EQUIVALENT INITIAL ELECTRICAL SAFETY ASSESSMENT Factory Assessor: Plot #92 (Partial) DEPZ Extention Area-02 Ganakbari, Ashulia, Savar Uttaron 10 Feb 2014 The Alliance for Bangladesh Worker Safety Page 1/10
10 Feb 2014 Introduction to the Report The following report contains a site profile and summary of non-conformities identified during an onsite assessment commissioned by the Alliance for Bangladesh Worker Safety (Alliance) and conducted by a third-party Qualified Assessment Firm (QAF). The assessment was conducted 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) for the Bangladesh National Tripartite Plan of Action (NTPA). The goal of the Alliance process is to provide clear and practical technical requirements by which Bangladeshi Ready Made Garment (RMG) Factories producing for Alliance members may be consistently and fairly evaluated for fire, structural, and electrical safety in a non-duplicative manner. Each assessment will prompt action plans that will be used by RMG factories to systematically and sustainably improve safety conditions for garment workers. Beyond tracking and reporting on action steps taken in a transparent manner, the Alliance organization and its members will seek to further support factory improvements through technical assistance, training, implementation support for functional Worker Committees, and in some cases financial assistance and wage support 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 or continued safety against fire, electrical and/or structural integrity issues that may lead to injury or loss of life. The report is designed to provide a non-exhaustive summary of risk issues, based on a limited sampling and duration of time onsite by the named QAF. Neither the QAF nor the 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. The Alliance for Bangladesh Worker Safety Page 2/10
10 Feb 2014 GENERAL INFORMATION General Information Factory Country: Province: City: Bangladesh Dhaka Ashulia, Savar Zip Code: 1349 Audit Duration: Re-Audit: Draft Report Date : Final Report Date : Are all action items from previous assessment complete? : Buildings in Complex : Is the building(s) owned or rented by the Factory?: Number of Building Levels (Stories) : Approximate Building Area (SF) : Date of Building Construction : Date of Last Building Renovation/Addition : Ancillary Structures in Complex : Approximate Ancillary Structures Area (SF) : 2 Days Re-Audit After 0 Months 10-Feb-2014 Update once final report is complete ( after all comments incorporated). N/A One Owned Three Total area of the main factory building is 22,669 sf. 2005 No None None Number of Occupants : The occupancy of the factory is 210. The Alliance for Bangladesh Worker Safety Page 3/10
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10 Feb 2014 ASSESSMENT FINDINGS Electrical System Maintenance A transformer oil analysis is routinely completed on main service transformers. Low A transformer oil analysis shall be routinely completed to endure uninterrupted service without major shutdowns. Visual Assessment: Oil test report not found. Complete an oil analysis on applicable transformers at appropriate intervals based on voltage and power. Alliance Standard Part 10 Section 10.13.8 Electrical Inspections Electrical System Conditions Shielding or additional insulation is provided for wiring exposed to external heat sources. High In order to avoid the effects of heat from external sources one of the following methods shall be used to protect wiring systems: (1) shielding; (2) placing 900 mm (36 in.) from the source of heat; (3) selecting a system with due regard for the additional temperature rise which may occur; (4) local reinforcement or substitution of insulating material. Visual Assessment: Insulation is not provided for the cables and wiring where needed. Provide insulation for cables and wiring where required. 31 Aug 2014 Alliance Standards Part 10 Section 10.3.4.2 External heat sources. Do switchboards and/or distribution boards have capacity information labels? The Alliance for Bangladesh Worker Safety Page 5/10
10 Feb 2014 Non-Compliance Level: 3 Capacity labels shall describe the maximum number of protective devices that can be accommodated, and the capacity of the boxes shall be described on the information label. Means to prevent installation exceeding the designed number of devices is described in section 408.54 of, NFPA 70-2011. Per NFPA 70-2011, a panel board shall be provided with physical means to prevent the installation of more over current devices than that number for which the panel board was designed, rated, and listed. A 2-pole circuit breaker or fusible switch shall be considered for two over current devices; a 3-pole circuit breaker or fusible switch shall be considered for three over current devices. Location: ALL LT,MDB,DB,SDBs Visual Assessment: Switchboards and/or distribution boards have no capacity information labels. Provide capacity information labels (Maximum current rating, no of circuit breakers etc.) for Switchboards and distribution boards. 31 Aug 2014 Alliance Standard Part 10 Section 10.7 Main Switch, Switchboards And Metal Clad Switchgear and 10.13.7 Inspection of the Installation Are all internal components of switchboards and/or distribution boards properly concealed (No missing circuit breaker or knockout covers)? Non-Compliance Level: 2 Switchboard and distribution board shall be connectied properly. Location: LT Panel /GF, DB-1/GF, SDB-1/1st Floor, DB-1/2nd Floor, SDB-1/2nd Floor Visual Assessment: All internal components of switchboards and/or distribution boards are not properly concealed Provide covers or blanks to conceal all live internal components of switchboards and/or distribution boards. 15 Aug 2014 Alliance Standard Part 10 Section 10.3.9 Sub-Distribution Boards Are switchboards and/or distribution boards provided with physical means to prevent the installation of more over current devices than that number for which the panel board was designed, rated, and listed. Non-Compliance Level: 2 No physical means wear found to limit the installation of additional over current protective devices. All DBs. The Alliance for Bangladesh Worker Safety Page 6/10
