Website and video. Stress is the feeling of being under too much mental or emotional pressure. Pressure turns into stress when you feel unable to cope. People have different ways of reacting to stress, so a situation that feels stressful to one person may be motivating to someone else. Many of life’s demands can cause stress, particularly work, relationships and money problems. It can arise from work or outside work, and you can see the statistics on work-related stress here. But whatever the cause, being stressed while you're at work is a risk to you and others. This information is to help you spot stress symptoms and suggest what to do.
Level of Education: Initial vocational education and training, Continuing vocational education and training
Lead Organisation: British Safety Council
