Job Conditions That May Lead to Stress

The following conditions have been listed by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), which may cause stress at the workplace.

The Design of Tasks

• Heavy workload;
• Infrequent rest breaks;
• long work hours and shift-work; and
• Hectic and routine tasks that have little inherent meaning, do not utilize workers' skills, and provide little sense of control.

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