The SST logo, designed and framed by the INRS, identifies individuals trained in first aid in the workplace. Three color variations exist according to the level of qualification, and each adheres to specific usage rules. Downloading this logo for integration into professional materials requires compliance with a strict graphic charter, under penalty of being considered abusive use by the INRS or the CARSAT.
Available Formats and Technical Constraints of the SST Logo
Most competitors list the colors of the logo without addressing the file format or integration constraints. However, the choice of format determines the quality of the rendering on your materials.
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The INRS provides the SST logo primarily for download in high-definition PNG format. This format preserves the transparency of the background, making it easier to integrate into posters, armbands, or presentations. The PDF of the official graphic charter contains the vector specifications (Pantone, CMYK, and RGB references), but no SVG or AI files are offered for direct download on the INRS website.
For those who need a vector version suitable for printing, the logo must be recreated from the specifications of the charter, using the Gothic 13 Std Regular typography for the SST logo and Source Serif Pro Semibold for other devices. Any recreation must adhere to the exact colors and proportions; otherwise, the logo will be non-compliant.
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You can download the SST INRS logo in high definition to integrate directly into your training or internal signage documents.
INRS Charter: Color Codes and Safety Zones by Level
The usage charter for INRS training device logos details the color specifications for each variation of the SST logo. The table below summarizes the data from the official document.
| Level | Color | CMYK | RGB | Web (Hex) | Pantone |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SST Actor | Green | C100 M0 Y86 K3 | R0 G148 B83 | #009353 | 347 |
| SST Trainer | Red | C0 M90 Y86 K3 | R199 G50 B62 | #E63328 | Red 032 |
| Trainer of Trainers | Blue | C100 M13 Y1 K3 | R0 G143 B211 | #008FD2 | Process Blue |
Each logo has a defined safety zone represented by the value “X” corresponding to a graphic module specific to the logo. No text, image, or other graphic element should encroach on this zone. The charter also allows for a black version and a monochrome version for cases where color printing is not possible.
However, modifying proportions, adding effects, or changing colors is prohibited. The “black” and “1 color” versions provided by the charter are the only accepted alternatives.
Legal Conditions for Using the SST Logo on Your Materials
The least documented aspect by training sites concerns legal restrictions. The INRS does not place this logo in the public domain. Its use is conditional.
Only actors in the SST training system can use the logo: companies employing trained first aiders, training organizations authorized or contracted by the Health Insurance – Occupational Risks network. An independent consultant who is not authorized cannot place this logo on their commercial materials to promote training.
Using the SST logo to promote training that does not comply with the INRS reference exposes one to a withdrawal request made by the INRS or the CARSAT. This risk particularly concerns organizations that create non-compliant graphic variations:
- Adding safety icons around the logo (pictograms, first aid crosses, helmets)
- Changing colors to adapt to a company charter
- Integrating the SST logo into a composite logo mixing the identity of the organization and the INRS identity
- Resizing that does not respect the safety zone defined in the charter
These practices remain common in the field, but they constitute violations of the charter. Before integrating the SST logo into a professional material, ensure that your organization is properly referenced in the system.
INRS Digital Materials Beyond the Logo Alone
The INRS does not only offer the logo as an isolated image. Interactive digital materials such as the SST Intervention Plan are available for download in HTML/ZIP format from the INRS media library. These kits can be integrated into a corporate intranet or LMS.
The benefit of these materials is twofold. First, they accompany the logo with educational content validated by the INRS, which enhances the credibility of the signage. Second, a standalone SST logo displayed on a material without educational context loses part of its function: it identifies a first aider but does not remind of the gestures or the prevention approach.
For training managers or safety referents, downloading these complete kits rather than the logo alone allows for the creation of compliant and useful displays. The INRS media library (accessible via inrs.fr/media.html) gathers all documentary resources related to SST training and other occupational risk prevention systems.
The key point for any professional wishing to use the SST logo on their materials is: graphic compliance and authorization in the system are inseparable. A logo perfectly reproduced on a material published by a non-authorized structure remains non-compliant use. Checking its status before downloading and applying this logo avoids administrative complications with the prevention network.