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ELECTRICAL SAFETY INSPECTION REPORT

SINCERE KNIT GARMENTS LIMITED UNIT-1

East Isdair, Chandmari, Fatullah, Narayangonj, Bangladesh

Factory List: 1. Sincere Knit Garments Ltd.Unit-1

2. Fakir Knit Ltd.

Inspected by: Sherab Dorji

Report Generated by: Sherab Dorji

Inspected on July 20, 2014

SUMMARY

The Sincere Knit Garments Ltd.Unit-1, factory is in a seven storied building with a shed. The building was constructed in 2001, and the factory started the production in the same year. The building was approved for commercial purpose and the factory during survey, had about 190 workers working on regular basis.

The Factory was surveyed for electrical safety by Woosun Energy and Construction Co., Ltd.

(WEC). The purpose of the survey was to identify significant electrical safety issues and to provide

recommendations for remediation based on applicable standards specified by the Accord. The

scope of this initial electrical safety inspection was limited to the review and identification of major

electrical safety issues. The inspection did not include identification of minor deficiencies, which will

be further addressed as part of follow-up inspections.

Table below summarizes the major electrical safety issues identified during the inspection.

Recommendations have been provided to address each issue.

An implementation schedule shall be developed by the factory to remediate each of the

findings. The specific timing of improvements, including any requested extensions due to

design / installation constraints, shall be submitted to the Accord for approval.

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FINDING NO: E- 1

N/A

CATEGORY: DRAWINGS

FINDING: The factory does not have electrical Single Line Diagram.

RECOMMENDATION:

Factory must have as-built electrical single line diagram for proper maintenance of their electrical system. PRIORITY: P1

REMEDIATION TIME FRAME: 12 WEEKS

FINDING NO: E- 2

N/A

CATEGORY: OPERATION & MAINTENANCE

FINDING: The following programs and test results are not conducted and kept. 1. Thermographic scanning inspection report ofelectrical equipment (tri-annual base).

2. Insulation resistance test of electrical equipment(5 year cycle).

3. Electrical safety program (training on electricalsafety).

RECOMMENDATION:

Set up the above program and keep the test result on site.

PRIORITY: P2



FINDINGS AND RECOMMENDATIONS

FINDING NO: E- 3

Inadequate generator room size.

CATEGORY: GENERATOR ROOM

FINDING: The size of generator room does not have adequate to perform routine maintenance activities.

RECOMMENDATION:

Ensure appropriate size for the generator room in order to properly access the generator to perform routine maintenance activities.

PRIORITY: P2 REMEDIATION TIME FRAME: 1 WEEK

FINDING NO: E- 4

Combustible material present inside the generator room.

CATEGORY: GENERATOR ROOM

FINDING: Combustible material present inside the generator room.

RECOMMENDATION: Need to remove combustible material from the generator room.

PRIORITY: P2

REMEDIATION TIME FRAME: 1 WEEK


FINDING NO: E- 5

Excessive dust present inside the Control panel of generator.

CATEGORY: SWITCH BOARD & PANELS

FINDING: Excessive dust present inside the Control panel of generator.

RECOMMENDATION:

Remove dust from control panel; make a periodical cleaning program.

PRIORITY: P2


FINDING NO: E- 6

No frame earthing at generator.

CATEGORY: GENRATOR ROOM

FINDING: No frame earthing at generator.

RECOMMENDATION: To provide two points distinct earthing on generator frame.

PRIORITY: P2



FINDING NO: E- 7

Exhaust fan inside the compressor room.

CATEGORY: EQUIPEMENT & MACHINE

FINDING: Exhaust fan hanged from ceiling without proper foundation inside the compressor room. Also, no mechanical on rotating part.

RECOMMENDATION:

The exhaust fan should be properly mounted on the wall with proper foundation and provide mechanical guard.

PRIORITY: P1


FINDING NO: E- 8

Wires on wall without mechanical guard.

CATEGORY: WIRINGS

FINDING: Wires on wall without mechanical guard.

RECOMMENDATION:

The PVC/ rigid pipe must be used for surface wiring which must be continuous through-out its length and properly supported.

PRIORITY: P2



FINDING NO: E- 9

Inadequate clearance in front of distribution boards.

CATEGORY: SWITCH BOARDS

FINDING: Distribution board is not provided with adequate clearance in front (typical).

RECOMMENDATION:

Provide clearance of at least 1 m (39 in) in front of distribution board.

