Social issues (AQA GCSE Design and Technology): Quizzes
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What year was the Health and Safety at Work Act introduced?
What year was the Health and Safety at Work Act introduced?
1974
Which enforcement action can the HSE take against companies?
Which enforcement action can the HSE take against companies?
Issue prohibition notices
When did minimum wage laws start protecting UK workers?
When did minimum wage laws start protecting UK workers?
April 1999
What does the Fairtrade organisation ensure for workers?
What does the Fairtrade organisation ensure for workers?
Good conditions & fair payment
How does local sourcing benefit communities?
How does local sourcing benefit communities?
Helps local economy & supports jobs
What mainly causes atmospheric pollution from factories?
What mainly causes atmospheric pollution from factories?
CO₂ emissions, toxic fumes & particles
How does global warming occur?
How does global warming occur?
CO₂ traps heat from the sun
What is the Paris Agreement's temperature goal?
What is the Paris Agreement's temperature goal?
Keep rise below 2°C this century
What percentage of oceanic pollution comes from land?
What percentage of oceanic pollution comes from land?
80%
What must manufacturing companies consider beyond profit?
What must manufacturing companies consider beyond profit?
Workers, suppliers & environment