#safetytalk Safety Performance Report

Summary

This video provides an in-depth explanation of safety performance reporting in the workplace, focusing on three key indicators: Frequency Rate (TRIR), Severity Rate, and Safe M Hours. The tutorial walks through various formulas to calculate these rates, using examples to demonstrate how to track and interpret data. Emphasis is placed on accurately measuring work incidents, understanding the severity of injuries, and maintaining safe working hours. Additionally, the video discusses how to effectively present these findings with clear visualizations, such as graphs, to enhance understanding and management engagement in safety performance.

Takeaways

• 😀 Safety performance reports are essential for presenting safety metrics to customers, focusing on the key indicators like frequency rate, severity rate, and safe man hours.
• 😀 Frequency rate (TRIR) can be calculated using several formulas, such as total recordable incident rate (TRIR), lost time injury frequency rate (LTI FRR), and LTI greater than two days frequency rate (LTI 2FR).
• 😀 Severity rate (SRI) measures the severity of accidents using formulas like lost time injury severity rate (LTI SR) and days away, restricted, and transferred severity rate (DART SR).
• 😀 Safe man hours (SMH) tracks the total number of hours worked without accidents. It can be calculated based on actual working hours or approximate data.
• 😀 For calculating frequency rates, the number of incidents is multiplied by a constant and divided by the total man hours, reflecting the rate of incidents per 200,000 or 1 million man hours.
• 😀 The constant used in calculations depends on the total man hours worked in a year, with the constant of 200,000 typically used for companies with fewer than 1 million man hours.
• 😀 An example calculation shows how changing the constant affects the reported TRIR value, with larger constants resulting in higher reported frequency rates.
• 😀 Severity rate calculations involve multiplying the number of lost days by a constant and dividing by the total man hours worked, showing the impact of accidents on workdays.
• 😀 Using graphical representation of safety metrics (like TRIR and severity rates) can make the data more engaging and easier to interpret for management.
• 😀 Safe man hours is a crucial indicator, highlighting the total hours worked without accidents. It is essential to track and adjust based on any incidents that occur within a reporting period.
• 😀 Case studies like fatal accidents or amputations are treated differently in severity rate calculations, using specific formulas and tables set by regulations to quantify workdays lost.

Q & A

What is a Safety Performance Report (SPR) and why is it important?

A Safety Performance Report (SPR) is a document that tracks and presents the safety performance of a company over a specific period. It includes key metrics like frequency rate, severity rate, and safe man-hours. The report is important because it helps to assess safety trends, measure improvements, and communicate safety performance to customers, stakeholders, and management.

What are the main indicators used in a Safety Performance Report?

The main indicators in a Safety Performance Report include Frequency Rate, Severity Rate, and Safe Man-Hours. These indicators help measure the number of incidents, the severity of injuries, and the total number of safe working hours without accidents.

How is the Frequency Rate calculated?

The Frequency Rate (FR) is calculated using the formula: (Number of Incidents × Constant) / Man-Hours. The number of incidents can vary based on the formula used (e.g., Total Recordable Incident Rate, Lost Time Injury Frequency Rate). The constant is typically 200,000 or 1,000,000, depending on the total man-hours.

What is the difference between Total Recordable Incident Rate (TRIR) and Lost Time Injury Frequency Rate (LTI FR)?

The Total Recordable Incident Rate (TRIR) includes all incidents that require medical attention, lost time, or restrictions. The Lost Time Injury Frequency Rate (LTI FR), on the other hand, specifically focuses on incidents resulting in lost time (i.e., when a worker cannot perform their job due to injury).

What is Safe Man-Hours, and how is it calculated?

Safe Man-Hours refers to the total number of hours worked by employees without any accidents. It is calculated by multiplying the number of employees, the number of workdays, and the number of hours worked per day. The total can be based on actual recorded hours or an estimated average.

What role do constants (200,000 or 1,000,000) play in calculating safety rates?

Constants are used to standardize the calculation of safety metrics like Frequency Rate and Severity Rate. They represent a fixed number of man-hours (typically 200,000 or 1,000,000) and help normalize the rates for comparison across different companies or industries.

What does a high Frequency Rate indicate about a company's safety performance?

A high Frequency Rate indicates that a company has a higher number of incidents or accidents in relation to the number of man-hours worked, suggesting potential safety issues and the need for improvements in workplace safety protocols.

How is Severity Rate calculated, and what does it measure?

The Severity Rate is calculated by the formula: (Number of Lost Workdays × Constant) / Man-Hours. It measures the severity of injuries by considering the total number of workdays lost due to injuries, providing insight into the seriousness of accidents that occur.

What is the difference between Lost Time Injury Severity Rate (LTI SR) and Days Away, Restricted, or Transferred Severity Rate (DART SR)?

The Lost Time Injury Severity Rate (LTI SR) focuses only on injuries that result in lost time. The Days Away, Restricted, or Transferred Severity Rate (DART SR) includes cases where workers have lost time, or their tasks have been restricted or transferred due to injury, providing a broader view of injury severity.

What are Safe Man-Hours, and how are they used in safety reporting?

Safe Man-Hours refer to the total number of hours worked without any incidents or accidents. It is a measure of safety performance and can be used to demonstrate a company's commitment to maintaining a safe work environment. The data helps track periods of safety and monitor trends in workplace accidents.