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INITIAL ELECTRICAL ASSESSMENT REPORT (EAR) Factory Name: A & A Trousers LTD Address: Haribaritek, Pubail College Gate, Pubail, Gazipur Gazipur Dhaka Bangladesh Assessor: Bureau Veritas Date: 09 Jul 2014 Created with EO.Pdf for .NET trial version. http://www.essentialobjects.com. The Alliance for Bangladesh Worker Safety Page 1/19
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INITIAL ELECTRICAL ASSESSMENT REPORT(EAR)
Factory Name: A & A Trousers LTD
Address: Haribaritek, Pubail College Gate, Pubail, GazipurGazipur Dhaka Bangladesh
Assessor: Bureau Veritas
Date: 09 Jul 2014
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Introduction to the Report
The following report contains a site profile and summary of non-conformities identified during an onsite assessment commissioned by theAlliance for Bangladesh Worker Safety (Alliance) and conducted by a third-party Qualified Assessment Firm (QAF). The assessment wasconducted against the Alliance for Bangladesh Worker Safety Assessment Protocols (APs) and Fire Safety and Structural Integrity Standard,which is harmonized with the factory assessment guidelines developed by Bangladesh University of Engineering and Technology (BUET) forthe Bangladesh National Tripartite Plan of Action (NTPA). The goal of the Alliance process is to provide clear and practical technicalrequirements by which Bangladeshi Ready Made Garment (RMG) Factories producing for Alliance members may be consistently and fairlyevaluated for fire, structural, and electrical safety in a non-duplicative manner. Each assessment will prompt action plans that will be used byRMG factories to systematically and sustainably improve safety conditions for garment workers. Beyond tracking and reporting on actionsteps taken in a transparent manner, the Alliance organization and its members will seek to further support factory improvements throughtechnical assistance, training, implementation support for functional Worker Committees, and in some cases financial assistance and wagesupport for workers if factories are closed for remediation.
The contents of the report do not constitute a guarantee of compliance with the applicable laws, the Alliance Standard or the absolute orcontinued safety against fire, electrical and/or structural integrity issues that may lead to injury or loss of life. The report is designed to providea non-exhaustive summary of risk issues, based on a limited sampling and duration of time onsite by the named QAF. Neither the QAF northe Alliance can certify or guarantee the quality, outcome, or effectiveness of actions taken in response to the report.
For more information and report feedback please go to: www.bangladeshworkersafety.org.
FactoryName:
A & A Trousers LTD
Address: Haribaritek, Pubail College Gate, Pubail, Gazipur Gazipur DhakaBangladesh
Assessor: Bureau Veritas
Date: 09 Jul 2014
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GENERAL INFORMATION
General Information
Factory Name: A & A Trousers LTD
Address: Haribaritek, Pubail College Gate, Pubail, Gazipur Gazipur Dhaka Bangladesh
Country: Bangladesh
Province: Dhaka
City: Gazipur
Zip Code: 1721
Audit Duration: 1 Days
Re-Audit: Re-Audit After 0 Months
Draft Report Date : 07-10-2014
Final Report Date : 07-14-2014
Are all action items fromprevious assessmentcomplete? :
N/A
Buildings in Complex : 11 buildings, 1) Main building, 2) Dry process with brick wall and CI shed, 3) Fabrics store with brick wall andCI shed, 4) Utility, doctors and childcare with brick wall and CI shed, 5) ETP, 6) Boiler-1 with brick wall and CIshed, 7) Boiler-2 with brick wall and CI shed, 8) Wastage (Jhut) store shed, 9) RCC Security post, 10) Securityresidence with brick wall and CI shed, 11) Childcare building (under construction).
Is the building(s) ownedor rented by theFactory?:
Owned
Number of BuildingLevels (Stories) :
1) 3 stories main building, 2) Single story Dry process with brick wall and CI shed, 3) Single story Fabricsstore with brick wall and CI shed, 4) Single story Utility, doctors and childcare with brick wall and CI shed, 5)Single story ETP, 6) Single story Boiler-1 with brick wall and CI shed, 7) Single story Boiler-2 with brick walland CI shed, 8) Single story Wastage (Jhut) store shed, 9) Single story RCC Security post, 10) Single storySecurity residence with brick wall and CI shed, 11) Single story under construction childcare building.
