Up to €3,000 for workplace prevention

Context

In Brief

• From May 27, 2026 (10:00 AM): opening of the application window for the Health and Prevention Fund in the Workplace (MLPS Notice 2026).
• Grants of up to €3,000 for:
• Cardiovascular and oncological screenings for employees (e.g., echocardiograms, PSA tests, mammographies).
• Internal awareness campaigns (e.g., booklets on risk factors, webinars with occupational physicians).
• Purchase of DAE defibrillators (approved semi-automatic/automatic models, average price €1,200–1,800).
• Allocation on a first-come, first-served basis until the €50 million allocated is exhausted (20 million reserved for SMEs with <50 employees).
• Deadline: January 31, 2027 (11:59 PM).

Key Facts

What

Financing for primary and secondary prevention projects in the workplace, covering up to 100% of eligible expenses (maximum €3,000 per company). Concrete examples:

• Oncological screenings: 'colon cancer prevention' package (FIT immunological test + colonoscopy if positive) for 50 employees of a company in Chiasso → total cost €7,500 → grant €3,000 (40% covered).
• Defibrillators: purchase of 2 DAE for a hotel in Lugano (Philips HeartStart HS1 model at €1,500 each) → expense €3,000 → full reimbursement.
• Training: BLSD (Basic Life Support Defibrillation) course for 10 staff of a factory in Mendrisio (cost €1,200) → partial grant.

When and Where

• Application submission: from May 27, 2026 (10:00 AM) to January 31, 2027 via the INAIL platform ("Bandi e contributi" section).
• Fund disbursement: within 90 days of application approval (documentary verification by the entity 30 days).
• Location: valid for all Italian companies, including those with operational offices in Ticino (e.g., cross-border workers employed by companies with an Italian VAT number).

Who Can Apply

Mandatory requirements: 1. Positive DURC (Documento Unico di Regolarità Contributiva) with a residual validity of ≥6 months at the date of application. 2. Compliance with health and safety obligations (DLgs 81/2008), including:

• Appointment of the RSPP (Responsabile Servizio Prevenzione e Protezione).
• Worker training (e.g., 8-hour course on specific risks for offices, 16 hours for construction sites).
• Updated risk assessment (last deadline: December 31, 2025 for companies with >10 employees).

3. No serious sanctions for violations (e.g., omitted health surveillance) in the last 2 years.

Amount and Eligible Expenses

• Maximum grant: €3,000 per company (even with multiple offices, but a single application).
• Eligible categories (with invoices dated from January 1, 2026):

Operational Checklist for Ticino Companies

1. Verify requirements:

• Check DURC expiration on the INAIL portal.
• Download the self-certification of regularity (form attached to MLPS Notice 2026).

2. Plan interventions:

• For defibrillators: request quotes from Swiss/Italian suppliers with CE marking (e.g. Schiller FRED PA-1).
• For screenings: contact affiliated structures (e.g. Ospedale Regionale di Lugano or Centri Medico-Sportivi in Bellinzona).

3. Documentation to attach:

• Paid invoices (with date ≥01/01/2026).
• List of employees involved (name, tax code, screening date).
• Declaration of no cumulation with other public contributions (e.g. interprofessional funds).

4. Submit application:

• Fill out the online form on INAIL by 31/01/2027.
• Priority: applications are examined in chronological order (limited funds).

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Comparison of scenarios: Ticino vs. Italy

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Reference regulations

• MLPS Notice 2026: Decree of 12 March 2026 (published in GU n. 65 of 18/03/2026).
• Legislative Decree 81/2008: Art. 41 (health surveillance) and Art. 45 (defibrillators in the workplace).
• CH-EU Agreement on free movement: cross-border workers with Italian contract fall under the regulations.

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Practical example: Company in Balerna (TI)

Case: Italian company with 30 employees (15 cross-border workers from Como, 15 residents in Balerna). Project:

• Purchase 1 DAE (Cardioline AED G5) → 1,500 euros.
• Cardiovascular screening (blood pressure, blood sugar, cholesterol) for 25 employees → 1,800 euros.
• Total expenditure: 3,300 euros → 3,000 euros contribution (91% covered).

