Paragraph 145 I1

In granting its approval (or deemed approval) of the method statement the Company is not under any duty to ensure the accuracy, correctness or completeness of the method statement. Approval (or deemed approval) of the method statement by the Company does not release the undertaker from any obligation or liability and is not as between the undertaker and the Company capable of amounting to negligence or contributory negligence on the part of the Company in the event of any claim or proceedings arising out of or in connection with the specified work unless the loss, damage or expense giving rise to such claim or proceeding is caused by the neglect or default of the Company, its officers, employees, contractors or agents.