Approximate BuildingArea (SF) :
104047
Date of BuildingConstruction :
2006 to 2008
Date of Last BuildingRenovation/Addition :
March 2014
Ancillary Structures in 9 buildings, 1) Fabrics store with brick wall and CI shed, 2) Utility, doctors and childcare with brick wall and CI
FactoryName:
A & A Trousers LTD
Address: Haribaritek, Pubail College Gate, Pubail, Gazipur Gazipur DhakaBangladesh
Assessor: Bureau Veritas
Date: 09 Jul 2014
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Complex : shed, 3) ETP, 4) Boiler-1 with brick wall and CI shed, 5) Boiler-2 with brick wall and CI shed, 6) Wastage(Jhut) store shed, 7) RCC Security post, 8) Security residence with brick wall and CI shed, 9) Childcarebuilding (Under construction).
Approximate AncillaryStructures Area (SF) :
13087
Number of Occupants : 1800
Provide brief descriptionof the electrical systemfor each building.:
Main Power Supply: Bangladesh Rural Electrification Board (BREB); Transformer: 1 Nos, 500 KVA, 11/0.415KV, 3 Phase, 50 Hz, Dyn11, ONAN; Generator: 3 Nos, 500 KVA(Diesel), 500 KVA(Diesel), 30 KW(Diesel)(Idle); Power Factor Improvement Panel (PFI): 1 Nos, 300KVAR; Main Distribution Board (MDB): 5Nos; SubDistribution Board (SDB): 19Nos; Manual Changeover Switch: 03 Nos.
Physical location ofSubstation? :
Substation is located in Utility Shed ( Ancillary Structure).
What equipment/loadsdoes the UPS serve? :
UPS is used for office computers and IPS for emergency lights.
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Address: Haribaritek, Pubail College Gate, Pubail, Gazipur Gazipur DhakaBangladesh
Assessor: Bureau Veritas
Date: 09 Jul 2014
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ASSESSMENT FINDINGS
Electrical System Information
Question: Are as-built electrical drawings indicating information such as panel and circuitlocations throughout the building(s) available for review?
Priority Level: High
Non-Compliance Level: 2
Description: Electrical diagram of main distribution circuit and floor levels circuitsconnecting electrical loads (machines/lights/cooling system etc.) are availableat site but it is not as built.
Source of Findings: Photograph: No as built electrical diagram.
Suggested Plan ofAction:
Have a qualified electrical engineer develop an as-built single line diagramdetailing key components and capacity of the electrical system.
Suggested DeadlineDate:
23 Dec 2014
Standard: Alliance Standard Part 10 Section 10.3.7
Electrical System Maintenance
Question: Have workers that operate and maintain the electrical system receivedelectrical safety training? Is training documentation on site?
Priority Level: High
Non-Compliance Level: 3
Description: Workers that operate and maintain the electrical system have not receivedelectrical safety training.
Source of Findings: Document Review: No electrical safety training.
Suggested Plan ofAction:
Develop and implement an electrical safety program. Include key topics suchas lock out tag out procedures, personal protective equipment requirements,etc. Reference NFPA 70e for example program requirements.
Suggested DeadlineDate:
23 Dec 2014
Standard: Reference NFPA 70e for example
Question: Transformers do not contain harmful substances such as PCBs.
Priority Level: Medium
Non-Compliance Level: 3
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Address: Haribaritek, Pubail College Gate, Pubail, Gazipur Gazipur DhakaBangladesh
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Date: 09 Jul 2014
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Description: No document is found to check presence of harmful substances such as PCBsin transformer oil of main service transformer.
Source of Findings: Document Review: No document is found to check presence of harmfulsubstances in transformer oil., Worker Interviews: Factor did not find theexistence the harmful substance.
Suggested Plan ofAction:
Consider replacing transformers with harmful substances to reduce healthhazards.
Suggested DeadlineDate:
23 Dec 2014
Standard: Not Applicable
Question: A transformer oil analysis is routinely completed on main service transformers.
