The player may also attempt to board the enemy as quickly as possible to avoid harm to his ship or the target.

To avoid harm to the organisation, factional operations are usually conducted under strong secrecy and with minimal public scrutiny.

The term socially responsible investing sometimes narrowly refers to practices that seek to avoid harm by screening companies included in an investment portfolio.

Negotiations are made allowing the hostage takers to issue demands, which are usually done to acquire time and avoid harm to the hostages.

For example, the need for love, autonomy, affiliation, and achievement, or the need to avoid harm, shame, and embarrassment.