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PAPRIPACT
Annual Prevention Programme — France
Code du Travail · DUERP Integration · CSE Consultation · 50+ Employees
PAPRIPACT development, CSE consultation support, and implementation governance. Mandatory annual prevention programme for French organisations with 50 or more employees under Article L.4121-3-1.
Free Health & Safety Gap Analysis
30-minute Compliance Call Valued at £750+
What Happens on Your Free Gap Analysis Call:
- 1.30-minute consultation
- 2.We review your current H&S arrangements
- 3.We identify 1-10 critical compliance gaps you're missing
Identify 1+ gaps, or you receive a £50 gift card. Only 20 consultations are available every month.
France's Annual Occupational Risk Prevention Programme — PAPRIPACT Explained
The Programme Annuel de Prévention des Risques Professionnels et d'Amélioration des Conditions de Travail (PAPRIPACT) is France's legally mandated annual prevention programme. Under Article L.4121-3-1 of the Code du travail, organisations with 50 or more employees must translate their DUERP risk assessments into a structured, resourced, and measurable annual prevention action plan.
PAPRIPACT is not a secondary compliance exercise — it is the mechanism through which French employers demonstrate that risk assessment findings are being acted upon, resources allocated, timelines set, and outcomes measured. Arinite supports organisations operating in France with PAPRIPACT development, CSE consultation, implementation governance, and annual review — ensuring full compliance with the Code du travail while delivering practical, business-aligned prevention outcomes.
What Is PAPRIPACT?
PAPRIPACT is the annual prevention programme that translates the findings of the DUERP (Document Unique d'Évaluation des Risques Professionnels) into a structured, funded, and monitored action plan.
Define specific prevention measures linked to DUERP risk findings
Allocate resources — budget, personnel, and equipment
Set measurable objectives and result indicators
Establish timelines and implementation responsibilities
Track outcomes, deviations, and justifications for non-implementation
PAPRIPACT positions occupational health and safety prevention as a continuous, strategic management process — not a one-off risk assessment exercise.
Who Must Have a PAPRIPACT?
Under Article L.4121-3-1 of the Code du travail, PAPRIPACT is mandatory for:
- All organisations with 50 or more employees in France
This includes:
- French companies and groups with 50+ employees
- Multinational organisations with 50+ employees in their French operations
- Permanent establishments and subsidiaries employing 50+ staff in France
PAPRIPACT is a legal obligation — not a voluntary initiative. For companies below 50 employees, the DUERP alone may suffice, but implementing prevention actions remains a legal duty.
Legal Foundation of PAPRIPACT
Statutory Requirement Under the Code du Travail
French labour law requires qualifying organisations (50+ employees) to establish an annual prevention programme that sets out:
- Planned prevention measures derived from DUERP findings
- Implementation conditions — who, when, and how
- Performance and result indicators
- Cost estimates and budget allocations
This elevates prevention planning to a formal governance requirement, aligned with annual business planning cycles.
Integration With Business Strategy
PAPRIPACT operates at the intersection of:
- Legal compliance with the Code du travail
- Occupational risk management and prevention
- Workforce protection and wellbeing
- Strategic budgeting and resource planning
Effective PAPRIPACT requires organisations to demonstrate that prevention actions are planned, funded, monitored, and reviewed — not merely documented.
CSE Consultation — Mandatory Social Dialogue
The PAPRIPACT must be:
- Presented annually to the Comité Social et Économique (CSE)
- Subject to formal consultation and the CSE's reasoned opinion (avis motivé)
The CSE's opinion on the PAPRIPACT may be required for:
- Public contract applications and procurement
- Subsidies and financial aid applications
- Certain fiscal advantages and tax relief
- Due diligence in the event of a workplace accident
Performance, Accountability & Justification
French legislation requires:
- Result indicators for each prevention measure
- Written justification where planned measures are not implemented or are delayed
This creates a continuous improvement loop, reinforcing management accountability for prevention outcomes.
How PAPRIPACT Is Developed
Strategic Prevention Methodology
An effective PAPRIPACT requires structured planning, risk-based prioritisation, resource allocation, and governance — not a simple list of actions.
Arinite's methodology combines French regulatory expertise with international prevention best practice.
