Principal elements include crash dynamics, fire safety, evacuation and ditching. There are also several important, but less dominant objectives of cabin safety. Turbulence is primarily an occupant protection issue, although all occupiable areas of the cabin must be considered, not just those occupied for takeoff and landing. This relates to both design and procedures. Protection against the effects of decompression involves oxygen systems and the capability of structures to tolerate pressure differentials without failures that could cause injury.
Medical emergencies relate to equipment standards and training procedures.
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