Table 4 Factor analyses of the “Blue flags” (n = 75)

My tasks at work are too difficult

There are incompatible demands for me at my work

I have too many tasks, too much work to do

I can count on that if necessary, get help and support from my colleagues

I can count on that if necessary, get help and support from my immediate supervisor

My work contains positive challenges

There are clear goals for my work

I can decide how fast I work

I have control in my work situation

Old and young staff are treated equally at my workplace

Men and women are treated equally at my workplace

I can solve problems that arise at work

There has been bullying and harassment at my workplace during the last 6 months

The work requires me to concentrate all the time and can make decisions

Variance explained, initial eigenvalues (%)

Rotated sums of squared loadings,variance explained (%)