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ELECTRICAL SAFETY INSPECTION REPORT

CAMLET FASHIONS LTD

Kalayanpur, Dhaka, Bangladesh

Factory List:

1. Camlet Fashions Ltd.

Inspected by: Hemlal Dahal

Report Generated by: Hemlal Dahal

Inspected on February 14th 2015

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Camlet Fashions Ltd.

SUMMARY

The Camlet Fashions Ltd factory is established in the 5th floor of the 8-storied (G+7) multi factory building at

Kallayanpur. The building was constructed up to 5th floor in 1995 and additional 3 floors in 2005. Camlet

Fashions started production in 2010. Total number of workers in the factory as reported during inspection is

250.

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 would be

further dealt with 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.

The 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 an approval.

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FINDINGS AND RECOMMENDATIONS

FINDING NO: E- 1

CATEGORY: DESIGN, DRAWINGS & RECORDS

FINDING: Electrical SLD and electrical wiring layout design and drawings is not prepared. Earthing system layout designs and drawings are not prepared.

RECOMMENDATION: The factory must have as-built electrical SLD with electrical wiring layout designs and drawings. Any

changes in load, protection system, conductors, generation and supply system must be reflected in

the as-built SLD and drawings. The factory must have as-built earthing system layout designs and

drawings. Any changes in system must be reflected in the as-built drawings.

PRIORITY: P1

REMEDIATION TIMEFRAME: 8 WEEKS

FINDING NO: E- 2


FINDING: Thermo-graphic scanning of the electrical system has not been performed.

RECOMMENDATION: Thermographic scanning of the entire electrical system must be performed on bi-annual basis and

recorded.

PRIORITY: P1


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FINDING NO: E- 3


FINDING: Insulation resistance test of electrical equipment is not performed.

RECOMMENDATION: Insulation resistant test of all the cables must be performed once every 5 year cycle and recorded

PRIORITY: P1


FINDING NO: E- 4


FINDING: Electric safety program is not initiated.

RECOMMENDATION: Electrical safety training and awareness program for the electrical personal and workers must be

initiated and recorded.

PRIORITY: P1


FINDING NO: E- 5

CATEGORY: Lightning Protection & Earth

FINDING:

Lightning Protection System (LPS) needed but has not been installed yet.

RECOMMENDATION: Design and install Lightning Protection System (LPS) in the factory; the LPS designs must be submitted to Accord before starting installation.

PRIORITY: P1


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FINDING NO: E- 6

Substation entrance

CATEGORY: TRANSFORMER ROOM

FINDING: No identification and signs for electrical room including high Voltage danger signs.

RECOMMENDATION: Every equipment & enclosure within which a nominal voltage exceeding 230 volts must have a visible warning notice (of durable material) mentioning maximum voltage.

PRIORITY: P2


FINDING NO: E- 7

Transformer and electrical room


FINDING: Transformer and electrical room too congested. Poor illumination of transformer room & electrical room.

RECOMMENDATION: Maintain safe working space (1.07 meter preferably) surrounding the existing power transformer. Install additional lights inside generator room and ensure minimum 150 lux illumination around the room for performing the maintenance and inspection.

PRIORITY: P1


FINDING NO: E- 8

Transformer room


FINDING: Transformer and electrical room too dirty.

RECOMMENDATION: Transformer room must be kept clean and free from oil and water. Establish a periodic cleaning program and maintain records of the activities.

PRIORITY: P2

REMEDIATION TIMEFRAME: 1 WEEK

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FINDING NO: E- 9

Behind HT panel


FINDING: Excess cable length not arranged and supported.

RECOMMENDATION: Excess length of existing HT cables coiled near transformer must be protected and laid safely.

PRIORITY: P2


FINDING NO: E- 10

Breather attached to transformer conservator


FINDING: Breather oil cup is empty & dry.

RECOMMENDATION: Oil cup must be filled with transformer oil as per the instruction of the manufacturer.

PRIORITY: P2


FINDING NO: E- 11

Bushing plate (top) of the transformer


FINDING: Accumulation of dust/dirt on transformer bushings and top.

