All accidents at work are insured, including accidents that occur in connection with studying. An accident at work is defined as an injury that is suffered by a person who is covered by the accident insurance policy while carrying out an insured activity that is caused by the effects of a sudden external event. Poisoning, burns, chemical burns and other forms of harm that occur through extended exposure are only deemed as a work accident if the exposure time does not exceed eight hours (Section 8 no. 1 of the German Social Code (SGB) VII). Work accidents also include injury suffered by an insured person
•    on an insured journey,
•    during university sports activities (company sports activities) and
•    during any other insured activity (pursuant to Section 2 SGB VII).

If you have had an accident that occurred in connection with your studies or work and you need medical attention, you should try to see a doctor specialising in work-related accidents (Durchgangsartz). You are obliged to report any such accidents. To do this, please use the provided form and send a hard copy to the Safety Engineer:

• Accident report for students [PDF]
• Accident report for employees [PDF]
• Accident report for civil servants [PDF]