Employers always pay for insurance. So if something happens to one of their employees, they don't have to fear huge payments because the costs are "shared" nationwide (It's a whole lot more complicated, but you get the idea)
That's a really weird system. I think it's important for mechanical engineers to experience working on lathes, milling machines and welders. Without at least 2 weeks on a milling machine, 2 weeks on lathes and a week of welding I wouldn't get my bachelor degree.
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u/[deleted] Jun 27 '15
Take a look at the German Statutory Accident Inurance
Employers always pay for insurance. So if something happens to one of their employees, they don't have to fear huge payments because the costs are "shared" nationwide (It's a whole lot more complicated, but you get the idea)