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299 Safe work method statement required for high risk construction work (1) A person conducting a business or undertaking that includes the carrying out of high risk construction work must, before high risk construction work commences, ensure that a safe work method statement for the proposed work: (a) is prepared; or (b) has already been prepared by another person. (2) A safe work method statement must: (a) identify the work that is high risk construction work; and (b) specify hazards relating to the high risk construction work and risks to health and safety associated with those hazards; and (c) describe the measures to be implemented to control the risks; and (d) describe how the control measures are to be implemented, monitored and reviewed. (3) A safe work method statement must: (a) be prepared taking into account all relevant matters, including: (i) circumstances at the workplace that may affect the way in which the high risk construction work is carried out; and (ii) if the high risk construction work is carried out in connection with a construction project – the WHS management plan that has been prepared for the

Work Health and Safety (National Uniform Legislation) Regulations 2011 226 (b) be set out and expressed in a way that is readily accessible and understandable to persons who use it.