The ideal severity rate varies by industry and context, but generally, it refers to the proportion of severe incidents relative to total incidents. A lower severity rate is typically desired, indicating that most incidents are minor rather than severe. Organizations aim to minimize severe incidents through effective safety protocols, risk management, and employee training. Ultimately, the goal is to create a safe environment with minimal serious injuries or damage.
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Frequency Rate = # lost time injuries X 200,000 divided by hours worked Severity Rate = # DAYS lost due to work injuries X 200,000 divided by hours worked This gives you the number of injuries (or days lost) per 100 people working The terms were used by the National Safety Council unitl the early 70's when they were replaced by "incidence rates"
The intersection of the assessed probability and severity of a hazard is the Risk Level.
No, the word ideal is not an adverb.The adverb form of the word "ideal" is ideally.
what step in the composite risk management process is focused on detemining the probability and severity of a hazard occuring
It is the risk.