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Incident Rate Calculator

Track Workplace Incidents
Calculate workplace incident rates and track safety performance metrics for comprehensive safety management.

What is Incident Rate?

Incident Rate is a key safety metric that measures the frequency of workplace incidents per 100,000 hours worked. It provides a standardized way to compare safety performance across different organizations and time periods.

This metric helps organizations track safety trends, identify areas for improvement, and benchmark their performance against industry standards.

Incident Rate Formula

Incident Rate =
(Number of Incidents ÷ Total Hours Worked) × 100,000
Expressed as incidents per 100,000 hours worked

Industry Benchmarks

Industry Leading< 2.0
Above Average2.0 - 5.0
Average5.0 - 10.0
Below Average10.0 - 20.0
Critical> 20.0

Important Notes

Include all recordable incidents in your calculations

Use accurate total hours worked for precise calculations

Track incidents by type for detailed analysis

Compare rates over time to identify trends

Incident Rate Calculator

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