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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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
Safety Analysis
TRIR gauge and key metrics — compared to Construction benchmark
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.
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.
TRIR = (Recordable Incidents × 200,000) ÷ Total Hours Worked
Worked Example
A company has 3 recordable incidents and 200,000 hours worked:
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:
No recordable incidents — the gold standard for workplace safety. Verify with thorough recordkeeping.
TRIR is notably better than your industry average. Strong safety culture and effective programs are in place.
TRIR is close to the industry average. Review incident patterns to find opportunities for improvement.
TRIR exceeds your industry average. Prioritize safety program review, training, and hazard identification.
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.
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.
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.
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
Safety Training Program
Regular OSHA-compliant training for all employees reduces incident frequency. Focus on hazard recognition, PPE use, and emergency procedures.
Conduct Safety Audits
Systematic workplace inspections identify hazards before they cause injuries. Use checklists and involve front-line workers in walkthroughs.
Near-Miss Reporting
Encourage workers to report close calls without fear of reprisal. Analyzing near-misses prevents future incidents before they happen.
PPE Compliance
Ensure all workers have properly fitted personal protective equipment and enforce consistent usage policies.
Safety Committee
Employee-led safety committees improve buy-in and surface hazards that management may miss. Meet regularly and track action items.
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.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions and detailed answers
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Last updated Jun 5, 2026