If you are hurt at work or hit on the way to or from work, the first thing is to apply for a work-injury determination (工伤认定), and if the employer doesn't file, file it yourself

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An injury at work counts as a work injury. Being hit on the way to or from work, when the main fault is not yours, also counts. But without a work-injury determination, medical costs, wages that continue to be paid while you recover, and the disability allowance are all lost. The employer should file within 30 days. If it doesn't, you, your family or the labor union can file with the social insurance administrative department yourselves within one year.

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Before taking a job with dust, noise or chemicals, check whether the contract states the hazards; the 3 occupational health checkups are arranged and paid for by the employer

Translated from the Chinese original. Original book, section 19, tip 11. This section describes legal rules, mostly mainland China’s. It is general information, not legal advice; for your own case, talk to a lawyer. Content may be out of date and rules differ by place. When you actually deal with an agency, a doctor or a court, follow what local officials, doctors and lawyers tell you. Disclaimer