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Workplace Death Rate Tool
Calculate workplace fatality rates and assess safety performance for comprehensive workplace safety management.What is Fatality Rate?
Fatality Rate is a critical safety metric that measures the number of workplace fatalities per 100,000 hours worked. It's one of the most important indicators of workplace safety performance and is used by organizations worldwide to assess their safety effectiveness.
This metric helps organizations identify trends, compare performance against industry benchmarks, and implement targeted safety improvements to prevent future fatalities.
Fatality Rate Formula
Fatality Rate =
(Number of Fatalities ÷ Hours Worked) × 100,000
Rate per 100,000 hours worked
Fatality Rate Risk Levels
Zero Fatalities0.000
Very Low Risk< 0.1
Low Risk0.1 - 0.5
Moderate Risk0.5 - 1.0
High Risk1.0 - 2.0
Critical Risk> 2.0