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ELECTRICAL SAFETY INSPECTION REPORT
UNILLIANCE TEXTILES LTD.
South Bhangnahati, Shreepur, Gazipur, Bangladesh
Factory List:
1. Unilliance Textiles Ltd.
Inspected by: Sherab Dorji & Nezar
Report Generated by: Sherab Dorji
Inspected on August 13th 2014
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SUMMARY Unilliance Textiles Ltd. factory consist of two buildings and nine sheds. The two storied (G+1) building
was constructed in the year 2007 and three storied (G+2) building was constructed in the year 2012.
The factory began production in the year 2009. The buildings have been formally approved for
industrial purpose. During the time of inspection the factory accommodated a total of about 700
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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FINDINGS AND RECOMMENDATIONS
FINDING NO: E- 1
CATEGORY: DESIGN, DRAWINGS & RECORDS
FINDING: 1. As-built electrical SLD, wiring layout designs and drawings, machine layouts are not prepared 2. Thermo graphic scanning of the entire electrical system has not been performed
3. Insulation resistance test of electrical equipment is not performed
4. Electric safety program is not initiated
RECOMMENDATION: 1. 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. 2. Thermo graphic scanning of the entire electrical system must be performed on tri-annual basis
and recorded
3. Insulation resistant test of all the cables must be performed once every 5 year cycle and
recorded
4. Electrical safety training and awareness program for the electrical personal and workers must
be initiated and recorded
PRIORITY: P1
REMEDIATION TIMEFRAME: 5 WEEKS
FINDING NO: E- 2
PFI panel inside substation.
CATEGORY: DISTRIBUTION PANELS
FINDING: Distribution panel installed on wooden plank.
RECOMMENDATION: Distribution panel should mount/install on non-
combustible materials and all combustible
material used for installing the electrical devices
must be remove.
PRIORITY: P1
REMEDIATION TIMEFRAME: 3 WEEK
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FINDING NO: E- 3
LT panel inside the substation.
CATEGORY: DISTRIBUTION PANELS
FINDING: Panel base plates removed to allow cable entry.
RECOMMENDATION: Install base plate of the panel and make hole
into it then fit cable gland (required sized) for
cable entry and exit to the panel and seal all the
unused openings by suitable means to make the
panel dust and vermin proof.
PRIORITY: P2
REMEDIATION TIMEFRAME: 5 WEEK
FINDING NO: E- 4
Cables connecting to the MCCB inside panel.
CATEGORY: SWITCH BOARDS
FINDING: Multiple cables terminating to MCB terminal in
panel.
RECOMMENDATION: Multiple cables shall not be terminated into
single terminal of MCB which may induce loose
connection and overheat.
PRIORITY: P2
REMEDIATION TIMEFRAME: 3 WEEKS
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FINDING NO: E- 5
PFI panel inside substation.
CATEGORY: SWITCH BOARDS
FINDING: Inadequate working space around the panel.
RECOMMENDATION: Every item of installation shall be arranged so as
to facilitate its operation, inspection,
maintenance & access. Provide 1 m clearance
around the LT panel for easy operation and
maintenance.
PRIORITY: P2
REMEDIATION TIMEFRAME: 3 WEEKS
FINDING NO: E- 6
PFI panel inside the substation.
CATEGORY: SWITCH BOARDS
FINDING: Panels not securely fixed to the foundation.
RECOMMENDATION: Panel base must be securely fixed to the
foundation, with appropriate fastening devices.
Panel base frame may be used on foundation to
mount the panel.
PRIORITY: P3
REMEDIATION TIMEFRAME: 3 WEEKS
FINDING NO: E- 7
Cables connecting to pump motors.
CATEGORY: CABLE SUPPORT
FINDING: Cables connecting to motor terminal laid on tray
are not protected.
RECOMMENDATION: Cables connecting to motor terminals laid in
cable tray should be cover with no combustible
material to protect from physical damaging of
cable insulation.
PRIORITY: P2
REMEDIATION TIMEFRAME: 5 WEEK
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FINDING NO: E- 8
Transformer breather.
CATEGORY: TRASNFORMER
FINDING: Silica gel in transformer breather is partially empty and Silica gel is discolored.
RECOMMENDATION: Silica gel in transformer breather must be
checked and filled as per as per manufacturer
instruction (if required). Replace silica gel or
perform the maintenance to remove the
moisture from the gel.
PRIORITY: P3
REMEDIATION TIMEFRAME: 1 WEEK
FINDING NO: E- 9
Cables entering/exiting distribution panel in generator room.
CATEGORY: SWITCHBOARD & PANEL
FINDING: Panel top plate cover is opening to allow cable entry.
RECOMMENDATION: Install top plate of the panel and cable gland (required sized) for cable entry and exit to the panel and seal all the unused openings by suitable means to make the panel dust and vermin proof. Cables must be supported on tray with protective cover.
