CARSAT Hauts-de-France: what prevention grants are available for businesses?

The role of CARSAT Hauts-de-France

CARSAT Hauts-de-France acts on behalf of Assurance Maladie — Risques professionnels to support businesses in preventing occupational accidents and diseases. Depending on the scheme, the aid can fund training, equipment, diagnostics and support services. The criteria vary according to headcount, occupational risk, sector and the regional or national specifications.

The two grants referenced in Capital OS

The reference database links two schemes to CARSAT Hauts-de-France: « Culture de prévention » and « Métiers de bouche ». The first supports upskilling a health and safety officer and implementing a prevention action plan. The second targets certain equipment and training for bakeries-pastry shops, butchers, caterers, fishmongers and fishing-related activities.

Culture de prévention: training and supporting the officer

This regional grant aims to strengthen the skills of the employee appointed as competent in health and safety at work, and to support the business in its prevention approach. CARSAT describes three components: training the officer and securing management commitment, an intervention by a listed consultant to assess risks and build the action plan, and funding for certain prevention actions arising from that assessment.

Conditions for Culture de prévention

The reference database listing mentions businesses with 1 to 49 employees. It notably requires membership of an occupational health and prevention service, an up-to-date DUER in line with applicable rules, no ongoing formal notice or additional contribution, and informing staff representatives of the project and the application.

Métiers de bouche: equipment and training

The « Métiers de bouche » regional grant aims to reduce occupational risks in activities such as bakery-pastry, butchery-delicatessen, catering preparation and fishmongering. The listed equipment covers in particular flour dust, machine-related risks, burns, cuts, same-level falls and certain ergonomic issues. Training on allergies and risks linked to flour dust is also included in the scheme.

Rates and expenses for Métiers de bouche

The reference database indicates a grant of 50% of eligible investment expenses and 70% for training. The official general conditions document specifies the equipment and prerequisites of the scheme. Equipment or services must comply with the purchase/delivery date and the other rules set out in the current version.

How do you apply for a grant?

Identify the scheme matching the risk, check the award conditions and verify that the establishment and the equipment are eligible. Prepare the DUER, quotes, training or diagnostic supporting documents and the required administrative paperwork. CARSAT Hauts-de-France presents its aid and procedures on its website, with online filing via the company account depending on the scheme.

FAQ

Is Culture de prévention a general cash-flow aid? No, it targets training, support and defined prevention actions. Does Métiers de bouche fund any kitchen equipment? No, only equipment listed in the specifications can be accepted. Are businesses with fewer than 50 employees automatically eligible? No, other criteria and exclusions apply. Where can conditions be checked? On the official pages and documents of CARSAT Hauts-de-France and Assurance Maladie — Risques professionnels.

Official sources

• Funding prevention actions — CARSAT Hauts-de-France
• Grants for businesses with 1 to 49 employees — CARSAT Hauts-de-France
• Culture de prévention grant — CARSAT Hauts-de-France
• Culture de prévention award conditions — January 2026 version — CARSAT Hauts-de-France
• Métiers de bouche regional grant — general conditions — CARSAT Hauts-de-France
• Prevention grants — Assurance Maladie — Assurance Maladie — Risques professionnels