precaution

/prɪˈkɔːʃən/ noun [C, especially plural]

Definition

› something that is done to try and protect a person or thing from something dangerous or harmful: The bank decided to reduce interest rates as a precaution against inflation. We're taking every precaution necessary to ensure the safety of our employees. necessary/safety/security precautions

(Definition of precaution noun from the Cambridge Business English Dictionary © Cambridge University Press)