Priority Level: Low
Non-Compliance Level: 3
Description: Transformer oil analysis is not routinely completed on main servicetransformer.
Source of Findings: Worker Interviews: Transformer oil analysis is not routinely completed.
Suggested Plan ofAction:
Complete an oil analysis on applicable transformers at appropriate intervalsbased on voltage and power.
Suggested DeadlineDate:
23 Dec 2014
Standard: Alliance Standard Part 10 Section 10.13.8 Electrical Inspections
Electrical System Conditions
Question: All equipment is efficiently earthed and properly connected to the requirednumber of earth electrodes.
Priority Level: High
Non-Compliance Level: 3
Description: Electrical equipment is not efficiently earthed and properly connected to therequired number of earth electrodes. All equipment earthing connections areprovided from one earth bus bar, and earth and neutral connection fromcommon bus bar.
Source of Findings: Photograph: Electrical equipment is not efficiently earthed.
Suggested Plan ofAction:
Provide earthing of equipment at required locations and connect to requirednumber of electrodes. Refer to the BNBG for required number of electrodes.
Suggested DeadlineDate:
23 Dec 2014
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Assessor: Bureau Veritas
Date: 09 Jul 2014
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Standard: Alliance Standard Part 10 Section 10.13.7.1 Inspection of SubstationInstallations.
Question: Are all switchboards and/or distribution boards metal enclosed with a deadfront construction?
Priority Level: High
Non-Compliance Level: 3
Description: Distribution boards are metal enclosed without dead front construction.Location: All distribution boards.
Source of Findings: Photograph: No dead front construction.
Suggested Plan ofAction:
Ensure distribution boards are metal enclosed with a dead front construction
Suggested DeadlineDate:
23 Dec 2014
Standard: Alliance Standards Part 10 Section 10.7 Main Switch, Switchboards and MetalClad Switchgear
Question: Light fixtures without protective covers are not installed in storage areas or inany area where the Inspector of the Factories Rules (1.5.3.5) Part 53 disallowsthese fixtures.
Priority Level: High
Non-Compliance Level: 3
Description: Light fixtures without protective covers are installed in storage areas. Location:Bonded Ware House/ Main building; All Chemical Stores.
Source of Findings: Photograph: Light fixtures without protective covers are installed in storageareas.
Suggested Plan ofAction:
Ensure light fixtures without protective covers are not installed in storage areasor in any area where the Inspector of the Factories Rules disallows thesefixtures.
Suggested DeadlineDate:
23 Dec 2014
Standard: Alliance Standards Part 10 Section 10.15 Naked Lights
Question: Do switchboards and/or distribution boards have a minimum clearance of 1 m(39 in) in front?
Priority Level: High
Non-Compliance Level: 1
Description: Distribution boards are not provided with adequate clearance. Location: SDB-02/Boiler Room.
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Address: Haribaritek, Pubail College Gate, Pubail, Gazipur Gazipur DhakaBangladesh
Assessor: Bureau Veritas
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Source of Findings: Photograph: Distribution boards are not provided with adequate clearance
Suggested Plan ofAction:
Provide clearance of at least 1 m (39 in) in front of distribution boards.
Suggested DeadlineDate:
23 Dec 2014
Standard: Alliance Standards Part 10 Section 10.7 Main Switch, Switchboards and MetalClad Switchgear
Question: Switchboards and/or panelboards are not installed above gas stoves or sinksor within 2.5m of any washing unit in washing rooms or laundries.
Priority Level: High
Non-Compliance Level: 1
Description: Panel boards are installed within 2.5 m of washing unit in washing area.Location: MDB-01/Washing Unit/Ground Floor.
Source of Findings: Photograph: Panel boards are installed within 2.5m of washing unit.
Suggested Plan ofAction:
Ensure panel boards are not installed within 2.5m of any washing unit inwashing rooms or laundries
Suggested DeadlineDate:
23 Dec 2014
Standard: Alliance Standards Part 10 Section 10.7 Main Switch, Switchboards and MetalClad Switchgear
Question: Indications of overheating, overloading, or signs of burning were not observed.
