elupäästev
Elupäästev is a Finnish compound term that combines the words “eli,” meaning life, and “pääste,” which means rescue or salvation. The suffix “-v” is a nominal ending used in some Finnish contexts to form abstract nouns. Together, elupäästev refers to life-saving measures or interventions that are designed to preserve human life or prevent serious injury in emergency situations. The term is commonly used in Finnish public safety documents, occupational health and safety regulations, and medical literature to describe protocols and systems that can stop a fatal event from occurring.
In practice, elupäästev encompasses both active and passive safety features. Active measures include emergency response plans,
The concept of elupäästev is part of a broader public‑health ethos in Finland that emphasizes proactive prevention