Prevention of risks related to physical activity

PRAP Training: Preventing Risks Associated with Physical Activity

The PRAP (Physical Activity Risk Prevention) training aims to reduce workplace accidents and musculoskeletal disorders by teaching students how to analyze and adapt their work-related actions. It is essential in sectors where physical exertion is frequent.

Key Skills to Work Better and Safely

Intended for employees in all sectors (industry, construction, logistics, tertiary, health, medico-social, etc.), the PRAP (Physical Activity Risk Prevention) training aims to reduce workplace accidents and musculoskeletal disorders (MSDs), which represent a significant proportion of occupational illnesses in France. It provides a methodology for analyzing work situations in order to identify risk factors: awkward postures, repetitive movements, carrying heavy loads, an unsuitable work environment, or an inefficient organization.

Participants learn to adopt the principles of physical safety and energy conservation to protect their health on a daily basis. This includes learning manual handling, moving, lifting, and pushing/pulling techniques appropriate to their position. The training also encourages critical observation of their work environment in order to suggest concrete improvements: reorganizing workstations, adapting tools or furniture, and optimizing workflows.

Structured around an alternation between theoretical contributions, group work, analyses of real-life cases and practical situations in the field, this training promotes individual awareness of the physical efforts made each day. Supervised by a PRAP trainer certified by INRS, it allows each employee to become a prevention player in their company, capable of contributing to the reduction of risks for themselves and their colleagues.

Beyond safety, PRAP training contributes to improving working conditions, reducing absenteeism, motivating teams, and improving the organization's overall performance. It is part of a sustainable approach to preventing occupational risks, central to workplace health issues.