At Fitness Passport, we truly believe that feeling safe at work is about protecting your physical and mental wellbeing every day, it’s so much more than avoiding and preventing accidents. Whether you’re behind a desk, on a construction site, or supporting your community as a first responder, safety should always be top of mind. Think of it as a mindset, a joint responsibility for all workers to contribute to a culture of healthier, happier workplaces where people can thrive.
We’re also passionate about helping workplaces embed safety and wellbeing into everyday routines. By giving our members access to hundreds of gyms, pools, and wellness facilities, we make it easier to stay active, manage stress, and recover well, because healthier workers are safer workers. Regular movement and mental recharge are proven to reduce injury risks and prevent burnout, helping you bring your best self to work and home.
Employers play a key role by leading from the front, starting safety conversations, encouraging breaks, and supporting staff to use their Fitness Passport memberships as part of their wellbeing toolkit. And every employee has a part to play too: looking out for hazards, speaking up with ideas, and supporting teammates. When safety becomes part of the culture, everyone benefits.
Prioritising wellbeing doesn’t have to be complicated. Small, consistent habits like standing up and stretching each hour, staying hydrated, or taking a brisk walk at lunchtime can make a big difference. Regular movement improves circulation and concentration, while reducing fatigue which is a common cause of workplace accidents.
Safety isn’t just physical either. A positive and supportive workplace culture reduces stress, anxiety, and burnout, which are major contributors to accidents and absenteeism. Encouraging conversations around mental health, offering employee assistance programs, and normalising self-care can help teams build resilience. Even short breaks for meditation, a swim, or a workout can clear the mind and lift mood, improving focus and decision-making.
In addition, recovery is an often-overlooked part of workplace safety. Getting enough sleep, allowing time to recharge after physical or mentally demanding work, and managing workload pressures all support better performance and fewer mistakes. Wellness activities like yoga, pilates, or low-impact exercise can reduce stress and improve sleep quality.
Creating a safe and healthy workplace is everyone’s job. From leadership modelling good habits to colleagues looking out for one another, safety is a shared responsibility. When organisations invest in wellbeing and individuals take active steps to care for themselves and others, it creates a ripple effect — boosting morale, reducing sick days, and improving productivity across the board.
And for more wellbeing tips and information, check out the resources page on our website.
