What is DART Rate?

DART Rate, which stands for Days Away, Restricted, or Transferred Rate, is a crucial safety metric used by organizations to measure workplace incidents that result in employees missing work, having restricted work duties, or being transferred to different job roles due to work-related injuries or illnesses. This rate is an important indicator of workplace safety and is often used by the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) to assess a company’s safety performance.

How to Use the DART Rate Calculator

Step 1: Gather the necessary information

Before using the calculator, you need to collect two key pieces of data:

The number of DART incidents that occurred in your workplace during the specified time period (usually one year)

The total number of hours worked by all employees during the same time period

Step 2: Enter the number of DART incidents

Input the total number of DART incidents into the “Number of DART Incidents” field. This should include all incidents that resulted in days away from work, restricted work activity, or job transfer.

Step 3: Input the total hours worked

Enter the total number of hours worked by all employees during the specified time period in the “Total Hours Worked” field. This should include all regular and overtime hours, but exclude vacation, sick leave, and holidays.

Step 4: Calculate the DART Rate

Click the “Calculate DART Rate” button. The calculator will use the formula (Number of DART Incidents × 200,000) / Total Hours Worked to compute your DART Rate.

Step 5: Interpret the results

The calculator will display your DART Rate and provide an interpretation of the risk level associated with that rate. Generally, a rate below 1.875 is considered low risk, between 1.875 and 4.125 is moderate risk, and above 4.125 is high risk.

By following these steps, you can easily calculate and interpret your company’s DART Rate, which is an essential step in assessing and improving workplace safety practices.