Impacts: China

Question 1

working conditions

Answer 1

workers in Foxconn security factory complexes live on site where there are dorms, shops and cafes

most are young migrant workers from other parts of china
They work an average of 62 hrs/week for around $300/ month half of which is taken for living expenses

Question 2

health and safety

Answer 2

exposed to toxic chemicals used to clean the products

earplugs and goggles have not always been provided to employees working on machinery

Question 3

student and child labour

Answer 3

working excessive hours against its own policies

Quanta Computer another contractor were found to be employing high school students as interns this went against apples policy of social responsibility

Question 3

student and child labour

Answer 3

working excessive hours against its own policies

Quanta Computer another contractor were found to be employing high school students as interns this went against apples policy of social responsibility