Priority Level: High
Non-Compliance Level: 1
Description: Indications of overheating were observed at some locations duringthermography. Location: 1. PFI-224°C, 2. Transformer-106°C & 3. LT-78°C.Note: Detail thermography report is uploaded here under General Informationsection, namely ‘Thermography of A & A Trousers LTD.’
Source of Findings: Photograph: Indications of overheating were observed., Uploaded Document:Detail thermography report is uploaded here under General Informationsection, namely ‘Thermography of A & A Trousers LTD’
Suggested Plan ofAction:
Find out the cause of overheating and take proper action including replacingcable or equipment where necessary.
Suggested DeadlineDate:
23 Dec 2014
Standard: Alliance Standard Part 10 Section 10.3.5
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Address: Haribaritek, Pubail College Gate, Pubail, Gazipur Gazipur DhakaBangladesh
Assessor: Bureau Veritas
Date: 09 Jul 2014
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Question: Is electrical wiring/cables sized according to capacity of circuit breakers (Nohigher rated circuit breakers with lower rated wiring)?
Priority Level: High
Non-Compliance Level: 1
Description: Electrical cables are not sized according to capacity of circuit breakers.Location: SDB-10/Ground Floor/Main building and SDB-13/1st Floor/Mainbuilding.
Source of Findings: Photograph: Higher rated circuit breakers with lower rated wiring.
Suggested Plan ofAction:
Consult with a qualified Electrical Engineer and ensure electrical cables aresized according to capacity of circuit breakers.
Suggested DeadlineDate:
23 Dec 2014
Standard: Alliance Standard Part 10 Section 10.3.1 Electrical Connections.
Question: No multi looping of wiring/cables observed at circuit breakers withinswitchboards and/or distribution boards.
Priority Level: High
Non-Compliance Level: 1
Description: Multi looping and bunch of cables observed at circuit breakers withindistribution boards. Location: LT Panel/Substation Room.
Source of Findings: Photograph: Multi looping of cables at circuit breakers.
Suggested Plan ofAction:
Remove multi looping and bunch of cables at circuit breakers withindistribution boards.
Suggested DeadlineDate:
23 Dec 2014
Standard: Alliance Standard Part 10 Section 10.3 Electrical Wiring and Cabling
Question: Wiring systems are selected and erected so that no damage is caused by theingress of water.
Priority Level: High
Non-Compliance Level: 1
Description: Wiring systems are not selected and erected considering the effect of damagecaused by ingress of water. Location: MDB-01/Washing Unit and MDB-02/Washing Unit.
Source of Findings: Photograph: Damage due to ingress of water.
Suggested Plan ofAction:
Ensure wiring systems are selected and erected so that no damage is causedby the ingress of water.
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A & A Trousers LTD
Address: Haribaritek, Pubail College Gate, Pubail, Gazipur Gazipur DhakaBangladesh
Assessor: Bureau Veritas
Date: 09 Jul 2014
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Suggested DeadlineDate:
23 Dec 2014
Standard: Alliance Standards Part 10 Section 10.3.4.3 Presence of Water
Question: Power and telecommunication or antenna cables are led in separately.
Priority Level: Medium
Non-Compliance Level: 3
Description: Power and telecommunication or antenna cables are not led in separately.Location: Between MDB-05 & SDB-17/2nd Floor (Main building).
Source of Findings: Photograph: Power and telecommunication or antenna cables are notseparated.
Suggested Plan ofAction:
Lead Led telecommunication or antenna cables separately to the main point ofservice. Power and telecommunications cables must have separate entrance.
Suggested DeadlineDate:
23 Dec 2014
Standard: Alliance Standards Part 10 Section 10.3.10 Service Entry
Question: Are all internal components of switchboards and/or distribution boards properlyconcealed (No missing circuit breaker or knockout covers)?
Priority Level: Medium
Non-Compliance Level: 3
Description: Internal components of distribution boards are not properly concealed.Location: All distribution boards.
Source of Findings: Photograph: Internal components of distribution boards are not concealed.
Suggested Plan ofAction:
Provide covers or blanks to conceal all live internal components ofswitchboards and/or distribution boards.
