What is the difference between incident & accident

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An incident is an unplanned event that could have resulted in harm, while an accident is an unplanned event that has resulted in harm.

Incidents are near misses or close calls that did not result in injury or damage.
Accidents are events that caused harm or damage to people, property, or the environment.
Incidents can be used as learning opportunities to prevent accidents from happening in the future.
Accidents can result in injuries, fatalities, property damage, or environmental damage.
Examples of incidents include a worker slipping on a wet floor but not getting hurt, or a machine malfunctioning but not causing any damage.
Examples of accidents include a worker falling from a height and getting injured, or a chemical spill that causes environmental damage.

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