ELECTRICAL SAFETY INSPECTION REPORT

4 STITCH KNIT COMPOSITE LTD.

West Shaildubi, Ward: 05, Post office & P.S: Kashimpur, Gazipur-1346
GPS Coordinate:23.958419, 90.307375

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 SUMMARY

The Factory was surveyed for electrical safety by Stichting Bangladesh Accord
Foundation. 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.

Electrical Safety Audit is a methodical approach to evaluate potential electrical hazards

and to recommend suggestions for improvement. 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 would be further
dealt with as part of follow-up inspections.

The findings and recommendations in this report are not intended to imply, guarantee,
ensure or warrant compliance with any government regulations. Additionally, the results
do not imply in any way that compliance with the findings or recommendations as stated
in this report will eliminate all risks or exposures not referred to in this report do not exist.
Compliance with the findings and recommendations stated in this report does not relieve
the factory owner from obligation to comply with specific project requirements, industry
standards, or the provisions of any local government regulations.

4 Stitch Knit Composite Ltd. factory is established in its 3 story (G +M+2) main production
building (proposed 6 story) with three single story ancillary building. The building is
owned by the factory themselves; as reported by the Factory Management, the building
was constructed in between November 2016 to October 2018 and the production began
in February 2019. During the time of the Inspection, the factory accommodated a total
of approx. 80 (single shift) workers working on regular basis.

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 FINDINGS AND RECOMMENDATIONS

The table below summarizes the major electrical hazards identified during the walk-
through inspection. Recommendations have been provided to each finding.

The 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 an approval.

FINDING NO: E-1

CATEGORY: DOCUMENTATION
FINDING:

Field information has no/less reflection in

existing SLD.

RECOMMENDATION:
Draw as built electrical SLD mentioning all
required information by qualified engineer and
get it reviewed by Accord. Electrical SLD must
be updated properly when electrical system is
modified.
PRIORITY: P2
REMEDIATION TIME FRAME: 3 MONTHS

FINDING NO: E-2

LIGHTNING PROTECTION
CATEGORY:
SYSTEM
FINDING:
Lightning Protection System (LPS) is not
installed where the risk index equal or greater
than 40 (According to BNBC).
RECOMMENDATION:
Factory must design Lightning Protection
System (LPS) for the whole factory (where the
Risk index is equal or greater than 40). Once
LPS is designed properly, installation must be
done accordingly.
PRIORITY: P2
REMEDIATION TIME FRAME: 4 MONTHS

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 FINDING NO: E-3
TESTING & PERIODIC
CATEGORY:
MAINTENANCE
FINDING:

Insulation resistance test of electrical power

cables is not performed.

RECOMMENDATION:
Insulation resistance test of all the cables (you
can avoid less than 25 sq.mm) must be
performed once in every 2 years’ cycle and
recorded (this must require a complete power
shut off).
PRIORITY: P2
REMEDIATION TIME FRAME: 2 MONTHS

FINDING NO: E-4

TESTING & PERIODIC
CATEGORY:
MAINTENANCE
FINDING:

Earth Pit resistance record is not available.

RECOMMENDATION:

All earthing systems shall be tested for

resistance on any dry day not less than once
in every two years.

PRIORITY: P2
REMEDIATION TIME FRAME: 2 MONTHS

FINDING NO: E-5

TESTING & PERIODIC
CATEGORY:
MAINTENANCE
FINDING:
Electric safety training program is conducted
but training module is not adequate and has
no influence in the factory.

RECOMMENDATION:
Electrical safety training and awareness
program for the electrical personnel must be
conducted by qualified engineer. It is a
periodic task which factory shall continue to
improve the overall electrical safety situation
for the staffs.
PRIORITY: P2
REMEDIATION TIME FRAME: 2 MONTHS

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 FINDING NO: E-6
TESTING & PERIODIC
CATEGORY:
MAINTENANCE
FINDING:
There is no programmed schedule for
periodical inspection & testing of electrical
equipment.