PRIORITY: P3
REMEDIATION TIMEFRAME: 3 WEEK
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FINDING NO: E- 10
200kVA transformer
CATEGORY: TRANSFORMER
FINDING: Body of transformer is not connected to the
earth.
RECOMMENDATION: Transformer body must be connected to the
earth with proper size of cables to discharge the
leakage current to earth and protects the person
touching the transformer body.
PRIORITY: P1
REMEDIATION TIMEFRAME: 2 WEEK
FINDING NO: E- 11
Cable trench inside the knitting room.
CATEGORY: CABLE SUPPORT
FINDING: Cable trench covered with wooden plate.
RECOMMENDATION: Provide cover on trench made of non-
combustible material (instead of wooden plate)
preferably metallic plate (checkered plate) to
protect the cables’ insulation from physical
damage.
PRIORITY: P1
REMEDIATION TIMEFRAME: 4 WEEK
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FINDING NO: E- 12
Cables connecting the MCB inside the panels.
CATEGORY: SWITCH BOARDS
FINDING: Panel doors not connected with earth bond and
Excessive lint deposit inside the Panel.
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.
Disconnect the power source of the Panel 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: P1
REMEDIATION TIMEFRAME: 1 WEEK
FINDING NO: E- 13
Cable trench outside the generator room.
CATEGORY: CABLE SUPPORT
FINDING: Cable Trench is not covered and protected
outside the building.
RECOMMENDATION: Provide cover made of non-combustible material
preferably metallic sheet (checkered plates) to
protect the cables’ insulation from physical
damage as well as prevent the ingress of debris,
dust and lint.
PRIORITY: P3
REMEDIATION TIMEFRAME: 5 WEEK
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FINDING NO: E- 14
Cable trench inside compressor room.
CATEGORY: BOILER AND COMPRESSOR
FINDING: Cable trench is not covered.
RECOMMENDATION: Provide cover made of non-combustible material
preferably metallic sheet (checkered plates) to
protect the cables’ insulation from physical
damage as well as prevent the ingress of debris,
dust and lint.
PRIORITY: P3
REMEDIATION TIMEFRAME: 3 WEEK
FINDING NO: E- 15
Cables connecting to compressor motor.
CATEGORY: BOILER AND COMPRESSOR
FINDING: Power cables laid on concrete floor.
RECOMMENDATION: Construct cable trench/tray/duct to protect the
cables to ensure the mechanical protection of
the cable laid on floor otherwise cable insulation
may damage due to falling object or stepping of
occupants onto it.
PRIORITY: P3
REMEDIATION TIMEFRAME: 1 WEEK
FINDING NO: E- 16
Wires connecting to MCB inside the panel.
CATEGORY: SWITCH BOARDS
FINDING: Panel doors not connected with earth bond. Cables and wires inside panel not securely fixed and not arranged.
RECOMMENDATION: Panel door(s) must be connected with earth
bond connecting frame and door. Cables and
wires inside panel must be securely fixed and
arranged safely. Install slotted wiring-duct (PVC)
inside the panel to arrange and latch the
haphazard cables.
PRIORITY: P3
REMEDIATION TIMEFRAME: 1 WEEK
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FINDING NO: E- 17
MDB panel at new building ( three storied )
CATEGORY: SWITCHBOARD AND PANEL
FINDING: Inadequate working space around panels.
RECOMMENDATION: Provide at least 1 meter clearance in front the
panels for ease of its operation and
maintenance.
PRIORITY: P3
REMEDIATION TIMEFRAME: 5 WEEK
FINDING NO: E- 18
Cables connecting to MCCB
CATEGORY: SWITCH BOARDS
FINDING: Multiple cables connecting to MCCB without lugs.
RECOMMENDATION: Cables shall be connected to terminals only by
soldered/welded lugs according to the size of
the respective cables. Proper crimping tools
must be used to punch the socket.
PRIORITY: P3
REMEDIATION TIMEFRAME: 1 WEEK
FINDING NO: E- 19
Exhaust fan inside the Stitching floor.
CATEGORY: EQUIPEMENT & MACHINE
FINDING: Large exhaust fans in production floors are
directly controlled by the MCCB.
RECOMMENDATION: Large exhaust fans must be connected through
control device such that it will not restart
automatically when power is restored.
PRIORITY: P3
REMEDIATION TIMEFRAME: 2 WEEK
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FINDING NO: E- 20
Cables passing through the wall.
CATEGORY: CABLE SUPPORT
FINDING: Cable passing through the wall hole which is not sealed.
RECOMMENDATION: Seal all the penetrations using non appropriate
fire rated material and ensure the cable
insulation does not get damaged during sealing
work.
PRIORITY: P2
REMEDIATION TIMEFRAME: 4 WEEK