Health And Safety And Consumer Protection

Question 1

What is the Trade Descriptions Act?

Answer 1

Statements about the product must be true // eg a waterproof product must not let in the rain

Question 2

What is the Sale of Goods Act?

Answer 2

The product must be of satisfactory quality // eg the product must perform as expected

Question 3

What is the Consumer Safety Act?

Answer 3

Nightwear Safety Regulations protect children between 3 months and 13 years old from fire hazards // eg children’s nightwear must carry a permanent label which shows try meet the flammability standard

Question 4

What must a care label include on a garment?

Answer 4

The fibre content // flammability // standard care symbols // standard size // country of origin

Question 5

What is the Health and Safety at Work Act?

Answer 5

The Act makes it a legal requirement for manufacturers to undertake a risk assessment of all stages of manufacture,ensures the safety of the workers, and prevents industrial accidents

Question 6

What does the Act specify?

Answer 6

Safety procedures must be displayed for all to see // workers must be trained to use machines and equipment // appropriate and protective clothing must be worn // all risks must be controlled and monitored

Question 7

What are consumers influenced by?

Answer 7

A number of social,cultural and moral factors,and textiles designers use market research to find out about the wants and needs of their target market