TRIR Calculator

Calculate TRIR (Total Recordable Incident Rate) for OSHA compliance. Solve for TRIR, max incidents, or hours needed. Includes DART rate, industry benchmarks, and employee-count mode.

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Days Away, Restricted, or Transferred

Compare against BLS industry averages

Calculate your OSHA Total Recordable Incident Rate from incidents and hours worked.

TRIR Rate

2.00

recordable incidents per 100 workers

2 (2) incidents · 200K (200,000) hours worked

Near Industry Average· 91% of Construction

Safety Analysis

TRIR gauge and key metrics — compared to Construction benchmark

0Benchmark: 2.210.0
TRIR
2.00
Recordable Incidents
2
2
Total Hours Worked
200,000
200K
Max Incidents (TRIR ≤ 2)
2
2
Hours for TRIR ≤ 2
200,000
200K

How It's Calculated

Step-by-step OSHA formula applied to your inputs

Current TRIR = (Recordable Incidents × 200,000) ÷ Total Hours Worked

= (2 × 200,000) ÷ 200K

= 2.00

200,000 = OSHA baseline: 100 employees × 40 hrs/week × 50 weeks/year

What Is TRIR (Total Recordable Incident Rate)?

Understanding OSHA's key workplace safety metric

TRIR (Total Recordable Incident Rate) is the standardized safety metric OSHA uses to measure workplace safety performance. It represents the number of recordable incidents per 100 full-time equivalent workers over a one-year period. A lower TRIR indicates a safer workplace.

Safety Managers

Track workplace safety performance and report to leadership.

OSHA Compliance

Prepare for inspections and meet recordkeeping requirements.

Business Owners

Benchmark safety against industry peers and reduce insurance costs.

Contractors

Qualify for bids that require low incident rates.

The OSHA baseline is 200,000 hours — equivalent to 100 employees working 40 hours per week for 50 weeks per year. OSHA defines a recordable incident as any work-related injury or illness requiring medical treatment beyond first aid, resulting in lost workdays, restricted duty, job transfer, or fatality.

How Is TRIR Calculated?

The OSHA formula and a worked example

The TRIR formula standardizes safety data so organizations of different sizes can be compared fairly. It uses 200,000 hours as the baseline — the equivalent annual hours for 100 full-time workers.

Formula

TRIR = (Recordable Incidents × 200,000) ÷ Total Hours Worked

Worked Example

A company has 3 recordable incidents and 200,000 hours worked:

1TRIR = (3 × 200,000) ÷ 200,000
2TRIR = 600,000 ÷ 200,000
3TRIR = 3.0 — 3 recordable incidents per 100 full-time workers per year.

What Is a Good TRIR?

Interpreting your incident rate by industry context

A “good” TRIR depends entirely on your industry. What’s excellent for construction may be concerning for finance. These general ranges help contextualize your results:

Z
Zero Incidents0.0

No recordable incidents — the gold standard for workplace safety. Verify with thorough recordkeeping.

W
Well Below AverageBelow Benchmark

TRIR is notably better than your industry average. Strong safety culture and effective programs are in place.

N
Near AverageNear Benchmark

TRIR is close to the industry average. Review incident patterns to find opportunities for improvement.

A
Above AverageAbove Benchmark

TRIR exceeds your industry average. Prioritize safety program review, training, and hazard identification.

Industry context matters. A TRIR of 2.0 is near average for construction (benchmark 2.2) but would be extremely concerning for professional services (benchmark 0.7). Always compare against your specific industry benchmark using the selector in our calculator.

TRIR vs DART vs LTIR

Understanding the three key OSHA safety metrics

All three metrics use the same formula — (Cases × 200,000) ÷ Hours Worked — but count different types of incidents. DART is always a subset of TRIR, and LTIR is always a subset of DART.

TRIR

Total Recordable Incident Rate

All Recordable Cases × 200,000 ÷ Hours

Every OSHA-recordable injury or illness: medical treatment beyond first aid, lost workdays, restricted duty, job transfer, loss of consciousness, or fatality.

DART

Days Away, Restricted, Transferred

DART Cases × 200,000 ÷ Hours

The subset of recordable incidents that resulted in days away from work, restricted work activity, or job transfer. More severe than general recordables.

LTIR

Lost Time Incident Rate

Lost-Time Cases × 200,000 ÷ Hours

Only cases involving at least one full day away from work beyond the date of injury. The most severe subset — excludes restricted and transfer-only cases.

Industry TRIR Benchmarks

BLS data for common U.S. industries

The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics publishes annual TRIR benchmarks. Here’s how major industries compare — use these to contextualize your own rate:

Transportation

4.4

Agriculture

3.9

Arts & Recreation

3.9

Healthcare

3.4

Manufacturing

2.7

Construction

2.2

Professional Services

0.7

Finance & Insurance

0.3

These benchmarks represent the average TRIR for each industry based on the most recent BLS Survey of Occupational Injuries and Illnesses. Rates vary year to year — check the BLS website for the latest data.

How to Reduce Your TRIR

Six proven strategies to improve workplace safety

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Safety Training Program

Regular OSHA-compliant training for all employees reduces incident frequency. Focus on hazard recognition, PPE use, and emergency procedures.

2

Conduct Safety Audits

Systematic workplace inspections identify hazards before they cause injuries. Use checklists and involve front-line workers in walkthroughs.

3

Near-Miss Reporting

Encourage workers to report close calls without fear of reprisal. Analyzing near-misses prevents future incidents before they happen.

4

PPE Compliance

Ensure all workers have properly fitted personal protective equipment and enforce consistent usage policies.

5

Safety Committee

Employee-led safety committees improve buy-in and surface hazards that management may miss. Meet regularly and track action items.

6

Data-Driven Improvement

Use this TRIR calculator monthly to track trends. Set reduction targets and measure progress against industry benchmarks.

OSHA TRIR Requirements

Recordkeeping, reporting, and compliance essentials

OSHA requires most employers to record and report workplace injuries and illnesses using three standardized forms:

Form 300

Log of Injuries

Year-round log of each recordable incident.

Form 300A

Annual Summary

Year-end summary posted Feb–April for employees.

Form 301

Incident Report

Detailed report for each individual case.

Partial exemptions apply. Companies with 10 or fewer employees and those in certain low-hazard industries are partially exempt from OSHA recordkeeping. However, calculating your TRIR remains a best practice for safety management regardless of regulatory requirements.

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions and detailed answers

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