1. What is Recordable Incident Rate?

The Recordable Incident Rate (RIR) is a standardized measure of occupational safety performance that calculates the number of recordable injuries per 200,000 work hours (equivalent to 100 employees working full-time for one year).

2. How Does the Calculator Work?

The calculator uses the RIR equation:

Where:

• Recordable Injuries — OSHA-recordable injuries or illnesses
• Hours Worked — Total hours worked by all employees during period
• 200,000 — Base for 100 employees working 40 hrs/week, 50 weeks/year

Explanation: The equation standardizes injury rates across organizations of different sizes for comparison purposes.

3. Importance of RIR Calculation

Details: RIR is a key metric for workplace safety assessment, OSHA compliance, benchmarking safety performance, and identifying areas for safety improvement.

4. Using the Calculator

Tips: Enter the total number of recordable injuries and total hours worked by all employees during the measurement period.

5. Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Q1: What counts as a recordable injury?
A: Any work-related injury or illness that results in death, days away from work, restricted work, transfer to another job, medical treatment beyond first aid, or loss of consciousness.

Q2: What is a good RIR?
A: Lower is better. The average varies by industry, with construction typically higher than office environments. Many companies aim for <2.0.

Q3: How often should RIR be calculated?
A: Typically calculated annually, but can be calculated quarterly for more frequent monitoring.

Q4: What's the difference between RIR and TRIR?
A: They're often used interchangeably, but technically TRIR (Total Recordable Incident Rate) includes all recordable cases while RIR might sometimes refer to just injuries.

Q5: How does this compare to DART rate?
A: DART (Days Away, Restricted or Transferred) rate only includes cases with days away from work or restricted/transferred work, while RIR includes all recordable cases.