What INRS does

INRS (Institut national de recherche et de sécurité pour la prévention des accidents du travail et des maladies professionnelles) is a French non-profit association founded in 1947 and operating under the governance of the national Social Security system. It is the legally designated reference body for occupational risk prevention in France, serving all enterprises affiliated with the general Social Security scheme — over 2 million establishments and 20 million-plus employees across every sector. INRS conducts scientific research, produces regulatory and methodological guidance, develops prevention tools, and delivers training through two physical centers (Paris and Vandoeuvre-lès-Nancy), a nationwide network of habilitated training organizations, and the regional CARSAT/CRAMIF/CGSS Social Security network.

INRS's core technology portfolio centers on domain-specialized software and content rather than AI or platform infrastructure. Flagship products include Seirich (chemical risk assessment software), OIRA (online interactive risk assessment for small businesses), TutoPrév' (a suite of sector-specific interactive learning tools covering construction, maintenance, office, food, wood, beauty, cleaning and energy trades), the E-Formation self-paced e-learning platform, and reference databases such as Fiches toxicologiques and Tableaux des maladies professionnelles. The organization publishes three journals (Travail & Sécurité, HST, RST), more than 2,000 downloadable resources, and runs 101 active research projects validated by an independent scientific commission.

INRS is financed primarily by a recurring subsidy from the National Fund for the Prevention of Occupational Accidents and Diseases (FNPATMP), supporting an annual operating budget of approximately €88 million. Supplementary revenue comes from modest training course fees (ranging from €290 for tutor-assisted distance learning to €1,656 for trainer certification courses, with self-paced e-learning and publications offered free), and from CPF-eligible training certified under Qualiopi. There is no venture, equity, or public-market ownership; INRS operates as an independent paritary association governed by employer and trade-union representatives.

Name

INRS

Legal name

Institut national de recherche et de sécurité pour la prévention des accidents du travail et des maladies professionnelles

Website

https://inrs.fr

Company type

Private

Founded year

1947

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

501–1,000 employees

Short description

INRS is France's national non-profit research and safety institute for occupational risk prevention, serving all 2 million-plus enterprises in the general Social Security scheme through scientific research, prevention tools, training programs, and publications, funded primarily by a public subsidy.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Occupational Health and Safety Prevention Services

NAICS

Management, Scientific, and Technical Consulting Services (5416), Testing Laboratories and Services (54138), Other Scientific and Technical Consulting Services (541690)

SIC

Services-Commercial Physical & Biological Research (8731), Services-Testing Laboratories (8734)

akta.pro primary industry

Occupational Health & Industrial Hygiene (BPAHAJAD)

akta.pro secondary industries

Occupational Safety & Health Authorities (Workplace Safety Regulators) (HLAJAFAB), Hazard Communication (GHS/SDS) & Chemical Safety (EDABAEAB), Environmental, Health & Safety (EHS) & Regulatory Reference (OSHA, EPA, Risk) (EDAGAGAJ)

Keywords

• Occupational health prevention
• Workplace safety training
• Chemical risk assessment
• Occupational research services
• Employee safety training

Headquarters

HQ city

Paris

HQ country

France

HQ region

Europe

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Technology or R&D, Operations

Revenue model

1. Government/Fonds national de prévention grant: Primary funding from a subsidy from the National Fund for the Prevention of Occupational Accidents and Diseases (Fonds national de prévention des accidents du travail et des maladies professionnelles). This grant supports all core activities including research, training, information and assistance services.
2. Training fees: INRS charges fees for certain training courses. For example, 'Evaluer les risques liés aux agents chimiques' at €290 (net, VAT exempt), 'Anticiper les effets du vieillissement' at €994, and 'Accompagner les mutations du travail' at €1,325. Self-paced online training is free. Training falls within continuing professional development framework.
3. Free information products: All publications are freely downloadable. Some printed materials (posters, DVDs) are available for order. Paper brochures are free for public technical and professional schools and CFA (apprentice training centers).

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels6 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

INRS is the French national non-profit institute for occupational risk prevention, conducting scientific research on workplace hazards, providing cataloged training programs (SST, PRAP, RPS, chemical/biological/asbestos risk, management), developing proprietary prevention software tools (Seirich, OIRA, TutoPrév'), publishing scientific journals and a 2,000+ resource library, and delivering free assistance and information services to French enterprises. Its activities span four modes of action: research, training, assistance, and information dissemination, all directed at preventing occupational accidents and diseases for over 2 million establishments and 20 million employees.

