The work environment needs to be safe and healthy not only to avoid work-related illness and injury, but also so that you can perform your job properly while you are there. By ensuring your health and safety, your employer will have happier, healthier, and more productive employees. Work stress can also be harmful to your health and contribute to stress-related conditions such as insomnia and burnout. Learning how to cope with stress and deal with stress-related conditions can keep you healthier and safer at work, and can also help improve the overall quality of your life.