Physical safety | Security of person |
Protection from accidents | Protection from crime |
Child protection | Safe and secure housing |
Economic stability | Job security |
Political stability | Housing stability |
Social stability | Financial security such as savings |
Legal protections | Emergency preparedness |
Emergency response & recovery | Disaster resilience |
Safe working conditions | School safety |
Transportation safety | Consumer protection from unsafe products |
Safe food and water | Community safety and feeling safe outside your home |
Safe public spaces | Security of property and belongings |
Sufficient healthcare access | Emotional safety such as social norms of politeness |
Social support | Social relationships and connectedness |
Social safety net | Unemployment insurance |
Pension | Employment benefits |
Paid time off and leave from work | Insurance |
Hierarchy of Needs
In Abraham Maslow's hierarchy of needs, safety needs are placed second in the hierarchy after physiological needs.Physiological Needs
Air, food, water, shelter, clothing, sleep and a clean environment.
Safety Needs
Physical safety, financial security, health and well-being, safety from accidents, employment stability and social stability.
Love & Belonging
Love, affection, family, social bonding, friendship, connectedness, social interaction and community involvement.
Esteem
Confidence, self-respect, respect from others, recognition and admiration.
Self-Actualization
Pursuit of goals & passions, living up to your own values, meaning & purpose, self-improvement and growth.
