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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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Unilliance Textiles Ltd

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


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


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FINDING NO: E- 5

PFI panel inside substation.


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


FINDING NO: E- 6

PFI panel inside the substation.


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


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


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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


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


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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


FINDING NO: E- 11

Cable trench inside the knitting room.


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


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FINDING NO: E- 12

Cables connecting the MCB inside the panels.


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


FINDING NO: E- 13

Cable trench outside the generator room.


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


damage as well as prevent the ingress of debris,

dust and lint.

PRIORITY: P3


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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


damage as well as prevent the ingress of debris,

dust and lint.

PRIORITY: P3


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


FINDING NO: E- 16

Wires connecting to MCB inside the panel.


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


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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


FINDING NO: E- 18

Cables connecting to MCCB


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


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


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FINDING NO: E- 20

Cables passing through the wall.


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


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