

The risks of inactivity in the workplace
Here at Fusion, we help our clients to identify health problems early on, allowing support to be put in place sooner. We’ve already looked at the positive benefits of an active working

Psychoactive Substances Act 2016
On May 26th last year, the Psychoactive Substances Act 2016 came into force across the UK. You may not have been aware of its existence, let alone what it might mean.

Productivity and the benefits of hydration
We’re all used to being told that we need to drink 2 litres of water a day for optimal hydration and health. In reality, most people don’t drink the recommended

Safety Critical Medicals – Are you covered?
Certain occupations can involve high-risk tasks that require an individual to be both physically and mentally fit. Individuals who work in these professions are often known as safety-critical workers. It’s

It’s time to stand up to work actively
In 2015, the Public Health England and Active Working CIC published a Consensus Expert Statement. It provides guidance for employers and staff working in office environments to combat the potential ills

Does rain make pain worse?
How many times have we heard someone say that bad weather makes their chronic aches and pains worse? Or that they can tell that a storm’s coming because they can

Employee wellbeing programme: are you ready to implement one?
There are seven signs that are thought to show whether an organisation is ready to implement an employee wellbeing programme. They can act as an invaluable checklist for defining the

Control of Electromagnetic Fields at Work
In July 2016, the Control of Electromagnetic Fields at Work Regulations came into force. As an employer, you have a duty of care to your workplace and employees, and ensure

Our Occupational Health Triage Process
We can offer a wide range of occupational health and safety services designed to improve the health and wellbeing of our clients’ employees. We’ve worked with businesses of all sizes in a
