Workers compensation is a compulsory business insurance scheme designed to help injured workers recover and return to work from an injury suffered  on the job. To make a workers compensation claim, you should notify your employer of the incident immediately. They then have to report the accident to their insurer within 48 hours.
Once the insurer has been notified, you may start receiving provisional payments within seven days while your case is being assessed. Once approved, your employer will work with the insurer to develop a tailored injury management plan. You will continue to receive payments for a set period of time based on your PIAWE.