Suggested DeadlineDate:
23 Dec 2014
Standard: Alliance Standard Part 10 Section 10.3.9 Sub-Distribution Boards
Question: Do switchboards and/or distribution boards have clear identification markings?
Priority Level: Medium
Non-Compliance Level: 3
Description: Distribution boards have no permanent identification markings. Location: Alldistribution boards.
Source of Findings: Photograph: No permanent identification markings.
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A & A Trousers LTD
Address: Haribaritek, Pubail College Gate, Pubail, Gazipur Gazipur DhakaBangladesh
Assessor: Bureau Veritas
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Suggested Plan ofAction:
Ensure clear and permanent identification marks are painted in all distributionboards, switchboards, sub main boards and switches.
Suggested DeadlineDate:
23 Dec 2014
Standard: Alliance Standard Part 10 Section 10.7 BNBC Part 8 Section 2.11.5.4
Question: Do switchboards and/or distribution boards have capacity information labels?
Priority Level: Medium
Non-Compliance Level: 3
Description: Distribution boards have no capacity information labels. Location: Alldistribution boards.
Source of Findings: Photograph: Distribution boards have no capacity information labels
Suggested Plan ofAction:
Provide capacity information labels (Maximum current rating, no of circuitbreakers etc.) for distribution boards
Suggested DeadlineDate:
23 Dec 2014
Standard: Alliance Standard Part 10 Section 10.7 Main Switch, Switchboards And MetalClad Switchgear and 10.13.7 Inspection of the Installation
Question: Are switchboards and/or distribution boards provided with physical means toprevent the installation of more over current devices than that number forwhich the panel board was designed, rated, and listed.
Priority Level: Medium
Non-Compliance Level: 3
Description: All distribution boards are not provided with physical means to prevent theinstallation of more over current devices than that number for which the panelboard was designed, rated, and listed.
Source of Findings: Photograph: Distribution boards are not provided with physical means.
Suggested Plan ofAction:
Ensure distribution boards provided with physical means to prevent theinstallation of more over current devices than that number for which the panelboard was designed, rated, and listed.
Suggested DeadlineDate:
23 Dec 2014
Standard: Alliance Standards Part 10 Section 10.7 Main Switch, Switchboards and MetalClad Switchgear
FactoryName:
A & A Trousers LTD
Address: Haribaritek, Pubail College Gate, Pubail, Gazipur Gazipur DhakaBangladesh
Assessor: Bureau Veritas
Date: 09 Jul 2014
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Question: Each circuit is provided with a dedicated neutral.
Priority Level: Medium
Non-Compliance Level: 3
Description: Each circuit is not provided with a dedicated neutral. Location: All distributionboards.
Source of Findings: Photograph: Each circuit is not provided with a dedicated neutral.
Suggested Plan ofAction:
Provide dedicated neutral for each circuit.
Suggested DeadlineDate:
23 Dec 2014
Standard: Alliance Standards Part 10 Section 10.3 Electrical Wiring and Cabling
Question: Are electrical wiring/cables properly identified?
Priority Level: Medium
Non-Compliance Level: 3
Description: Electrical cables are not properly identified. Location: All distribution boards.
Source of Findings: Photograph: Electrical cables are not identified.
Suggested Plan ofAction:
Ensure the means of identification is obtained by separate color coding,marking tape, tagging, or other approved means.
Suggested DeadlineDate:
23 Dec 2014
Standard: Bangladesh Electricity Rules 1937 Rule 51 and 56
Question: Are all switchboards and/or distribution boards properly grounded (earthed)?
Priority Level: Medium
Non-Compliance Level: 1
Description: Distribution boards are not properly grounded (earthed). Location: SDB-06/PPSection/Dry process Shed.
Source of Findings: Photograph: Distribution boards are not properly grounded
Suggested Plan ofAction:
Provide grounding (earthing) for distribution boards.
Suggested DeadlineDate:
23 Dec 2014
Standard: Alliance Standard Part 10 Section 10.10.2 Circuit and System Earthing
FactoryName:
A & A Trousers LTD
Address: Haribaritek, Pubail College Gate, Pubail, Gazipur Gazipur DhakaBangladesh
Assessor: Bureau Veritas
Date: 09 Jul 2014
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Question: Are switchboards and/or distribution boards free of dust and debris?
