Outcomes of incidents
Damage verses harm
Damage represents physical harm or injury to an object or property, such as a vehicle or a building, whereas harm refers to the negative impact or injury to an individual's physical, emotional, or mental well-being.
Accidents, natural disasters, or deliberate activities can cause both damage and harm.
Preventing and reducing damage and harm is essential for the safety and well-being of humans and their environment.
Image 6 - car demage.
Damage is the physical harm that is caused to an object.
Image 7 - a person harmed because of a road accident.
Injury and fatality
Injury specifically refers to physical harm or damage to the body, such as cuts, or fractures.
Fatality refers to death resulting from an accident or incident.