There is an important difference between safety and security.
Safety deals with unplanned events.
Security deals with planned events.
Generally, roadway incidents, tornados, and a welder falling from an elevated surface are examples of unplanned events. These are viewed as safety issues. The solution involves removing or lowering the probability of occurrence and preparation for what to if it does occur.
Generally a terrorist attack, burglaries, vandalism, carjackings and muggings are examples of planned events. They are viewed as security issues. The solution involves removing or lowering the probability of occurrence and preparation for what to if it does occur. The same as for safety issues.
Somewhat facetiously, though well-grounded in truth, security may well include protection from those who would sell you safety and security solutions that you don't need. Think on this one for a while. Safety and security are basic needs and that means there is a vast market for goods and services that ostensibly achieve those goals.
David Sneed
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