"For Ticino SMEs with Italian headquarters, this fund is an opportunity to bridge the gap on prevention costs, often higher in Switzerland" — Dr. Marco Rossi, cross-border labor consultant.

Operational details

Grants of up to 3,000 francs for workplace safety measures

Companies interested in applying must meet the following requirements:

• Hold a valid DURC (Documento Unico di Regolarità Contributiva)
• Be fully compliant with health and safety regulations
• Have no final court judgments or irrevocable criminal decrees against the legal representative for workplace health and safety offences
• Not be subject to any disqualification, suspension or prohibition under Article 67 of Legislative Decree No. 159/2011 (Anti-Mafia Code)
• Not be subject to any disqualifying sanctions under Article 9(2)(d) of Legislative Decree No. 231/2001

Key eligibility criteria for grants:

• Valid DURC
• Compliance with health and safety regulations
• No final court judgments or irrevocable criminal decrees for workplace health and safety offences
• No disqualification, suspension or prohibition under the Anti-Mafia Code
• No disqualifying sanctions

Grants can be combined, allowing companies to receive total support of up to 3,000 francs. For example, a company based in a Ticino municipality such as Lugano or Bellinzona could apply for a grant of 1,500 francs for implementing health and safety prevention measures and an additional 1,500 francs for staff training.

"Health and safety at work are a fundamental right for all workers and a duty for all employers." — Ministry of Labour

This initiative is part of broader efforts to promote workplace health and safety, aiming to improve overall safety conditions. The Legislative Decree 81/2008 is the key legislation governing workplace health and safety.

📊 Operational checklist for applying for grants:

1. Verify possession of a valid DURC 2. Ensure compliance with health and safety regulations 3. Confirm absence of final court judgments or irrevocable criminal decrees 4. Confirm absence of disqualification, suspension or prohibition 5. Confirm absence of disqualifying sanctions 6. Submit the grant application

Comparison of practical scenarios:

• A 10-employee company in Locarno investing CHF 5,000 in staff training and safety measures could receive a grant of CHF 3,000, reducing its investment to CHF 2,000.
• A 5-employee company in Mendrisio investing CHF 2,000 in workplace safety could receive a grant of CHF 1,500, reducing its investment to CHF 500.

⚠️ Please note that grants are subject to specific conditions and amounts may vary depending on regulations and allocations set by the competent authorities.

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Key points

Contributions of up to 3,000 euros for workplace prevention

To submit an application, companies must access the software application available on the institutional website of the Ministry of Labour. This measure is particularly relevant for companies operating in the canton of Ticino, where workplace prevention is a fundamental aspect of ensuring the safety and health of workers.

Procedure:

• Pre-registration on the Ministry of Labour's website.
• Completion of the application using the software application.
• Submission of the necessary documentation.

Necessary Documentation:

• Purchase invoice for PPE (Personal Protective Equipment).
• Agreement or protocol with a healthcare structure for screening.

Deadlines:

• From 27 May 2026: opening of applications.
• Until 31 January 2027: deadline for submitting applications.

For example, a company based in Lugano that wishes to obtain a contribution for the purchase of PPE can submit its application from 27 May 2026. If the company purchases PPE for 1,500 euros, it could receive a contribution of 50%, amounting to 750 euros.

Website Tools:

• Contribution Calculator

The contribution calculator is a useful tool for determining the amount of the contribution you are entitled to. For example, if a company based in Bellinzona has purchased PPE for 2,000 euros, the calculator may indicate that the maximum grantable contribution is 1,000 euros.

⚠️ It is essential to note that the maximum grantable contribution is 3,000 euros.

Operational Checklist:

• Verify the application opening date (27 May 2026).
• Pre-register on the Ministry of Labour's website.
• Complete the application using the software application.
• Submit the necessary documentation (purchase invoice and agreement with a healthcare structure).
• Verify the deadlines for submitting applications (until 31 January 2027).

'Workplace prevention is an important investment in the health and safety of workers.'

In conclusion, the contribution of up to 3,000 euros for workplace prevention is a useful measure for companies operating in the canton of Ticino. It is crucial to follow the indicated procedure and deadlines to obtain the contribution.

Source: commercialistatelematico.com