occupational-health Articles
How to support an employee with epilepsy in work
How to support an employee with epilepsy in work. On the 26th of March, Purple Day encourages people across the globe to become a united force and bring epilepsy out of the shadows.
Occupational Health Trends, 2017
More organisations are recognising the importance of focusing on wellbeing in the workplace. A clear strategy to improve the wellbeing of staff can help to reduce employee absence and make
The risks of inactivity in the workplace
Here at Fusion, we help our clients to identify health problems early on, including inactivity in the workplace, allowing support to be put in place sooner. We’ve already looked at the
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.
Safety Critical Medicals – Are you covered?
Certain occupations can involve high-risk tasks that require an individual to have safety critical medicals. Individuals who work in these professions are often known as safety-critical workers. It’s imperative that
Preventing and controlling health risks in waste management
Health risks in waste management industry might be plentiful, but there are a number of systems and processes that can be put in place to improve workplace health and wellbeing. If
It’s time to stand up to work actively
It’s time to stand up and 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
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