RECOMMENDATION:

An electrical maintenance program shall be

prepared which will include inspections and
testing of the electrical systems (preventive
and proactive)

PRIORITY: P2
REMEDIATION TIME FRAME: 2 MONTHS

FINDING NO: E-7

TESTING & PERIODIC
CATEGORY:
MAINTENANCE
FINDING:
PPE and electrical graded tools are not
available for maintenance personnel in the
factory.

RECOMMENDATION:
Factory must provide proper PPE.
For maintenance purposes, all the electrical
tools shall be properly insulated, and these
insulations shall be checked periodically.
PRIORITY: P2
REMEDIATION TIME FRAME: 1 MONTH

FINDING NO: E-8

TESTING & PERIODIC
CATEGORY:
MAINTENANCE
FINDING:
Instruction for CPR (Cardiopulmonary
Resuscitation) or Electrical shock restoration
is not present.

RECOMMENDATION:

CPR instruction shall be hanged near all

electrical installations (LT panel, MDB, FDB,
DB, SDB) at visible location.

PRIORITY: P3
REMEDIATION TIME FRAME: 1 MONTH

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 FINDING NO: E-9
CATEGORY: SUBSTATION ROOM
FINDING:

Inadequate working space around transformer

for performing maintenance work.

RECOMMENDATION:

Minimum working space (1.07m) around the

transformer (and related electrical
installations) must be maintained

PRIORITY: P2
REMEDIATION TIME FRAME: 3 MONTHS

FINDING NO: E - 10
CATEGORY: SUBSTATION ROOM
FINDING:
No working separation between LT (Low
Tension) panel/s and HT (High Tension) unit/s
(Transformer, HT switchgear)

RECOMMENDATION:
A working separation between LT and HT
must be ensured. A brick wall will do it; and
adequate working clearance (1.07m) and
ventilation must be ensured.
PRIORITY: P2
REMEDIATION TIME FRAME: 3 MONTHS

FINDING NO: E - 11
CATEGORY: SUBSTATION ROOM
FINDING:
Transformer breather wrapped by plastic
cover.
Silica gel is discolored, and breather oil cup is
empty.
RECOMMENDATION:
Plastic cover must be removed from breather.
Silica gel shall be changed; or reuse can be
done, if color regains after sundry.
Transformer breather oil cup must be filled up
to the oil mark on the cup.
PRIORITY: P2
REMEDIATION TIME FRAME: 1 MONTH

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 FINDING NO: E - 12
CATEGORY: SUBSTATION ROOM
FINDING:

Transformer earthing (body and neutral) cable

size is inadequate.

RECOMMENDATION:
Equipment earthing cable size must be
increased. The earth cable size shall be
determined according to BNBC or Adiabatic
method (if possible). Number of earth pits
shall be determined by the size of connected
earth cable.
PRIORITY: P2
REMEDIATION TIME FRAME: 2 MONTHS

FINDING NO: E - 13
CATEGORY: CABLE & CABLE SUPPORTS
FINDING:

11kV power cable dropping from overhead

line is not properly supported with pole.

RECOMMENDATION:

11kV distribution power cable must be fixed

with pole properly.

PRIORITY: P2
REMEDIATION TIME FRAME: 2 MONTHS

FINDING NO: E - 14
CATEGORY: CABLE RACEWAY & TRENCH
FINDING:
Maintenance movement is obstacle due to
improper cable trench cover in the utility area
(Generator/Substation/Boiler/Compressor)

RECOMMENDATION:

Covered cable trench must be equal to

working floor height. If not, extended area
must be sloped at both sides to avoid
obstacle.

PRIORITY: P2
REMEDIATION TIME FRAME: 3 MONTHS

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 FINDING NO: E - 15
CATEGORY: CABLE & CABLE SUPPORTS
FINDING:

Power Cables are hanging without proper

support.

RECOMMENDATION:

Power cables must be supported by cable tray

(ladder- where needed). Outdoor
arrangement must be covered.