RECOMMENDATION: Transformer including all its associated parts must be kept clean and free from dirt and oil. Establish a periodic cleaning program and maintain records of the activities.

PRIORITY: P2


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FINDING NO: E- 12

Diesel generator room

CATEGORY: GENERATOR ROOM

FINDING: Diesel generator room is too congested.

RECOMMENDATION: Maintain safe working space (min. 1.07 meter) surrounding the existing generator.

PRIORITY: P2


FINDING NO: E- 13

Diesel Generator set


FINDING: Only one generator frame earthing is provided.

RECOMMENDATION: Two separate earthing (35 sq.mm) for generator frame/body and one separate earthing (35 sq.mm) for neutral must be installed for generator.

PRIORITY: P1


FINDING NO: E- 14

Diesel Generator set


FINDING: Combustible materials and reserve fuel stored in the generator room.

RECOMMENDATION: Remove all the combustible and flammable materials from generator room.

PRIORITY: P1


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FINDING NO: E- 15

DG room


FINDING: Inadequate illumination and working space around the generators and storage in the room.

RECOMMENDATION: Illumination inside generator should be provided for easy maintenance and inspection. It is recommended to maintain at least 150 lux illumination inside generator room.

PRIORITY: P2


FINDING NO: E- 16

HT LBS panel

CATEGORY: DISTRIBUTION & LT PANELS

FINDING: No identification and signs for electrical panels including high Voltage danger signs (typical).

RECOMMENDATION: Provide identification and warning notice in front every electrical panel. Include voltage level on the notice and any precautions if required for special case.

PRIORITY: P2


FINDING NO: E- 17

HT LBS panel – door opened


FINDING: Panel doors not connected with earth bond (typical).

RECOMMENDATION: Provide earth connection for 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: P2


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FINDING NO: E- 18

Energy meter board


FINDING: Energy meters and MCCBs mounted on wooden board. MCCB control gears mounted without cover.

RECOMMENDATION: Relocate the power socket from the wooden boards to a non-combustible material preferably on wall. Avoid installing electrical boards, switch, sockets etc. on combustible materials.

PRIORITY: P2


FINDING NO: E- 19

Busbar in LT panel room


FINDING:

Busbar used for power distribution without control and protection gears.

RECOMMENDATION: Cables distributing power from the mains must be protected and controlled using MCCBs (incoming as well as outgoing sides). Avoid using busbars for power distribution.

PRIORITY: P2


FINDING NO: E- 20

LT Panel - opened


FINDING: Inadequate insulation matting in front of high voltage panels (typical).

RECOMMENDATION: Provide high voltage graded insulation rubber mats in front of all electrical panels.

PRIORITY: P2


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FINDING NO: E- 21

LT panel


FINDING: No identification and signs for electrical panels including high Voltage danger signs.

RECOMMENDATION: Provide identification and warning notice in front every electrical panel. Include voltage level on the notice and any precautions if required for special case.

PRIORITY: P2


FINDING NO: E- 22

PFI Panel - opened


FINDING: Panel base plates not installed (typical).

RECOMMENDATION: Block all the openings by holed metal sheet so that it can prevent ingress of dirt, debris, lint etc. Provide cable gland for every cable entry and exit hole.

PRIORITY: P2


FINDING NO: E- 23

Change-over-switch


FINDING: Translucent PVC sheet used to cover live components inside panel (typical).

RECOMMENDATION:

Remove the translucent PVC sheet and replace with transparent sheet so that all parts inside the panels/DBs can be viewed before carrying out maintenance work.

PRIORITY: P2


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FINDING NO: E- 24

Energy meter board

CATEGORY: CABLE & CABLE SUPPORTS

FINDING: Loose cables on flexible conduit terminated in open control gears without support (typical).

RECOMMENDATION: Install the cables on a tray/riser made of noncombustible material preferably metal to support and protect the cables. Ensure the control gears are mounted in metallic enclosure and that the glands are installed at the entry of the cables to seal the panel.

