The relevance of the study of a system of measures to reduce risks and reduce the risks of disasters is due to the diversity and increasing influence of threats and challenges of various nature in modern socio-economic conditions. At present, constant analysis and timely forecasts are required for timely adjustments and, in some cases, the development of new areas for risk assessment in order to implement national projects and government programs in the context of the beginning of the global economic recession. Successful implementation of the country's socio-economic development strategy for the long term is impossible without a well-functioning life safety system that can withstand modern challenges of man-made, natural, fire, biological, social and other nature. Based on the results of this study, we propose a system of measures to reduce the risks and reduce the dangers of emergencies, fires, man-made accidents and other disasters, as well as to improve the economic mechanisms of a large company, economic entities and territories in General in the field of improving the safety of life. The concept of life safety is clarified and its comprehensive formulation is given. The causes of various hazards and threats are considered. Based on the theory of multidimensional observations, the state of the threat field is described, including a systematic multi-factor analysis of the sources of danger. A system of economic measures aimed at reducing the number and minimizing the consequences of disasters is proposed, which allows optimizing the distribution of financial, material, technical and other resources in the field of ensuring the safety of life.