PRIORITY: P2
REMEDIATION TIME FRAME: 3 MONTHS

FINDING NO: E - 16
CATEGORY: GENERATOR ROOM
FINDING:

Generator output cables (laid on floor) are not

protected and supported.

RECOMMENDATION:

Service cables from generator must be

supported at its own breaker's terminal and
with cable tray.

PRIORITY: P2
REMEDIATION TIME FRAME: 3 MONTHS

FINDING NO: E - 17
CATEGORY: GENERATOR ROOM
FINDING:

Inadequate sized earth cable connected to

generator frame.

RECOMMENDATION:
At least two separate earth pits shall be
ensured for generator body; The earth cable
size shall be determined according to BNBC
or Adiabatic method (considering related
factors). Number of earth pits shall be
determined by the size of connected earth
cable.
PRIORITY: P2
REMEDIATION TIME FRAME: 2 MONTHS

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 FINDING NO: E - 18
CATEGORY: GENERATOR ROOM
FINDING:

Lead acid battery terminals are left open.

RECOMMENDATION:

Lead acid battery terminals must be

covered/capped, and rust must be cleaned.

PRIORITY: P2
REMEDIATION TIME FRAME: 2 MONTHS

FINDING NO: E - 19
CATEGORY: GENERATOR ROOM
FINDING:

Excessive temperature is found on generator

body.

RECOMMENDATION:
Heat shields/blankets must be installed to
shield hot surface to protect component and
operator from excessive heat. Proper guards
shall be provided after shielding hot surface.
Blankets on exhaust manifold, turbocharger
housing and other engine components is not
necessary. Suggested to consult with the
generator supplier/service provider/expert
before doing the job.
PRIORITY: P2
REMEDIATION TIME FRAME: 2 MONTHS

FINDING NO: E - 20
DISTRIBUTION
CATEGORY:
BOARD/PANEL
FINDING:

Distribution boards are not identified properly.

RECOMMENDATION:

All distribution boards, switchboards, sub

main boards and switches shall be marked
clearly for proper identification.

PRIORITY: P2
REMEDIATION TIME FRAME: 2 MONTHS

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 FINDING NO: E - 21
DISTRIBUTION
CATEGORY:
BOARD/PANEL
FINDING:

Panel base plates are removed to allow cable

entry.

RECOMMENDATION:

Panel base plates must be installed, at all

time, and cables entering panel must be firmly
fixed with cable gland.

PRIORITY: P2
REMEDIATION TIME FRAME: 2 MONTHS

FINDING NO: E - 22
DISTRIBUTION
CATEGORY:
BOARD/PANEL
FINDING:

Electrical power cables and circuit breakers

are not identified properly.

RECOMMENDATION:

Proper identification shall be done on power

cables, circuit breakers used in the system
according to SLD.

PRIORITY: P2
REMEDIATION TIME FRAME: 3 MONTHS

FINDING NO: E - 23
DISTRIBUTION
CATEGORY:
BOARD/PANEL
FINDING:

Panel doors are not connected with earth.

RECOMMENDATION:

All metal installation of electrical system must

be connected to earth to avoid electrical shock
or electrocution.

PRIORITY: P2
REMEDIATION TIME FRAME: 2 MONTHS

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 FINDING NO: E - 24
DISTRIBUTION
CATEGORY:
BOARD/PANEL
FINDING:

Multiple cables (came from different electrical

consumers) terminated at MCCB terminals/
Busbar.

RECOMMENDATION:

Each electrical circuit must be terminated at

single MCB/MCCB/Busbar terminal.

PRIORITY: P2
REMEDIATION TIME FRAME: 2 MONTHS

FINDING NO: E - 25
DISTRIBUTION
CATEGORY:
BOARD/PANEL
FINDING:

MCCBs/MCBs are not adjusted/selected per

load demand.

