The OSHA DART (Days Away, Restricted, or Transferred) rate is a critical metric for measuring workplace safety and health. Understanding how to calculate the DART rate can help you monitor and improve your company’s safety performance.
DART Rate Calculation Formula
The following formula is used to calculate the OSHA DART rate:
DART Rate = (Total DART Incidents / Total Employee Hours) * 200,000
Variables:
- Total DART Incidents: The sum of all recordable injuries and illnesses that result in days away from work, restricted work activity, or job transfer.
- Total Employee Hours: The total number of hours worked by all employees over a year.
To calculate the DART rate, divide the total number of DART incidents by the total employee hours worked, then multiply the result by 200,000 to standardize the rate.
What is the DART Rate?
The DART rate is a metric used by the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) to quantify workplace safety. It represents the number of workplace injuries and illnesses per 100 full-time employees that resulted in days away from work, restricted work activity, or job transfer during a calendar year.
How to Calculate the DART Rate?
The following steps outline how to calculate the DART rate using the given formula: