312High risk construction work—safe work method statements

312  High risk construction work—safe work method statements   The principal contractor for a construction project must take all reasonable steps to obtain a copy of the safe work method statement relating to high risk construction work before the high risk construction work commences. Note 1: The WHS management plan contains arrangements for co‑operation between persons conducting a business or undertaking at the construction project workplace, including in relation to the preparation of safe work method statements (see paragraphs 309(2)(b) and (e)). Note 2: Section 12F of the Act provides that strict liability applies to each physical element of each offence under the Act, unless otherwise stated. The reference in section 12F of the Act includes these Regulations