06/02/1994 70171

WORKERS' COMPENSATION ACCIDENT AND ILLNESS PREVENTION ANALYST

DEFINITION: This is professional level work in the evaluation of insurers' and self-insured employers' accident and illness prevention services and programs in the Department of Labor and Industry.

Employees in this class inspect, review and evaluate insurers' and self-insurers' accident and illness prevention services and programs for compliance with criteria established by the Bureau of Workers' Compensation. Employees plan, schedule, and conduct on-site loss control surveys and evaluations of insurers' and self-insured employers' existing accident and illness prevention services and programs to determine their compliance with the requirements of the Workers' Compensation Act and prepare detailed reports of findings. Work includes the examination of accident and illness prevention services reports in conjunction with related on-site visits to confirm the accuracy of the report and compliance with the reporting requirements under the Workers' Compensation Act. Work is performed under the general supervision of the Chief, Health and Safety Division, through the review of reports and an evaluation of results.

EXAMPLES OF WORK: Inspects, reviews and evaluates insurers and self-insurers accident and illness prevention programs for compliance with criteria established by the Bureau of Workers' Compensation.

Performs loss control surveys and evaluations of existing accident and illness programs and prepares detailed reports of findings.

Examines accident and illness prevention reports for compliance with the Workers' Compensation Act.

Notifies insurers and self-insured employers of the need to correct deficiencies detected in their accident and illness prevention services and programs. Monitors the implementation and effectiveness of required corrective action.

Makes recommendations to an administrative superior on the need to initiate compliance proceedings against an insurer or self-insured employer whose accident and illness prevention services or programs may be in violation of the Workers' Compensation Law.

Provide advice and assistance to insurers and self-insurers in their efforts to meet the standards applicable to accident and illness prevention services provided to employers.

Prepare reports of scheduled and completed work.

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGES, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES: Knowledge of the safety and health provisions of the Workers' Compensation Act.

Knowledge of industrial hygiene, industrial safety, and industrial health as related to industries operating in Pennsylvania.

Knowledge of the general operations and policies of insurance carriers and self-insured employers relating to accident and illness prevention services and programs.

Ability to inspect, review and evaluate insurers and self-insurers accident and illness prevention programs for compliance with established criteria.

Ability to perform loss control surveys and evaluations of existing accident and illness programs.

Ability to prepare detailed reports of findings.

Ability to prepare reports of scheduled and completed work.

MINIMUM EXPERIENCE AND TRAINING: Two years of experience in safety and/or loss control work which involved evaluating industrial accidents and illnesses, preparing reports, and making recommendations concerning safety and health in the workplace, and a Bachelor's degree in industrial hygiene, industrial safety, or a closely related field.

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Four years of experience in safety and/or loss control work which involved evaluating industrial accidents and illness, preparing reports, and making recommendations concerning safety and health in the workplace.

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Any equivalent combination of experience and training.