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Severity Rate Calculator

Severity Rate Calculator
Severity Rate
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-- /100 FTE
Industry Benchmark
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-- /100 FTE
1 / 5
lost work days
5days
tap to adjust
manhours worked
500,000hours
tap to adjust
industry severity rate
2.5rate
optional benchmark
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Severity Rate Formula Guide

Severity Rate = (Lost Work Days ร— Multiplier) รท Total Hours
Lost Work Days
Days away from work due to injury
Multiplier
200,000 (OSHA) or 1,000,000 (India)
Total Hours
All employee work hours (including overtime)
Interpretation
Lower rate = Less severe injuries

Industry Benchmarks:

  • Construction: 1.5 - 3.0
  • Manufacturing: 1.0 - 2.5
  • Healthcare: 2.0 - 4.0
  • Retail: 1.5 - 3.5
Severity Rate measures how severe workplace injuries are. Rates above 3.0 indicate high severity incidents.