Singapore legislation

Section 38

of Institute of Technical Education Act

Section 38

Accidents happening to workmen during training provided or approved by Institute

(1)

In relation to accidents happening to workmen (within the meaning of the Workmen’s Compensation Act) who attend courses or avail themselves of the facilities provided or approved by the Institute, that Act shall have effect subject to subsection (2).

(2)

For the purposes of the Workmen’s Compensation Act, any act done by a workman for the purposes of and in connection with his training referred to in subsection (1) shall, if it is not done for the purposes of and in connection with his employer’s trade or business, be deemed to be so done.