Days Away, Restricted, or Transferred (DART)
Days Away, Restricted, or Transferred (DART)
What is DART in workplace safety?
DART or Days Away, Restricted, or Transferred is a safety metric used for tracking critical work-related injuries or illnesses that cause an employee to miss work, have restricted duties, or be moved to another job temporarily. Examples:
● An employee injures his leg and needs to take 5 days off to recover. This counts as a "Days Away" case.
● A worker injures his hand and can’t lift heavy objects, so they do only paperwork for 2 weeks. This is a "Restricted Duty" case.
● After a back injury, a worker is shifted from the warehouse to a front-desk job. This is a "Transferred" case.
What types of cases are included in the DART rate?
The DART rate includes the following cases:
● Days Away from work, that is, when an employee can't work at all
● Restricted work, that is, when they can work but with limits
● Transferred jobs, that is, when they are moved to a different job because of the injury.
Why is the DART rate important?
The DART rate is crucial for companies because it shows how many serious injuries or illnesses are happening at a workplace. It helps them understand their safety performance and take action to prevent accidents in the future.
How can companies lower their DART rate?
Companies can reduce DART by:
● Using proper safety equipment
● Following proper safety practices
● Reporting and fixing hazards quickly
● Giving regular safety training
How does the DART rate compare to other safety metrics like TRIR?
DART is a specific type of safety metric that focuses on injuries that cause days off, restricted work, or job transfers. On the other hand, TRIR (Total Recordable Incident Rate) includes all recorded injuries, and not just those that result in restrictions or time off.
As for example: If a worker sprains his ankle but doesn’t need time off, it would be included in the TRIR, but not in the DART rate.
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