Priority Level: Medium
Non-Compliance Level: 1
Description: Distribution boards are not clean. Location: SDB-03/ETP.
Source of Findings: Photograph: Distribution boards are not clean.
Suggested Plan ofAction:
Disconnect the panel from the electrical service and clean interior componentsof all dust and debris. Seal all openings within the enclosure to prevent dustand debris from entering.
Suggested DeadlineDate:
23 Dec 2014
Standard: Alliance Standard Part 10 Section 10.3.9.1 Enclosures
Question: Electrical wiring and conduit is properly supported.
Priority Level: Medium
Non-Compliance Level: 1
Description: Electrical wiring and conduit is not properly supported. Location: Electricalwiring and conduit in Main Building (Opposite of Boiler Room).
Source of Findings: Photograph: Inadequate cable support.
Suggested Plan ofAction:
Provide adequate supports for electrical wiring and conduit.
Suggested DeadlineDate:
23 Dec 2014
Standard: Alliance Standard Part 10 Section 10.3.2, 10.3.4.3, and 10.3.5
Question: Stranded conductors having a nominal cross-sectional area 6mm2 or greaterare provided with cable sockets. Conductors below 6 mm2 without cablesockets, all strands at the exposed ends are soldered together or are crimpedusing suitable sleeve or ferrules.
Priority Level: Medium
Non-Compliance Level: 1
Description: Cable sockets are not provided for stranded conductors. Location: MDB-03/Finished Goods Area/Main building.
Source of Findings: Photograph: No cable socket provided.
Suggested Plan ofAction:
Provide cable sockets for stranded conductors having a nominal cross-sectional area 6mm2 or greater.
Suggested Deadline 23 Dec 2014
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Address: Haribaritek, Pubail College Gate, Pubail, Gazipur Gazipur DhakaBangladesh
Assessor: Bureau Veritas
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Standard: Alliance Standards Part 10 Section 10.3.8.3 Cable Ends
Question: Cable joints are through porcelain/PVC connectors with PIB tape woundaround joint.
Priority Level: Medium
Non-Compliance Level: 1
Description: Improper cable joints are found. Location: COS-3/Substation Room.
Source of Findings: Photograph: Improper cable joint.
Suggested Plan ofAction:
Ensure cable joints through porcelain/PVC connectors with PIB tape woundaround joint.
Suggested DeadlineDate:
23 Dec 2014
Standard: Alliance Standards Part 10 Section 10.3.8.4 Cable Joints
Question: Electrical connections at equipment, fixtures, etc are properly secured.
Priority Level: Medium
Non-Compliance Level: 1
Description: Electrical connections at equipment, fixtures, etc. are not properly secured.Location: Sewing section/2nd Floor/Main building.
Source of Findings: Photograph: Electrical connections are not secured.
Suggested Plan ofAction:
Ensure electrical connections at equipment, fixtures, etc. are properly secured.
Suggested DeadlineDate:
23 Dec 2014
Standard: Alliance Standards Part 10 Section 10.3.1 Electrical Connections
Question: Is all electrical wiring/cable properly terminated at its point of termination (Noun-terminated wires, lugs are provided at terminals, etc)?
Priority Level: Medium
Non-Compliance Level: 1
Description: Electrical cable is not properly terminated. Location: LT/GroundFloor/Substation room, SDB-5/Ground Floor/Main building, SDB-6/GroundFloor/Main building, SDB-8/PP Section/Dry process.
Source of Findings: Photograph: Un-terminated wires.
Suggested Plan of Ensure all electrical cable properly terminated at its point of termination.
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Assessor: Bureau Veritas
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Action:
Suggested DeadlineDate:
23 Dec 2014
Standard: Alliance Standards Part 10 Section 10.3.9.2 Wiring of Sub-distribution Boards
Question: Mechanical guards are provided for electrical equipment and wiring wherenecessary.
