Submit your plan to upper management for approval, if necessary. Many companies are concerned about the legal liability of having student shadows at their workplace. Obviously, businesses must limit what activities students can engage in, and student supervision by appropriate employees is required at all times. Beyond these constraints, a little imagination and good planning can produce safe, rewarding activities for students. There are answers to liability concerns, and they should be addressed before the students come to the workplace.
Most businesses carry general liability insurance that covers any visitors to their facilities.
As guests in the workplace, students should be covered under general liability policies. Check with your insurance carrier to determine your coverage. Schools and school districts carry liability insurance for their students which covers field trips and other related activities. Check with your school liaison to make sure that insurance coverage is in place. Schools require students to have signed parent permission forms for any activities outside of the school campus.