lífshátt

Lífshætt is an Icelandic term used to denote a danger to life or a life-threatening hazard. The word is formed from líf (life) and hætta (hazard, danger); the form lífshætta is more commonly used in everyday language for "life hazard," while lífshætt appears in more formal or technical contexts to refer to the severity or existence of a life-threatening risk.

In safety, health, and legal domains, lífshætt is used to describe conditions or situations that require urgent protective actions to preserve life. It may appear in risk assessments, emergency planning, and regulatory language to flag high-severity hazards. Examples include exposure to extreme environmental risks, structural failure where life is at risk, or medical conditions requiring immediate intervention. In insurance or occupational safety standards, the concept guides response protocols and resource allocation.

Relation and terminology: The term is related to lífshætta (life hazard) and to broader risk terminology in Icelandic. While not everyday vocabulary, it appears in formal texts, safety reports, and statutory materials. The usage mirrors similar concepts in other languages and is employed in safety and emergency management contexts to classify and respond to high-risk situations affecting life.