What are health and safety KPIs?
Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) for health and safety are quantifiable measurements used to assess and monitor the effectiveness of an organization's health and safety management system. KPIs help organizations identify areas for improvement and track progress over time. Here are some common health and safety KPIs:
1. Lost Time Injury Frequency Rate (LTIFR):
- LTIFR = (Number of lost workday cases / Total hours worked) x 200,000
- Measures the number of injuries resulting in an employee missing one or more full workdays per 200,000 hours worked.
2. Total Recordable Injury Rate (TRIR):
- TRIR = (Number of recordable injuries or illnesses / Total hours worked) x 200,000
- Includes LTIFR along with other recordable injuries or illnesses that do not result in lost workdays.
3. Near Miss / Incident Rate:
- Near Miss / Incident Rate = (Number of reported near misses or incidents / Total hours worked) x 200,000
- Tracks incidents or near accidents that didn't cause injuries but highlight potential risks.
4. Workers' Compensation Costs:
- Measures the direct financial expenses incurred by the organization for workers' compensation claims.
5. Absentee Rate Due to Health Reasons:
- Absentee Rate = (Number of days absent due to health reasons / Total scheduled workdays) x 100%
- Tracks the absenteeism caused specifically by health-related issues.
6. Return to Work Rate After Injury:
- Return to Work Rate = (Number of employees who return to work after an injury / Total number of injuries) x 100%
- Shows the effectiveness of the organization's injury management and rehabilitation programs.
7. Safety Training & Awareness Programs Completion Rate:
- Measures the percentage of employees who have completed mandatory health and safety training programs.
8. Compliance Audits Success Rate:
- Tracks the percentage of times the organization passed internal or external health and safety compliance audits.
9. Unsafe Act / Behavior Observation Rate:
- Measures the frequency of observed unsafe behaviors or actions in the workplace.
10. Days Away, Restricted, or Transferred (DART) Rate:
- DART Rate = (Number of DART cases / Total hours worked) x 200,000
- Includes injuries or illnesses (excluding fatalities) resulting in days away from work, work restrictions, or job transfers.
11. Fatality Rate:
- Measures the number of work-related deaths per 100,000 employees or per 200,000 work hours.
12. First Aid Treatment Rate:
- Measures the number of first aid treatments provided per 100 employees or per 200,000 work hours.
By monitoring these health and safety KPIs, organizations can proactively identify areas where improvements are needed to create a safer work environment, reduce the risk of injuries and illnesses, and enhance overall organizational performance.