
specifications

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Column 1

Column 2

Column 3

Column 4

Competence

Knowledge, understanding
and proficiency

Methods for
demonstrating
competence

Criteria for
evaluating competence

Basic knowledge of:

Contribute to
monitoring the
.1 electro-technology and
operation of
electrical machines
electrical
theory
systems and
machinery
.2 electrical power
(continued)
distribution boards and
electrical equipment
.3 fundamentals of
automation, automatic
control systems and
technology
.4 instrumentation, alarm
and monitoring systems
.5 electrical drives
.6 electro-hydraulic and
electro-pneumatic control
systems
.7 coupling, load sharing
and changes in electrical
configuration
Use hand tools,
electrical and
electronic
measurement
equipment for
fault finding,
maintenance
and repair
operations

Safety requirements for

working on shipboard
electrical systems

Assessment of evidence
obtained from one or
more of the following:

Application of safe working

practices

.1 approved workshop
skills training

Basic knowledge of:

.2 approved practical
experience and tests

.1 construction and
operational
characteristics of
shipboard AC and DC
systems and equipment
.2 use of measuring
instruments, machine
tools, and hand and
power tools

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Implementation of safety
procedures is satisfactory
Selection and use of test
equipment is appropriate and
interpretation of results is
accurate
Selection of procedures for the
conduct of repair and
maintenance is in accordance
with manuals and good practice

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Function:

Maintenance and repair at the support level

Column 1

Column 2

Column 3

Column 4

Competence

Knowledge, understanding
and proficiency

Methods for
demonstrating
competence

Criteria for
evaluating competence

Contribute to
shipboard
maintenance
and repair

Contribute
to the
maintenance
and repair of
electrical
systems and
machinery on
board

Ability to use lubrication and Assessment of evidence

obtained from one or
cleaning materials and
more of the following:
equipment
Knowledge of safe disposal
of waste materials

.1 approved in-service
experience

Ability to understand and

execute routine maintenance
and repair procedures

.2 practical training

Understanding
manufacturers safety
guidelines and shipboard
instructions

.4 approved training ship

experience

Safety and emergency

procedures

Examination and
assessment of evidence
obtained from one or
more of the following:

Basic knowledge of
electro-technical drawings
and safe isolation of
equipment and associated
systems required before
personnel are permitted to
work on such plant or
equipment
Test, detect faults and
maintain and restore
electrical control equipment
and machinery to operating
condition
Electrical and electronic
equipment operating in
flammable areas
Basics of ships fire-detection
system
Carrying out safe
maintenance and repair
procedures

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Maintenance activities are

carried out in accordance with
technical, safety and procedural
specifications
Selection and use of equipment
and tools is appropriate

.3 examination

.1 approved in-service
experience

The effect of malfunctions on

associated plant and systems is
accurately identified, ships
technical drawings are correctly
interpreted, measuring and
calibrating instruments are
correctly used and actions
taken are justified

.2 approved training ship

Isolation, dismantling and
experience
reassembly of plant and
equipment is in accordance
.3 approved simulator
with manufacturers safety
training, where
guidelines and shipboard
appropriate
instructions
.4 approved laboratory
equipment training

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Column 1

Column 2

Column 3

Column 4

Competence

Knowledge, understanding
and proficiency

Methods for
demonstrating
competence

Criteria for
evaluating competence

Contribute
to the
maintenance
and repair of
electrical
systems and
machinery on
board
(continued)

Detection of machinery
malfunction, location of
faults and action to prevent
damage

Function:

Controlling the operation of the ship and care for persons on board at the
support level

Maintenance and repair of

lighting fixtures and supply
systems

Column 1

Column 2

Column 3

Column 4

Competence

Knowledge, understanding
and proficiency

Methods for
demonstrating
competence

Criteria for
evaluating competence

Contribute to
Knowledge of procedures for Assessment of evidence
the handling of safe handling, stowage and
obtained from one or
stores
securing of stores
more of the following:
.1 approved in-service
experience
.2 practical training
.3 examination

Stores stowage operations are

carried out in accordance with
established safety practices and
equipment operating
instructions
The handling of dangerous,
hazardous and harmful stores
complies with established
safety practices

.4 approved training ship Communications within the

operators area of responsibility
experience
are consistently successful
Apply
precautions
and contribute
to the
prevention of
pollution of the
marine
environment

Knowledge of the
precautions to be taken to
prevent pollution of the
marine environment
Knowledge of use and
operation of anti-pollution
equipment/agents
Knowledge of approved
methods for disposal of
marine pollutants

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Assessment of evidence
obtained from one or
more of the following:
.1 approved in-service
experience
.2 practical training
.3 examination
.4 approved training ship
experience

Procedures designed to
safeguard the marine
environment are observed at all
times

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Column 1

Column 2

Column 3

Column 4

Competence

Knowledge, understanding
and proficiency

Methods for
demonstrating
competence

Criteria for
evaluating competence

Apply
occupational
health and
safety
procedures

Assessment of evidence
obtained from one or
more of the following:

Procedures designed to
safeguard personnel and the
ship are observed at all times

.1 electrical safety

.1 approved in-service
experience

.2 lockout/tag-out

.2 practical training

Safe working practices are

observed and appropriate safety
and protective equipment is
correctly used at all times

.3 mechanical safety

.3 examination

.4 permit to work systems

.4 approved training ship

experience

Working knowledge of safe

working practices and
personal shipboard safety,
including:

.5 working aloft
.6 working in enclosed
spaces
.7 lifting techniques and
methods of preventing
back injury
.8 chemical and biohazard
safety
.9 personal safety
equipment

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