ELECTRICAL SAFETY INSPECTION REPORT Al Islam Textile Industries Ltd. Ramjannessa Super Market (2 nd Floor), 142, Senanibash Road, Pallabi, Mirpur12, Dhaka 1221, Bangladesh. Factory List: 1. Al Islam Textile Industries Ltd. Inspected by: Yang Report Generated by: S M Tasdeek Inspected on May 06, 2014
SUMMARY The Al Islam Textile Industries Ltd. factory is operating in a four (G+3) storied building with a shed on top. Construction of the building was completed in the year 1998. The building was approved for industrial purpose. 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. Al Islam Textile Industries Ltd. Page 2 of 5
FINDINGS AND RECOMMENDATIONS Finding #: E- 1 SERVICE LINE HT cable dropping from OH line, not supported to the pole. HT cable dropping from HT pole must be firmly fixed to the pole with support and clamps. 3months DESCO pole Finding #: E- 2 SWITCH BOARD & PANELS Panel doors not connected with earth bond. Panel door(s) must be connected with earth bond connecting frame and door. Panel board Al Islam Textile Industries Ltd. Page 3 of 5
Finding #: E- 3 GENERATOR ROOM Cables terminating to generator output terminal box are laid on floor. Cable terminating at Generator output terminal box must be supported on riser and protected. Existing cables laid on floor may be installed in cable trench or on trays. 3 months Generator room Finding #: E- 4 EQUIPMENT & MACHINE Cables to machines/motor are laid on the floor Install the cables through rigid pipe (metallic) for the protection of the cable laid on floor. The pipe must be fixed/ clamped with saddle on floor at regular intervals Cable on the floor Finding #: E- 5 CABLE & CABLE SUPPORTS Cables terminating at distribution boards are not protected (and not supported), near panel. Cables terminating at distribution boards must be supported in cable tray and protected throughout its length till the panel base or top plate. 3 months Cable terminating in panel board Al Islam Textile Industries Ltd. Page 4 of 5
Finding #: E- 6 SWITCH BOARD & PANELS Cables connecting to bus bar without cable lugs. Cables connecting to bus bars must be connected firmly with cable lugs. Cable terminating to the bus bars must be fixed with proper size nuts and bolt with washers. Cable connecting to bus bar Finding #: E- 7 EQUIPMENT & MACHINE Leakage in IPS battery. Leakage in battery terminal must be checked and fixed regularly. Battery rack Finding #: E- 8 CABLE & CABLE SUPPORTS Cables are not covered in duct. Electric cables must be supported on cable duct with metal covers. Provide cover made of noncombustible material on duct for preventing any physical damage & ingress of dust and debris in future. Cable duct Al Islam Textile Industries Ltd. Page 5 of 5