10 Feb 2014 Visual Assessment: Physical means wear found. Ensure switchboards and/or distribution boards provided with physical means to prevent the installation of more over current devices than that number for which the panel board was designed, rated, and listed following NFPA 70 section 408.54. Alliance Standards Part 10 Section 10.7 Main Switch, Switchboards and Metal Clad Switchgear Each circuit is provided with a dedicated neutral. Non-Compliance Level: 2 Circuits are not provided with a dedicated neutral for each load. The use of common neutral for more than one circuit is not permitted by the standard. Location: LT Panel /GF, DB-1/GF, SDB-1/1st Floor, DB-1/2nd Floor, SDB- 1/2nd Floor Visual Assessment: Circuits arenot provided with a dedicated neutral for each load. Provide dedicated neutrals for each circuit. Alliance Standards Part 10 Section 10.3 Electrical Wiring and Cabling Stranded conductors having a nominal cross-sectional area 6mm2 or greater are provided with cable sockets. Conductors below 6 mm2 without cable sockets, all strands at the exposed ends are soldered together or are crimped using suitable sleeve or ferrules. Non-Compliance Level: 2 In MDB/DB/SDBs cables shall be attached using splicing joint at their busbar with using cable lugs. Per 2.5.4.4 and 2.5.5.4 (c) of BNBC-2006 Cables shall be connected to terminals only by soldered or welded lugs, unless the terminals are designed to securely clamp without cutting away cable strands. Location:DB-01/2nd FL, SDB-01/1st FL, DB-01/GF, LT-Panel/GF Photograph: Cable sockets not used to terminate the cables in MCCB and busbar terminals for for some of the distribution boards. Reconnect with proper size of cable sockets. The Alliance for Bangladesh Worker Safety Page 7/10
10 Feb 2014 Alliance Standards Part 10 Section 10.3.8.3 Cable Ends Electrical connections at equipment, fixtures, etc are properly secured. Non-Compliance Level: 2 Connections between conductors and between conductors and other equipment shall provide durable electrical continuity and adequate mechanical strength and protection. Location: LT Panel /GF, DB-1/GF, SDB-1/1st Floor, DB-1/2nd Floor, SDB-1/2nd Floor Visual Assessment: All connection are not secured. If flexible metallic hose is used for wiring to motors and other equipment, the wiring shall be enclosed full length, and the hose secured properly by approved means. 31 Aug 2014 Alliance Standards Part 10 Section 10.3.1 Electrical Connections Are electrical insulation mats provided in front of substation, switchboards and/or distribution boards? Low Graded insulation/rubber mats shall be provided in front of all switchboards and distribution boxes to prevent electrical shocks. Location: SDB-1/1st Floor, DB-1/2nd Floor Photograph: Electrical insulation mats are not provided in front of substation, switchboards and/or distribution boards Provide electrical insulation mats in front of distribution boards. 15 Aug 2014 Alliance Standard Part 10 Section 10.13.7 Inspection of the Installation. The Alliance for Bangladesh Worker Safety Page 8/10
10 Feb 2014 Phase separators are provided between terminals on circuit breakers. Low Phase separators are required to provide for the terminals of circuit breakers to prevent arcing and short circuit between phases. Location: SDB-01/2nd FL, DB-01/2nd FL, SDB-01/1st FL, DB-01/GF, LT-Panel/GF Photograph: Phase Separator is not fixed on circuit breakers. Install phase separators between terminal connections at the noted locations. Alliance Standard Part 10 Section 10.3.1 Electrical Connections Emergency Power System Are inspection, maintenance, and testing procedures of the emergency generator being completed and documented? Low Inspection, maintenance, and testing procedures of the generator shall be documented. Visual Assessment: Inspection, maintenance, and testing procedures of the generator were not found on site. Establish a routine maintenance and testing program for the emergency generator. The program shall be based on all of the following: (1) Manufacturer's recommendations (2) Manufacturer's Instruction manuals (3) Requirements of NFPA 110 Chapter NFPA 110 Chapter 8 Are inspection, maintenance, and testing procedures of the UPS being completed and documented? Low Inspection, maintenance, and testing procedures of the UPS shall be performed and documented Visual Assessment: No record found on inspection, maintenance, and testing The Alliance for Bangladesh Worker Safety Page 9/10
10 Feb 2014 procedures of the UPS The routine maintenance and operational testing program shall be based on all of the following: (1) Manufacturer's recommendations (2) Instruction manuals (3) Minimum requirements of NFPA 110 Chapter 8 (4) Alliance Standards and local authority having jur Alliance Standard Part 13 Section 13.11 NFPA 111 Chapter 8 NFPA 70B Chapter 28 The Alliance for Bangladesh Worker Safety Page 10/10