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  "legislation_title": "The Control of Major Accident Hazards Regulations 1999",
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  "text": "For the purpose of implementing the operator’s major accident prevention policy and safety management system account shall be taken of the following elements. The requirements laid down in the major accident prevention policy document should be proportionate to the major accident hazards presented by the establishment.",
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