work related injury可以是长期也可以是短期.....当然你上面说的因为长期坐姿不正确而引起的手臂或者肩膀劳损这个是属于个人习惯引起的,虽然是在工作场所但是并不能定性为work related injury.
而我举的同事的例子,虽然不是accident,但是却是work related incident, 所以ACC认可这个因为工作所带来illness. 如果你真的有兴趣,那么就仔细看看ACC的结构吧. 以下是摘抄ACC的原话
Eligibility for injury cover for everyone in New ZealandEveryone in New Zealand is eligible for comprehensive injury cover:
no matter what you’re doing or where you are when you’re injured – driving, playing sport, at home, at work.
no matter how the injury happened, even if you did something yourself to contribute to it.
no matter what age you are or whether you’re working – you might be retired, a child, on a benefit or studying.
What injuries am I covered for?Wounds, lacerations, sprains, strains, fractures, dislocations and work-related injuries such as hearing loss may all be covered. Most physical injuries are covered if they’re caused by:
an accident
a condition that comes on gradually because of your work (gradual process)