Priority Level: Medium
Non-Compliance Level: 1
Description: No mechanical guards are provided for electrical wiring where necessary.Location: Cable and conduit near COS-03/Substation Room.
Source of Findings: Photograph: No mechanical guards.
Suggested Plan ofAction:
Provide mechanical guards for electrical wiring where necessary.
Suggested DeadlineDate:
23 Dec 2014
Standard: Alliance Standard Part 10 Section 10.3 Electrical Wiring and Cabling, 10.6.5Cables, and 10.7 Main Switch, Switchboards And Metal Clad Switchgear
Question: Are electrical insulation mats provided in front of substation, switchboardsand/or distribution boards?
Priority Level: Low
Non-Compliance Level: 3
Description: Non graded electrical insulation mats are provided in front of substation, anddistribution boards. Location: All distribution boards.
Source of Findings: Photograph: Non graded electrical insulation mats provided.
Suggested Plan ofAction:
Provide electrical insulation mats in front of distribution boards.
Suggested DeadlineDate:
23 Dec 2014
Standard: Alliance Standard Part 10 Section 10.13.7 Inspection of the Installation.
Question: Signage indicating the prohibition of light fixtures without protective covers isinstalled at required locations.
Priority Level: Low
Non-Compliance Level: 3
Description: No signage indicating the prohibition of light fixtures without protective covers
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is installed at required locations. Location: Bonded Ware House /MainBuilding; All Chemical Stores.
Source of Findings: Photograph: No signage indicating the prohibition of installation of light fixtureswithout protective covers.
Suggested Plan ofAction:
Light fixtures without protective covers (otherwise known as naked lights) shallnot be allowed in storage areas or in any area where the Inspector of theFactories Rules disallows these fixtures. Install signs posted in Bengali andEnglish, indicating this prohibition at all entrances to these areas.
Suggested DeadlineDate:
23 Dec 2014
Standard: Alliance Standards Part 10 Section 10.15 Naked Lights
Question: Phase separators are provided between terminals on circuit breakers.
Priority Level: Low
Non-Compliance Level: 1
Description: Phase separators are not provided between terminals on circuit breakers.Location: LT Panel/Substation Room.
Source of Findings: Photograph: No phase separators provided.
Suggested Plan ofAction:
Install phase separators between terminal connections. Verify phaseseparators are installed at all remaining locations.
Suggested DeadlineDate:
23 Dec 2014
Standard: Alliance Standard Part 10 Section 10.3.1 Electrical Connections
Emergency Power System
Question: Are emergency power switchboards, distribution boards, and circuits properlyidentified?
Priority Level: High
Non-Compliance Level: 3
Description: Emergency power switchboards, distribution boards, and circuits are notproperly identified.
Source of Findings: Worker Interviews: No identification of emergency DBs and CKTs., VisualAssessment: No identification of emergency DBs and CKTs.
Suggested Plan ofAction:
All boxes and enclosures (including transfer switches, generators, and powerpanels) for emergency circuits shall be permanently marked so they will bereadily identified as a component of an emergency circuit or system. Therequired marking can be by color code, the words “emergency system,” or anyother method that identifies the box or enclosure as a component of theemergency system.
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A & A Trousers LTD
Address: Haribaritek, Pubail College Gate, Pubail, Gazipur Gazipur DhakaBangladesh
Assessor: Bureau Veritas
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Suggested DeadlineDate:
23 Dec 2014
Standard: NFPA 70 Chapter 7 Article 700.10 Wiring, Emergency System
Question: Are cable trenches properly covered?
Priority Level: High
Non-Compliance Level: 1
Description: Cable trenches are not covered properly. Location: Beside COS/GeneratorRoom.
Source of Findings: Photograph: Inadequate cable trench cover.
Suggested Plan ofAction:
Provide adequate cover on cable trench.
Suggested DeadlineDate:
23 Dec 2014
Standard: Alliance Standard Part 10 Section 10.13.7 Inspection of the Installation
Question: Is the generator frame earthing (grounding) provided at two separate points?
Priority Level: Medium
Non-Compliance Level: 2
Description: Generator frame earthing (grounding) is not provided at two separate points.
