(1) In particular, but without limiting what constitutes taking reasonable steps as required by section 24, for the purpose of the application of that section to the construction, modification or repair of a structure on a prescribed ship or prescribed unit, a person on whom an obligation is imposed under section 24 is taken to have taken such reasonable steps if subsection ( 2) applies.
(2) This subsection applies if:
(a) the person ensured, so far as practicable, that the construction, modification or repair of the structure was in accordance with information supplied by the manufacturer or the supplier of the materials or parts used in the construction, modification or repair of the structure in a manner that ensures the health and safety of employees, contractors or other persons on the prescribed ship or prescribed unit; and
(b) it was reasonable for the person to rely on that
information.