The South African Constitution guarantees us a safe environment that causes no harm. With all the laws, regulations, best practices promulgated, we still face environmental challenges from pollution, waste, dust, noise, poor infrastructure, poor illumination, and other factors.

South Africa has more comprehensive laws and regulations to protect the citizen. Without proper enforcement, laws become ineffective as nobody complies with them.

The absence of compliance leads to a lack of protection. As unique as we all are and wonderfully created with imperfections, we do not experience stress and anxiety in the same way.

People with a susceptibility to stress and anxiety may experience more severe symptoms than those who are not affected. Being aware of your triggers is essential for successfully taking proactive measures to manage and decrease them.

There are individuals who have a challenging time touching objects or surfaces that have dust on them. The way an individual perceives the situation will determine whether it triggers them.

Stress levels can range from moderate, and too severe. Managing stress and anxiety is a unique journey for each person.

Therefore, the solutions are multifaceted. Our personal backgrounds, cultural influences, beliefs, religious practices, socioeconomic statuses, educational levels, and family dynamics all affect how we manage and deal with stress and anxiety.

The focus of this book is on examining the environmental factors present in both homes and workplaces. According to the World Health Organization, the workplace is a leading source of stress and anxiety.

With this in mind, our focus will be on discussing the factors specific to the workplace, empowering you to make a knowledgeable choice. .