Product overview

INRS offers a comprehensive portfolio of products and services for occupational risk prevention in France. The core offerings include specialized software tools (Seirich for chemical risk assessment, OIRA for small business risk evaluation, Agir suite à un accident du travail for accident response), interactive TutoPrév' training tools for various professional sectors, and extensive databases (Fiches toxicologiques, Tableaux des maladies professionnelles). The organization provides substantial training programs including Sauvetage secourisme du travail (SST), Prévention des risques liés à l'activité physique (PRAP), and management training. INRS publishes three journals (Travail et Sécurité, HST, RST) and maintains documentary resources including the Portail documentaire. E-learning is delivered through the e-formation platform. Together, these tools, databases, publications, and training programs form an integrated ecosystem supporting occupational health and safety across French enterprises.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Seirich Software tool that enables companies to identify, assess, and obtain information about chemical products used in the workplace, supporting chemical risk prevention efforts. Aimed at prevention officers and safety managers in enterprises of all sizes.
• OIRA (Outil d'évaluation des risques pour les TPE) Online tool for very small businesses (TPE) to evaluate occupational risks and create their single risk assessment document (Document Unique). Targeted at small enterprises without dedicated safety staff.
• Agir suite à un accident du travail

Quantifiable outcome

• Serving over 20 million employees and 2 million establishments across all sectors of the French general Social Security scheme
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers1 record

Segments7 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature6 records

Partnerships

Eleven partnerships are on record, tiered core, major and minor.

• Cnam - Caisse nationale de l'assurance maladie (Direction des risques professionnels)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerINRS operates within the French occupational prevention ecosystem under the governance and partial funding of the Cnam (National Health Insurance) through the Direction des risques professionnels. INRS's activity orientations are linked to the Convention d'objectifs et de gestion (COG) of the AT/MP branch of Cnam. The Cnam network of CARSAT, CRAMIF, and CGSS regional bodies forms the broader prevention network alongside INRS.
• Carsat, Cramif, CGSS (regional Social Security prevention bodies)coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorThe network of regional health insurance occupational risk prevention departments (CARSAT, CRAMIF, CGSS) work alongside INRS to deliver prevention training, services, and programs regionally. They are part of the core French occupational prevention ecosystem and serve as key intermediaries extending INRS reach to enterprises nationwide.
• EurogipmajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerINRS collaborates with Eurogip on European OSH conferences, notably co-organizing the Euroshnet European Conference on standardization, testing and certification in occupational safety and health. Eurogip operates under the governance of the French Social Security system.
• OPPBTP (Organisme professionnel de prévention du bâtiment et des travaux publics)majorStrategic or Co-development PartnerOPPBTP is part of the French occupational prevention ecosystem alongside INRS. It specializes in the construction and public works sector and collaborates on asbestos trainer certification and other shared prevention initiatives.
• Anact (Agence nationale pour l'amélioration des conditions de travail)coreOthersAnact (National Agency for Improving Working Conditions) is part of the broader French occupational prevention ecosystem coordinated under the Plan santé travail government strategy, alongside INRS and other specialized agencies.
• Anses (Agence nationale de sécurité sanitaire de l'alimentation, de l'environnement et du travail)coreOthersAnses is part of the French occupational prevention ecosystem. INRS collaborates with Anses particularly on biocidal product regulations and chemical risk matters.
• Santé Publique FranceminorOthersSanté Publique France is part of the broader French health and prevention ecosystem, referenced as a partner within the INRS network of specialized agencies.
• DGT - Direction générale du travailcoreOthersThe General Directorate for Labour (DGT) is part of the French state bodies in the occupational prevention ecosystem, including the COCT (Conseil d'orientation des conditions de travail) which shapes national prevention policy under the Plan santé travail.
• European OSH Network (Euroshnet)majorStrategic or Co-development PartnerINRS co-hosts and co-organizes the Euroshnet European Conference series on standardization, testing and certification in occupational safety and health. INRS and Eurogip co-organize these events on behalf of the Euroshnet Network.
• Habilitated Training Organizations NetworkcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorA broad network of authorized training organizations and enterprises habilitated by INRS to deliver prevention training programs (SST, PRAP, RPS, asbestos, etc.) to end enterprises across France. Managed through the Forprev platform (www.forprev.fr). Organizations must hold SIRET, activity declaration number, and be overseen by an INRS-certified trainer.
• ECHA (European Chemicals Agency)minorOthersINRS is involved in chemical product declaration processes through the PCN (Poison Centres Notification) portal hosted by ECHA. INRS has access to declaration data for occupational health prevention purposes and can request additional declarations from companies under its regulatory mandate.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves2 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Market position

Strengths4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/user/INRSFrance
• Xx.com/inrsfrance

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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