PRIORITY: P3


FINDING NO: E- 10

Panel door not connected to earth bond.


FINDING: Panel doors not connected to earth bond.

RECOMMENDATION:

Provide earth connection for the body and doors of metallic distribution boards using green cables preferably braid so that the metallic door remains at zero potential all the time.

PRIORITY: P1



FINDING NO: E- 11

Distribution board made by wooden board.


FINDING: Distribution board made by wooden board.

RECOMMENDATION:

Replace the wooden distribution board by a distribution board made of noncombustible material (using sheet steel fabrication of a minimum thickness of 20 SWG).

PRIORITY: P1


FINDING NO: E- 12

MCCB and fuse mounted on wooden board.


FINDING: MCCB and fuse are installed on wooden board. RECOMMENDATION:

Wooden boards shall be avoided in factories for mounting the MCCB and fuse. Install these protective devices into an enclosure made of non-combustible material.

PRIORITY: P1



FINDING NO: E- 13

DOL starter mounted on wooden board.


FINDING: Control components (DOL starter) are mounted on the wooden board and wires connecting to the starter terminals are not protected.

RECOMMENDATION:

Wooden boards shall be avoided in factories for mounting the DOL starter. Install these protective devices on non-combustible material. Wires entering and exiting the DOL starter panels should be protect in conduit till its connection end to prevent from physical damaging of cable insulation.

PRIORITY: P2


FINDING NO: E- 14

Remaining gap around the cables passing through wall is not sealed.

CATEGORY: CABLE SUPPORT

FINDING: Remaining gap around the cables passing through wall is not sealed.

RECOMMENDATION:

Remaining gap around the cables passing through walls must be sealed with fire rated materials.

PRIORITY: P2



FINDING NO: E- 15

1) No earthing connection atchangeover switch (COS)

2) Extra line taken from changeoverswitch (COS).


FINDING: 1) No earthing connection at changeoverswitch (COS).

2) Extra line taken from changeover switch(COS).

RECOMMENDATION:

1) Provide earth connection for the body anddoors of metallic distribution boards using green cables preferably braid so that the metallic door remains at zero potential all the time.

2) Remove extra line from COS.

PRIORITY: P2


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FINDING NO: E- 16

Wires exposed while extending concealed wiring point.

CATEGORY: WIRINGS

FINDING: Wires exposed while extending concealed wiring point.

RECOMMENDATION:

Use rigid PVC pipe for conceals wiring and cable should be fully encased in the pipe for protection. The conduit shall run vertically or horizontally, shall never at angle.

PRIORITY: P1


FINDING NO: E- 17

Bunch of cables is connected without lug in a single point of bus-bar.


FINDING: Bunch of cables is connected without lug in a single point of bus-bar. (Typical)

RECOMMENDATION:

Need to connect a single cable in a single port with the proper size of cable lug.

PRIORITY: P1



FINDING NO: E- 18

Panel door not connected to earth bond.


FINDING: Panel doors not connected to earth bond (Typical).

RECOMMENDATION:

Provide earth connection for the body and doors of metallic distribution boards using green cables preferably braid so that the metallic door remains at zero potential all the time.

PRIORITY: P1


FINDING NO: E- 19

Socket installed on woodenboard.


FINDING: Socket installed on woodenboard.

RECOMMENDATION:

Need to install on non-combustible material.

PRIORITY: P2



FINDING NO: E- 20

Dust & lint present inside the cable duct

CATEGORY: CABLE SUPPORT

FINDING: Dust & lint are found in cable duct. Also, no cover on cable duct.

RECOMMENDATION:

Remove lint and dust from the cable duct and cover it with noncombustible material; make a periodical cleaning program.

PRIORITY: P3


FINDING NO: E- 21

Wiring in flexible PVC conduit is not properly supported.

CATEGORY:WIRINGS

FINDING: Wiring in flexible PVC conduit connecting to ceiling fan is not properly supported.

RECOMMENDATION:

Wiring in flexible PVC conduit must be additionally supported and securely clamped with saddle at regular intervals.

PRIORITY: P3



FINDING NO: E- 22

Bunch of cables is connected without lug at MCCB terminal.


FINDING: Bunch of cables is connected without lug at MCCB terminal.(Typical)

RECOMMENDATION:

Need to connect a single cable in a single terminal with proper size of cable lug.

PRIORITY: P1



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