Note:

A fatal accident refers to an incident that results in a person’s death. In workplace safety, fatalities are the most severe type of occupational accident and are often preventable through proper safety measures.

The Fatal Accident Rate (FAR) is a crucial metric used in occupational health and safety to measure the number of fatal incidents per million man-hours worked. It provides a standardized way to compare safety performance across different industries and workplaces.

Parameters Explained:

• Number of Fatalities: The total number of fatal incidents reported within a given period.
• Total Man-Hours Worked: The cumulative number of hours worked by all employees within the same period.

Importance of FAR:

• Helps organizations assess workplace safety and identify high-risk areas.
• Used for benchmarking safety performance across different industries.
• Aids in regulatory compliance and safety improvement initiatives.