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INITIAL ELECTRICAL SAFETY ASSESSMENT -EXPANSION

Factory Name: ANANTA DENIM TECHNOLOGY LTD.

Address: Nayabari, Kanchpur, Sonargaon, Narayanganj.Sonargaon Dhaka Bangladesh

Assessor: BD Technology

Date: 27 Dec 2016

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The Alliance for Bangladesh Worker Safety /13

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.

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ANANTA DENIM TECHNOLOGY LTD.

Address: Nayabari, Kanchpur, Sonargaon, Narayanganj. Sonargaon DhakaBangladesh


Date: 27 Dec 2016



GENERAL INFORMATION

General Information

Factory Name: ANANTA DENIM TECHNOLOGY LTD.

Address: Nayabari, Kanchpur, Sonargaon, Narayanganj. Sonargaon Dhaka Bangladesh

Country: Bangladesh

Province: Dhaka

City: Sonargaon

Zip Code: 1400

Audit Duration: 8 Hours

Re-Audit: Re-Audit After 0 Months

Draft Report Date : 28.12.2016

Final Report Date : 04.01.2017

Are all action items fromprevious assessmentcomplete? :

N/A

Buildings in Complex : There are 12 buildings, 6 main and 6 ancillary. 4 main buildings and 6 ancillary buildings were assessedpreviously. This audit includes 2 main buildings.

Is the building(s) ownedor rented by theFactory?:

Owned

Number of BuildingLevels (Stories) :

1) Dry Process Shed: 1-story; 2) Finished Goods Storage: 1-story.

Approximate BuildingArea (SF) :

30,800 SF

Date of BuildingConstruction :

1) Dry Process Shed: 2015; 2) Finished Goods Storage: 2016.

Date of Last BuildingRenovation/Addition :

N/A

Ancillary Structures inComplex :

N/A

Approximate AncillaryStructures Area (SF) :

N/A

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Number of Occupants : 1) Dry Process Shed: 188; 2) Finished Goods Storage: 30.

Provide brief descriptionof the electrical systemfor each building.:

Main power supply uses 1285 KVA gas generator and also 2000 KVA transformer (from REB). In case ofmain supply failure, there are 3 diesel generators (1030 KVA, 800 KVA, 650 KVA) and one 1500 KVAtransformer use as a standby power supply.

Physical location ofSubstation? :

Substation is located on the ground floor of the Utility Building.

What equipment/loadsdoes the UPS serve? :

Emergency lighting and exit signage are connected with the IPS service.

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ASSESSMENT FINDINGS

Expansion Details

Question: Are as-built drawings available for new electrical safety features of thebuilding?

Priority Level: High

Non-Compliance Level: 2

Description: As-build electrical drawing is available for expansion parts of the factory whereone expansion part is not included.

Source of Findings: Visual Assessment: As-build electrical drawing for one expansion part is notfound for review and some points have some mismatches.

Suggested Plan ofAction:

Develop as-built electrical drawings for all expansion parts of the factoryaccording to standard.

Suggested DeadlineDate:

28 Feb 2017

Standard: Alliance Standard reference 8.20

Electrical System Information

Question: Are as-built electrical drawings indicating information such as panel and circuitlocations throughout the building(s) available for review?



Description: Approved as-build electrical drawing is available at factory, but it is notcomplete and up to date. One expansion part is not included.

Source of Findings: Visual Assessment: As-build electrical drawing for one expansion part is notmentioned in drawing provided for review.


Develop as-built electrical drawings detailing key components of the electricalsystem for all areas of the factory complex.


28 Feb 2017

Standard: Alliance Standard Part 10 Section 10.3.7

Electrical System Maintenance

Question: Are thermographic scans of electrical equipment completed at least everythree years?

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Priority Level: Medium


Description: Thermographic scans of electrical equipment have not been done for newexpansion areas of the factory.

Source of Findings: Visual Assessment: The thermal scan report is not found for expansion areas.


Thermographic scans should be completed in accordance with the Standardfor Infrared Inspection of Electrical Systems & Rotating Equipment and NFPA70B or a comparable standard.


28 Feb 2017

Standard: Alliance Standards Part 10 Section 10.13.8 Electrical Inspections

Electrical System Conditions

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.



Description: In Carton Storage light fixtures with protective covers are not installed due toon-going electrical work.

Source of Findings: Visual Assessment: Light fixture with protective covers are not installed.


