22Reliance on information supplied or results of research

#### 22 Reliance on information supplied or results of research (1) Without limiting the generality of what constitutes the taking of reasonably practicable steps as required by section 16 or 17, for the purpose of the application of that section in relation to the use of plant or a substance, a person on whom an obligation is imposed under that section is to be taken to have taken such reasonably practicable steps as that section requires, in relation to the use of the plant or substance, to the extent that: (a) the person ensured, as far as is reasonably practicable, that the use of the plant or substance was in accordance with the information, supplied by the manufacturer or the supplier of the plant or substance, relating to health and safety in the use of the plant or substance; and (b) it was reasonable for the person to rely on that information. (2) Without limiting the generality of what constitutes the taking of reasonably practicable steps as required by section 20, for the purpose of the application of that section in relation to the erection or installation of plant in a workplace, a person on whom an obligation is imposed under that section is to be taken to have taken such reasonably practicable steps as that section requires to the extent that: (a) the person ensured, as far as is reasonably practicable, that the erection or installation of the plant was in accordance with information, supplied by the manufacturer or the supplier of the plant, relating to the erection or installation of the plant in a manner that ensures the health and safety of employees who use the plant; and (b) it was reasonable for the person to rely on that information. (3) Without limiting the generality of what constitutes the taking of reasonably practicable steps as required by section 18 or 19 for the purpose of the application of that section in relation to the carrying out of research, testing and examination of plant or a substance, a person on whom an obligation is imposed under that section is to be taken to have taken such reasonably practicable steps as that section requires, in relation to the carrying out of research, testing and examination of the plant or substance, to the extent that: (a) the research, testing or examination has already been carried out otherwise than by, or on behalf of, the person; and (b) it was reasonable for the person to rely on that research, testing or examination.