Source of Findings: Photograph: Inadequate generator frame earthing.
Suggested Plan ofAction:
Provide two separate points earthing (grounding) provided for generator.
Suggested DeadlineDate:
23 Dec 2014
Standard: Alliance Standard 10.8.2.2
Question: Are inspection, maintenance, and testing procedures of the emergencygenerator being completed and documented?
Priority Level: Low
Non-Compliance Level: 3
Description: Inspection, maintenance, and testing procedures of the emergency generatorare not completed. Improper document is provided.
Source of Findings: Document Review: Inspection, maintenance, testing procedures of theemergency generator are not completed.
FactoryName:
A & A Trousers LTD
Address: Haribaritek, Pubail College Gate, Pubail, Gazipur Gazipur DhakaBangladesh
Assessor: Bureau Veritas
Date: 09 Jul 2014
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Suggested Plan ofAction:
Establish a routine maintenance and testing program for the emergencygenerator. The program shall be based on all of the following: (1)Manufacturer's recommendations (2) Manufacturer's Instruction manuals.
Suggested DeadlineDate:
23 Dec 2014
Standard: NFPA 110 Chapter 8
Question: Are inspection, maintenance, and testing procedures of the UPS beingcompleted and documented?
Priority Level: Low
Non-Compliance Level: 3
Description: Inspection, maintenance, and testing procedures of the UPS and IPS are notcompleted.
Source of Findings: Worker Interviews: No documentation on UPS and IPS testing andmaintenance
Suggested Plan ofAction:
Establish an inspection testing, and maintenance program for theUninterruptable Power Supply (UPS) and associated components. Theprogram must based on the following: (1) Manufacturer's recommendations (2)Manufacturer's instruction manuals
Suggested DeadlineDate:
23 Dec 2014
Standard: Alliance Standard Part 13 Section 13.11 NFPA 111 Chapter 8 NFPA 70BChapter 28
Lightning Protection System
Question: The air termination network vertical and horizontal conductors areappropriately spaced.
Priority Level: Medium
Non-Compliance Level: 3
Description: No design and document found to verify the required spacing of vertical andhorizontal conductor.
Source of Findings: Document Review: No design and document found to verify the requiredspacing of vertical and horizontal conductor.
Suggested Plan ofAction:
Consult with an expert engineer to have design and drawing of lighteningprotection system and ensure your building is secured.
Suggested DeadlineDate:
23 Dec 2014
Standard: Alliance Standards Part 10 Section 10.11 Lightning Protection
FactoryName:
A & A Trousers LTD
Address: Haribaritek, Pubail College Gate, Pubail, Gazipur Gazipur DhakaBangladesh
Assessor: Bureau Veritas
Date: 09 Jul 2014
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Question: The appropriate number of down conductors are installed based on thebuilding size.
Priority Level: Medium
Non-Compliance Level: 3
Description: 1 Nos down conductor is found. No such design and drawing found to identifydown conductors are installed based on the building size.
Source of Findings: Document Review: No design and document found to verify the number ofdown conductor., Visual Assessment: 1 Nos down conductor found.
Suggested Plan ofAction:
Consult with an Expert electrical engineer to make sure your system haveappropriate numbers of down conductors are installed based on the buildingsize.
Suggested DeadlineDate:
23 Dec 2014
Standard: Alliance Standards Part 10 Section 10.11 Lightning Protection
Question: The lightning protection ground terminals are bonded to the building orstructure grounding.
Priority Level: Medium
Non-Compliance Level: 3
Description: The lightning protection ground terminals are not bonded to the building orstructure grounding.
Source of Findings: Worker Interviews: Lightning protection ground terminals are not bonded
Suggested Plan ofAction:
Consult with a professional electrical engineer to verify the lightning protectionground terminals are bonded to the building or structure grounding.
Suggested DeadlineDate:
23 Dec 2014
Standard: Alliance Standards Part 10 Section 10.11 Lightning Protection
FactoryName:
A & A Trousers LTD
Address: Haribaritek, Pubail College Gate, Pubail, Gazipur Gazipur DhakaBangladesh
Assessor: Bureau Veritas
Date: 09 Jul 2014
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