"Relative safety" refers to a situation or place that is considered safer compared to others, but it may still have some level of risk or danger. Full definition
As a company, you're much better off having these discussions in relative safety before you wake up one morning to discover you're at the center of the political storm. (inc.com)
Then you just wait for the meter to swing his way, run around behind everyone, and put them all down from relative safety. (giantbomb.com)
The slim profile of the steel club allows you to swing through various planes of motion with relative safety in comparison to other fitness tools. (onnit.com)