RECOMMENDATION:
All the MCCBs/MCBs must be
adjusted/selected per connected load current;
if adjustment is not possible, replacement will
be the only way.
PRIORITY: P2
REMEDIATION TIME FRAME: 2 MONTHS

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 FINDING NO: E - 26
DISTRIBUTION
CATEGORY:
BOARD/PANEL
FINDING:
No/inadequate Earth Continuity Conductor
(ECC) for panel board, change over switch
and electrical equipment.

RECOMMENDATION:
Earth lead cable/ Earth Continuity Conductor
(ECC) shall be determined according to BNBC
or Adiabatic method (considering CB's
response time, fault current & type of earth
conductor other factors).
PRIORITY: P2
REMEDIATION TIME FRAME: 2 MONTHS

FINDING NO: E - 27
DISTRIBUTION
CATEGORY:
BOARD/PANEL
FINDING:

Cable connected to busbar/MCCB/MCB

terminal without cable lug.

RECOMMENDATION:

Each electrical circuit must be terminated at

single busbar/MCB/MCCB terminal using
proper sized cable lug (where applicable).

PRIORITY: P2
REMEDIATION TIME FRAME: 2 MONTHS

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 FINDING NO: E - 28
DISTRIBUTION
CATEGORY:
BOARD/PANEL
FINDING:

Cables in service are joined (splicing)

between terminations.

RECOMMENDATION:

Splicing in the power cables shall be avoided;

in unavoidable cases splicing, must be made
following proper guidance.

PRIORITY: P2
REMEDIATION TIME FRAME: 2 MONTHS

FINDING NO: E - 29
DISTRIBUTION
CATEGORY:
BOARD/PANEL
FINDING:

Distribution Board's top/bottom is left open

(typical issue).

RECOMMENDATION:
Each electrical distribution board/panel must
be properly sealed to avoid ingression of fluffs;
but an adequate ventilation system must also
be ensured. Gland shall be used, where
required.
PRIORITY: P2
REMEDIATION TIME FRAME: 2 MONTHS

FINDING NO: E - 30
DISTRIBUTION
CATEGORY:
BOARD/PANEL
FINDING:

Circuit is drawn from bus bar without any

protective means

RECOMMENDATION:

Each electrical circuit must be drawn from

distribution board busbar using a proper type
protection arrangement (MCCB/MCB).

PRIORITY: P2
REMEDIATION TIME FRAME: 1 MONTH

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 FINDING NO: E - 31
DISTRIBUTION
CATEGORY:
BOARD/PANEL
FINDING:

Unterminated live wire is kept inside the

electrical panel.

RECOMMENDATION:

All the unterminated live power cables must

be removed as soon as possible.

PRIORITY: P2
REMEDIATION TIME FRAME: 1 MONTH

FINDING NO: E - 32
CATEGORY: WIRING SYSTEM
FINDING:

Power sockets are hung without proper

support.

RECOMMENDATION:

Power socket shall be installed on rigid

support/base securely and at minimum
200mm above floor level.

PRIORITY: P2
REMEDIATION TIME FRAME: 2 MONTHS

FINDING NO: E - 33
CATEGORY: EARTHING SYSTEM
FINDING:

Earth pits are not identifiable.

RECOMMENDATION:

Each earth pit shall be properly identifiable

and marked for periodic maintenance.

PRIORITY: P2
REMEDIATION TIME FRAME: 2 MONTHS

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 FINDING NO: E - 34
CATEGORY: CABLE RACEWAY & TRENCH
FINDING:

Cable trench is uncleaned, and cables are laid

on trench floor.

RECOMMENDATION:

A cable trench shall always be kept neat and

clean; a cable tray shall be installed in the
trench to ensure proper support for cables.

PRIORITY: P2
REMEDIATION TIME FRAME: 2 MONTHS

FINDING NO: E - 35
CATEGORY: WIRING SYSTEM
FINDING:

MCCB is installed within broken enclosure.

RECOMMENDATION:

Each MCCB/MCB must be enclosed by

proper type material.

PRIORITY: P2
REMEDIATION TIME FRAME: 2 MONTHS

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