Provide light fixtures with protective covers in storage and other areas wherethe Inspector of the Factories Rules (1.5.3.5) Part 53 prohibits these fixtures.


28 Feb 2017

Standard: Alliance Standards Part 10 Section 10.15 Naked Lights

Question: Are overhead service connections achieved with covered conductors?



Description: Power feed for the new expansion areas is provided from the Sewing Building(LT Panel) through an overhead system which is not provided with coveredconductors.

Source of Findings: Photograph: Uncovered overhead service connections were found.


Ensure overhead service conductors are covered by replacing the existingconductors or by covering the existing conductors with an approved material.

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28 Feb 2017

Standard: Alliance Standards Part 10 Section 10.3.10 Service Entry

Question: No circuits are drawn for loads without the incorporation of a overcurrentprotection device (circuit breaker).



Description: Circuits were drawn for loads without the incorporation of a over currentprotection device (circuit breaker).

Source of Findings: Visual Assessment: Panel exhaust fans and indicator lamps are drawn directlyfrom bus-bar without circuit breakers in expansion areas of the factory.


Ensure appropriate size over-current protection device (circuit breaker) isprovided for all circuits and sub-circuits against short circuit and over current,and to control each circuit individually.


28 Feb 2017

Standard: Alliance Standards Part 10 Section 10.9 Protection of Circuits

Question: All metal in the building is connected to the building earthing/grounding systemsuch as metal rebar in concrete, metal frame of building, or metal water pipe.



Description: Some metals in New Dry Process are not connected to the building earthingsystem.

Source of Findings: Visual Assessment: Racks for clothes and other metal parts are not connectedto the earthing system.


Connect all metal in the building to the building earthing system such as metalrebar in concrete, metal frame of building, or metal water pipe.


28 Feb 2017

Standard: Alliance Standard Part 10 Section 10.10 Earthing

Question: Do switchboards and/or distribution boards have clear identification markings?



Description: Most of the panel-boards in the expansion areas are not provided withappropriate identification markings.

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Source of Findings: Photograph: Improper identification markings were found in expansion areapanels.


Provide clear & permanent identification for all DBs, Switchboards, Sub-mainboards & switches.


28 Feb 2017

Standard: Alliance Standard Part 10 Section 10.7 BNBC Part 8 Section 2.11.5.4

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.



Description: Distribution boards are not provided locking devices to prevent the insertion ofmore over current devices.

Source of Findings: Photograph: Locking devices are not provided to avoid inserting extra circuitbreakers.


Verify the existing load does not exceed the panel rating. For switchboardsand/or distribution boards, provide the physical means to prevent theinstallation of more over current devices than that number for which the panelboard was designed, rated, and listed following NFPA 70 section 408.54.


28 Feb 2017

Standard: Alliance Standards Part 10 Section 10.7 Main Switch, Switchboards and MetalClad Switchgear

Question: Are electrical wiring/cables properly identified?



Description: Electrical cables are not properly identified i.e, which loads/equipment areconnected with the circuits in the distribution boards.

Source of Findings: Photograph: Electrical cables in some panel-boards are not identified.


Provide identification of wires/cables by separate color coding, marking tape,tagging, or other approved means.


28 Feb 2017

Standard: Bangladesh Electricity Rules 1937 Rule 51 and 56

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Question: Cable joints are through porcelain/PVC connectors with PIB tape woundaround joint.



Description: Cable joints are not made through PVC connectors with PIB tape at joint area.

Source of Findings: Photograph: Improper cable joints were found in cable channels and otherareas in New Dry Process.


Provide cable joints through porcelain/PVC connectors with PIB tape woundaround joint before placing the cable in the box in accordance with AllianceStandard Section 10.3.8.4.


28 Feb 2017

Standard: Alliance Standards Part 10 Section 10.3.8.4 Cable Joints

Question: Lighting fixtures are supported from the structure and seismic bracing isinstalled as required.



Description: Lighting fixtures are not supported from the structure and no seismic bracing isinstalled.

Source of Findings: Photograph: In New Dry Process, light fixtures are improperly connected to thecable channels.


Provide proper support from the structure and install seismic bracing forlighting fixtures as required.


28 Feb 2017

Standard: Alliance Standards Part 10 Section 10.3.6 Lighting Fittings

Question: Electrical connections at equipment, fixtures, etc are properly secured.



Description: Some electrical connections are not properly secured.

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Source of Findings: Photograph: Electrical connection of protective devices in cable channels andother areas are not properly secured.