1. Foundation Phase: DUERP Integration
PAPRIPACT development begins with:
- Detailed analysis of current DUERP findings and risk rankings
- Identification of priority risks requiring action in the coming year
- Assessment of existing control effectiveness and gaps
This phase translates DUERP risk assessment into actionable prevention objectives.
2. Strategic Planning & Risk-Based Prioritisation
Prevention measures are prioritised based on:
- Risk severity, likelihood, and number of workers exposed
- Legal requirements and regulatory expectations
- Organisational context and operational feasibility
- Workforce and CSE input
Although PAPRIPACT is annual, effective programmes align prevention actions with medium- and long-term business strategy.
3. Performance Indicators & Measurement
Each prevention action must include:
- Clear objectives and expected outcomes
- Measurable result indicators (KPIs)
- Defined success criteria and review milestones
This shifts safety management from activity-based compliance to outcome-driven performance management.
4. Implementation, Resource Allocation & Governance
Effective PAPRIPACTs define:
- Implementation steps and milestones
- Named responsibilities at each level
- Timelines and deadlines
- Budget allocations and cost estimates
This requires alignment with:
- Annual operational and capital planning
- HR, training, and workforce development plans
- Change management and organisational transformation processes
- Health surveillance and occupational medicine programmes
Sector-Specific PAPRIPACT Applications
PAPRIPACT must reflect the specific risk profiles and prevention priorities of each sector:
Technology & Data Centres
Electrical and environmental risks
Ergonomic and display screen hazards
Emergency response and business continuity planning
Financial Services & Professional Services
Psychosocial risks (RPS) — stress, burnout, harassment
Workplace security and incident preparedness
Multi-site consistency and governance alignment
Manufacturing & Industrial
Machine safety, process hazards, and chemical exposure
Manual handling, vibration, and noise
ATEX zones and confined spaces
Healthcare
Biological hazards and infection control
High-stress working environments
Patient and worker safety integration
Retail & Hospitality
Public-facing risks and violence prevention
Working time and fatigue management
Customer interaction and conflict management
Logistics & Transport
Vehicle safety and traffic management
Manual handling and loading/unloading risks
Driver welfare, fatigue, and lone working
PAPRIPACT Consultancy Services from Arinite
Arinite provides end-to-end PAPRIPACT support for organisations operating in France:
PAPRIPACT Development & Drafting
Full annual prevention programme creation from DUERP findings
Compliance with Code du travail Article L.4121-3-1 requirements
CSE Consultation Support
Preparation of PAPRIPACT presentation materials for CSE
Support during formal consultation and responding to CSE opinion
Risk-Based Prioritisation
Structured, evidence-based prevention planning
Priority alignment with DUERP risk rankings
Performance Indicators & KPIs
Development of measurable result indicators for each prevention action
Dashboard and reporting frameworks
Budget & Resource Planning
Cost estimation for prevention measures
Integration with annual business and capital planning
Implementation Governance & Annual Review
Ongoing implementation monitoring and progress tracking
Annual review, refinement, and justification documentation
Why Choose Arinite for PAPRIPACT?
Deep expertise in French occupational health and safety law — Code du travail, DUERP, PAPRIPACT
Experience supporting multinational organisations with French operations
Practical, regulator-ready documentation in French and English
Alignment between compliance obligations and business objectives
CSE consultation expertise and social dialogue support
We don't just produce documents. We help organisations govern prevention properly and demonstrate compliance.
Start With a PAPRIPACT Review
If you operate in France with 50 or more employees and are unsure whether your annual prevention programme meets legal requirements, a professional review is the fastest way to identify gaps and achieve compliance.
The Arinite Transformation™
From Reactive Firefighting to Proactive Health & Safety Compliance
REACTIVE
(Where 60% of Businesses Operate)
What It Looks Like:
No formal HSE systems in place. Everything is reactive, waiting for something to go wrong. Documentation is missing or outdated.
Why It's Dangerous:
- ✗£50K-£150K average fine when (not if) HSE inspects
- ✗Can't bid on contracts requiring HSE certification
- ✗One accident away from director prosecution
This isn't just "non-compliant." It's criminally negligent. Directors face personal prosecution.
REACTIVE
(Where 60% of Businesses Operate)
What It Looks Like:
No formal HSE systems in place. Everything is reactive, waiting for something to go wrong. Documentation is missing or outdated.
