If a student is injured at work
The safety and well-being of employees is paramount. Students may ask their teacher for advice if they observe unsafe practices or suffer a work related injury.
Students need to notify their employer or supervisor immediately upon suffering a workplace injury.
The first thing to do is get any medical attention needed.
The incident and injury must be reported to the appropriate person in charge - their supervisor or boss.
The injury must be recorded in the Register of Injuries which the employer must keep. It must show the name of the injured person, the date that the injury happened, and the cause of the injury. It is important that there is a written record, in case there are any longer-term consequences (like a recurring or ongoing injury).
If time off work because of the injury is needed, or there are medical costs associated with it, they will need to make a claim under Workers' Compensation. The employer should provide the correct forms. If they don't have them, contact WorkCover NSW on 13 10 50.
When the injured worker goes to the doctor, they need to make sure to tell the doctor that the injury happened at work.
More information:
WorkCover Fact Sheet "What To Do If There Is An Injury"