Properly connect and secure cables at equipment, fixtures, etc. in accordancewith the Alliance Standard.


28 Feb 2017

Standard: Alliance Standards Part 10 Section 10.3.1 Electrical Connections

Question: Power and telecommunication or antenna cables are led in separately.



Description: Power and telecommunication cables are led in together.

Source of Findings: Visual Assessment: Power cables and telecommunication cables were foundtogether in overhead service line.


Lead telecommunication or antenna cables separately to the main point ofservice. Power and telecommunications cables must have separate entrance.


28 Feb 2017

Standard: Alliance Standards Part 10 Section 10.3.10 Service Entry

Question: Do switchboards and/or distribution boards have capacity information labels?



Description: Capacity information labels for panel-boards are not properly provided.

Source of Findings: Visual Assessment: Improper capacity information labels do not match withexisting systems.


Provide all panel boards with capacity information levels in accordance withthe alliance standard.


28 Feb 2017

Standard: Alliance Standard Part 10 Section 10.7 Main Switch, Switchboards And MetalClad Switchgear and 10.13.7 Inspection of the Installation

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Question: Electrical wiring and conduit is properly supported.



Description: Electrical wiring and conduit are not properly supported.

Source of Findings: Photograph: Improper electrical wiring found in New Dry process and otherareas of expansion areas.


Provide adequate supports for electrical wiring and conduit. Consult a qualifiedelectrical engineer for required remediation work and selection of appropriatematerials.


28 Feb 2017

Standard: Alliance Standard Part 10 Section 10.3.2, 10.3.4.3, and 10.3.5

Question: Are junction boxes and other electrical devices provided with covers?



Description: Electrical devices are not provided with covers.

Source of Findings: Photograph: Uncovered electrical devices were found in cable channels andother areas.


Provide adequate covers for junction boxes and other electrical devicesaccording to Alliance Standard.


28 Feb 2017

Standard: Alliance Standard Part 10 Section 10.3.5 and 13.6.2

Question: Are meters and other electrical devices (Ammeter, Voltmeter, PFI AutoController, etc) installed on the main electrical equipment operational?

Priority Level: Low


Description: Defective electrical devices were found installed on the main electricalequipment.

Source of Findings: Photograph: A defective electrical device found on the panel-board.


Replace electrical meters and electrical devices on the main operationalelectrical equipment.


28 Feb 2017

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Standard: Alliance Standard 10.13.7 Inspection of the Installation

Emergency Power System

Question: Are emergency power switchboards, distribution boards, and circuits properlyidentified?



Description: In expansion areas, New Dry Process emergency lights are identified, butemergency power circuits in floor panel-boards are not identified and theCarton storage building work is in progress.

Source of Findings: Visual Assessment: Identification of emergency equipment circuits are notfound.


Provide proper identification of all boxes and enclosures (including transferswitches, generators, and power panels) for emergency circuits. Providepermanently markings so they will be readily identified as a component of anemergency circuit or system. The required marking can be by color code, thewords “emergency system,” or any other method that identifies the box orenclosure as a component of the emergency system.


28 Feb 2017

Standard: NFPA 70 Chapter 7 Article 700.10 Wiring, Emergency System

Question: Are inspection, maintenance, and testing procedures of the UPS beingcompleted and documented?

Priority Level: Low


Description: Inspection and maintenance procedures for the UPS/IPS are completed buttesting procedure is not complected i.e, not available back up time report ofIPS.

Source of Findings: Visual Assessment: Testing report of IPS is not found.


Establish an inspection testing, and maintenance program for the InstantPower Supply (IPS) and associated components. The program must based onthe following: (1) Manufacturer's recommendations (2) Manufacturer'sinstruction manuals (3) Minimum Requirements of NFPA 111 Chapter 8 (4)Minimum Requirements of NFPA 70B Chapter 28


28 Feb 2017

Standard: Alliance Standard Part 13 Section 13.11 NFPA 111 Chapter 8 NFPA 70BChapter 28

Lightning Protection System

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Question: Is a lightning protection system installed on the building?



Description: Lightning protection system is not installed on one of the buildings of theexpansion.

Source of Findings: Visual Assessment: No lightning protection system arrangement was providedfor the Carton Storage.


Have a qualified electrical engineer design a lightning protection system inaccordance with NFPA-780. Have a licensed electrician install the designedsystem.


28 Feb 2017

Standard: Alliance Standards Part 10 Section 10.11 Lightning Protection. Calculate RiskIndex to determine if required.

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