Why It's Dangerous:
- ✗£50K-£150K average fine when (not if) HSE inspects
- ✗Can't bid on contracts requiring HSE certification
- ✗One accident away from director prosecution
This isn't just "non-compliant." It's criminally negligent. Directors face personal prosecution.
COMPLIANCE
(Where Most Businesses Stop)
What It Looks Like:
Basic HSE documentation is in place. Minimum legal requirements met. You can pass a basic audit.
Why It's Better (But Not Enough):
- ✓Legal protection (no fines if inspected)
- ✓Can bid on contracts requiring certification
- ✓Pass basic client audits
- ✗Still reactive (problems arise, then you respond)
- ✗Compliance maintained by one person (bottleneck)
- ✗Systems don't run themselves
Compliance is where most consultants get you, then leave. You're legal, but you're not optimised.
COMPLIANCE
(Where Most Businesses Stop)
What It Looks Like:
Basic HSE documentation is in place. Minimum legal requirements met. You can pass a basic audit.
Why It's Better (But Not Enough):
- ✓Legal protection (no fines if inspected)
- ✓Can bid on contracts requiring certification
- ✓Pass basic client audits
- ✗Still reactive (problems arise, then you respond)
- ✗Compliance maintained by one person (bottleneck)
- ✗Systems don't run themselves
Compliance is where most consultants get you, then leave. You're legal, but you're not optimised.
PROACTIVE
(Where Arinite Clients Operate)
What It Looks Like:
Systems run proactively (prevent problems before they occur). Compliance is distributed (not dependent on one person). HSE becomes a competitive advantage, not a cost centre.
Why It's Transformational:
- ✓Win more contracts (HSE certification opens doors)
- ✓Save 20+ hours/week (systems run themselves)
- ✓Peace of mind (sleep soundly, without the fear of prosecution)
- ✓Focus on your core business while we handle compliance
That's why 95%+ of clients renew year after year.
PROACTIVE
(Where Arinite Clients Operate)
What It Looks Like:
Systems run proactively (prevent problems before they occur). Compliance is distributed (not dependent on one person). HSE becomes a competitive advantage, not a cost centre.
Why It's Transformational:
- ✓Win more contracts (HSE certification opens doors)
- ✓Save 20+ hours/week (systems run themselves)
- ✓Peace of mind (sleep soundly, without the fear of prosecution)
- ✓Focus on your core business while we handle compliance
That's why 95%+ of clients renew year after year.
The Arinite Difference:
Other consultants get you to Stage 2 (Compliant) and disappear.
We get you to Stage 3 (Proactive) and keep you there.
That's why we call it transformation, not just compliance.
"We work with you to deliver peace of mind. We tailor our service provision to your business to provide proactive, pragmatic health and safety advice and that helps reduce costs by ensuring compliance with relevant health and safety legislation."
Robert Winsloe
Managing Director
From Hidden Gaps to Compliance
Our proven 3-step system has helped over 1,000 businesses eliminate enforcement risk, pass inspections, and protect directors from personal liability.
No guesswork. No generic templates. No box-ticking.
Free Health and Safety Gap Analysis Call
Identify what's missing before an inspector does.
A focused 30-minute health and safety assessment to expose weaknesses in your current arrangements.
What you get:
→ You leave knowing exactly where you're exposed and what to do about it.
Health and Safety Audit
Turn risk into documented compliance, fast.
We conduct a comprehensive health and safety audit of your workplace and ensure everything inspectors expect to see is in place. This covers risk assessments, workplace safety inspections, health and safety policy documentation, and every gap identified in Step 1.
What's included:
→ You move from exposed to defensible with evidence to prove it.
Outsource Your Health & Safety - The Arinite Partnership
We become your health and safety department. Your competent person. Your compliance team.
No chasing updates. No need to worry about changes in health and safety laws. No need to wonder if you've missed something. You focus on your core day-to-day business, Arinite handle the rest.
What we take ownership of:
→ Compliance handled. Risk controlled. Directors protected.
Why This Works
Most enforcement actions arise from systems being assumed rather than proven.
We don't advise. We don't hand over templates.
We build, implement, and maintain end-to-end health and safety compliance, and when we identify an action item, we proactively pursue and resolve it. That's the difference.
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- 2.We review your current H&S arrangements
- 3.We identify 1-10 critical compliance gaps you're missing
Identify 1+ gaps, or you receive a £50 gift card. Only 20 consultations are available every month.
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