Accidents happening while meeting emergency

An accident happening to a workman in or about any premises at which he is for the time being employed for the purposes of his employer’s trade or business, shall be deemed to arise out of and in the course of his employment, and the employer shall be liable to pay compensation, if the accident happens while he is taking steps on an actual or supposed emergency at those premises, to rescue, succour or protect persons who are, or are thought to be or possibly to be, injured or imperilled, or to avert or minimise serious damage to property.