Safety Definitions

The Definition of Incident Rate

I‍ncident rate is a calculated measure of the number of work-related injuries or illnesses per 100 full-time employees over a set period.

Definition of Incident Rate

A calculated measure of the number of work-related injuries or illnesses per 100 full-time employees over a set period.

Example of Incident Rate

A company with a high incident rate compared to industry average may need to review its safety program.