PRIORITY: P2


FINDING NO: E- 25



FINDING: Cables drawn in half hazard manner, not supported, not protected (typical).

RECOMMENDATION: Provide covered metallic tray/ladder/riser to support and protect the cables. Fix the cover after arranging the cable on tray made of noncombustible material preferably metallic sheet to protect the cables’ insulation from physical damage as well as prevent entering debris, dust and lint.

PRIORITY: P2


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FINDING NO: E- 26



FINDING: Cables laid directly on floor without protection.

RECOMMENDATION: Use covered cable tray or trench for laying the cables to ensure mechanical protection of the cable laid on floor otherwise cable insulation may damage due to falling object or stepping of occupants onto it.

PRIORITY: P2


FINDING NO: E- 27

COS in generator room


FINDING: Cables entering and exiting the panel are not supported and not protected (typical).

RECOMMENDATION: Cables entering or exiting from panels or switchgears must be laid in an orderly manner into cable tray and shall be well covered and protected. Cables should he neatly dressed and firmly installed or tied.

PRIORITY: P2


FINDING NO: E- 28

DG room


FINDING:

Cable in flexible PVC conduit is laid directly on floor passage (typical).

RECOMMENDATION: Use steel pipe (instead of flexible pipes), clamped with saddle on floor, to ensure the mechanical protection of the cable laid on floor otherwise cable insulation may damage due to falling object or stepping of occupants on it.

PRIORITY: P2


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FINDING NO: E- 29

Main DB in production floor


FINDING: Cables loosely hanging on wall not supported (typical).

RECOMMENDATION: Cables must be laid in an orderly manner into cable tray and shall be well covered and protected. Cables should he neatly dressed and firmly installed or tied.

PRIORITY: P2


FINDING NO: E- 30

Power distribution channel under working tables


FINDING: Wooden channel used as cable duct.

RECOMMENDATION: Disconnect the electric supply to the wooden channel and remove the wooden channel. Install cable channel made of noncombustible material preferably metal to safely support and protect the cables.

PRIORITY: P1


FINDING NO: E- 31

Overhead sheet metal channel in production floor


FINDING: Excessive lint and dust deposit inside overhead wiring/cable channel (typical).

RECOMMENDATION: Disconnect the power source of the cable laid into channel and clean dust and debris of all interior components. Establish a periodic cleaning program and maintain records of the activities. Provide cover made of noncombustible material on the channel for preventing ingress of dust and debris in future.

PRIORITY: P2


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FINDING NO: E- 32

Fan in production floor

CATEGORY: WIRING

FINDING: Fan connection is temporary. Flexible wire not used to connect from ceiling rose (typical).

RECOMMENDATION: Temporary and jointed (loose) connections can become source of sparking and fire. Use full length flexible wire to connect fan from ceiling rose.

PRIORITY: P2


FINDING NO: E- 33

Production floor PVC pipe duct

CATEGORY: WIRING

FINDING: Switch-socket outlet is fixed/hung temporarily on PVC pipe duct (typical).

RECOMMENDATION: Switch-socket outlets must be fixed firmly at safe and workable location.

PRIORITY: P2


FINDING NO: E- 34

Electric boiler room

CATEGORY: BOILER & COMPRESSOR ROOM

FINDING: Power supply wiring of boiler are carried through flexible PVC pipe.

RECOMMENDATION: Use industrial graded (heat resistant) pipe for control and power wiring of boiler.

PRIORITY: P2


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FINDING NO: E- 35

IPS with Battery

CATEGORY: EQUIPMENT &MACHINE

FINDING: Instant Power Supply (IPS) batteries kept on combustible material base.

RECOMMENDATION: Lead acid batteries used for IPS must be placed on acid resistant steel stands.

PRIORITY: P2


FINDING NO: E- 36

Large exhaust fan

CATEGORY: EQUIPMENT & MACHINE

FINDING: Large exhaust fans in production floors are directly controlled by the MCB (typical).

RECOMMENDATION: Large exhaust fans must be connected through control device such that it will not restart automatically when power is restored.

PRIORITY: P2


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