OSHA DART Rate

Number of DART Cases *

Days Away, Restricted, or Transferred cases

Total Hours Worked *

Total employee hours worked during the period

Number of Employees (Optional)

Helper to calculate total hours (assumes 2000 hrs/employee/year)

Time Period

OSHA DART Rate Results

DART Rate

per 100 FTE

DART Cases

total cases

Hours Worked

total hours

FTE

full-time equivalent

Safety Performance

Industry Comparison

National Average

2.8 per 100 FTE

Your Rate

Performance

DART Rate Formula & Information

Formula

Number of DART Cases × 200,000

Total Hours Worked

The constant 200,000 represents the number of hours 100 full-time employees would work in a year (50 weeks × 40 hours × 100 employees).

DART Cases Include

Days Away from Work cases
Restricted Work Activity cases
Job Transfer cases
Medical treatment only cases

Industry Benchmarks (2023)

Excellent

< 1.0

Good

1.0 - 2.0

Average

2.0 - 4.0

Needs Improvement

> 4.0

Tips for Reducing DART Rate

Prevention Strategies

Implement comprehensive safety training programs
Conduct regular workplace hazard assessments
Provide proper personal protective equipment
Establish clear safety protocols and procedures

Return-to-Work Programs

Develop modified duty assignments
Partner with healthcare providers
Maintain regular communication with injured workers
Track and analyze injury trends