Large volume of work – high working pace
Having a lot to do for a limited period of time need not be a cause of ill-health, but
prolonged working under pressure of time can be health-impairing, even if the work is
absorbing. Essentially, the volume and difficulty of work must be adapted to people’s
varying capabilities. This can mean such general aspects as age, gender and cultural
background, but also more individual factors such as temporary or permanent differences in
work capacity.