Rana Plaza, Bangladesh and Air Pollution Indices Flashcards
When did the Rana Plaza incident occur
2013
What happened in Rana Plaza
an eight-storey factory building collapsed leading to the death of many workers
how many people died in Rana Plaza
over 1000 people
why did the building collapse
it collapsed due to its fragile infrastructure and it was wrongly declared safe after cracks lead to a minor worry about collapse
Why did the building have poor infrastructure
It had been built quickly to meet the rising demands of the worlds clothing industry
What is the Rana Plaza Arrangement fund
it was set up to provide compensation for survivors and families of those that were killed
What happened as a result of the Rana Plaza incident
The UN, clothing brands and Bangladesh government have combined to try and ensure that all factories and buildings are properly surveyed.
What is the API
Air pollutant index, a state of emergency is declared if the API exceeds 500
