The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 13 letter word PRECAUTIONARY
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The straight part
We know that "Description of safety measure" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case description of safety measure = precautionary.The cryptic/wordplay part
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What does PRECAUTIONARY mean?
PRECAUTIONARY noun- A precaution.
- Of, pertaining to, or serving as a precaution