ELECTRICAL SAFETY FOLLOW UP INSPECTION REPORT (2nd)

Factory Name MB Knit Fashion Ltd

Note:
Address B/164-166, B/185-187 BSCIC, Fatullah, Narayanganj
Factory ID 12502 Electrical Safety Inspection dates
Initial Inspection Date 06/09/2016 Date of 5th Follow Up Other Factory:
Report Received Date Date of 6th Follow Up
Date of 1st Follow Up 12/06/2017 Date of 7th Follow Up
nd
Date of 2 Follow Up 26/09/2017 Date of 8th Follow Up
Date of 3rd Follow Up Date of 9th Follow Up
Date of 4th Follow Up Date of 10th Follow Up
Inspected by Nilufar Yeasmin

Accord Comments from Accord Final Timeline Progress Status

Item Accord Action Plan Accord Time line Final Action Plan
Inspection (After Physical (Approved (On the date of Pictorial Evidence
No (Recommendation ) (given in report ) (Factory)
Observation Inspection ) timeline ) inspection )

Prepare as built Electrical

On 12/06/2017:
Electrical Single SLD; it must have of your Acknowledged by
Not Corrected.
Line Diagram entire electrical system's ACCORD with some
1 2 MONTHS On 26/09/2017: 06/01/2017 In Progress
(SLD) is information. Once its advised modifications.
Not Corrected. They are
unavailable. prepared, get it reviewed by Modification Done.
working on this issue.
Accord.

Work on Progress,
Lightning
Quotation received and
Protection On 12/06/2017:
Factory has to design finalised. Work will start
System (LPS) Not Corrected.
Lightning Protection after some civil works
drawing is On 26/09/2017:
System (LPS) for the whole over roof hopefully after
2 unavailable. 3 MONTHS Not Corrected. They 06/02/2017 In Progress
factory. Once LPS 30.09.2017. We have
Again, installed had completed LPS
designing is finished, applied for a loan
system is drawing but installation
installation must be done. regarding this job. Work
inadequate and was not started yet.
will be initiated as soon
improper.
as we get the loan

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Accord Comments from Accord Final Timeline Progress Status

Item Accord Action Plan Accord Time line Final Action Plan
Inspection (After Physical (Approved (On the date of Pictorial Evidence
No (Recommendation ) (given in report ) (Factory)
Observation Inspection ) timeline ) inspection )

Electrical safety training

and awareness program for
Electric safety
the electrical personnel On 12/06/2017:
training program
must be initiated. It is a Not Corrected. Done.(Periodic Task.
3 has not 1 MONTH 23/11/2016 Corrected
periodic task which factory On 26/09/2017: Will be updated.)
initiated/conduct
has to continue to improve Corrected.
ed yet.
overall safety situation for
the staffs.

Adequate number of earth

Earth Pit pits must be ensured (if its
On 12/06/2017:
4 resistance record lower in numbers) and 2 MONTHS 10/09/2016 Corrected
Corrected.
is unavailable. record must be made
accordingly.

On 12/06/2017:
Insulation resistant test of Not Corrected.
Insulation all the cables must be Insulation test not done
resistance test of performed once every 2 for all power cables.
5 2 MONTHS 10/09/2016 In Progress
electrical cable is years cycle and recorded On 26/09/2017:
not performed. (this must require a Not Corrected. Need to
complete power shut off). preform for whole
factory.

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Accord Comments from Accord Final Timeline Progress Status

Item Accord Action Plan Accord Time line Final Action Plan
Inspection (After Physical (Approved (On the date of Pictorial Evidence
No (Recommendation ) (given in report ) (Factory)
Observation Inspection ) timeline ) inspection )

On 12/06/2017:
Thermography survey must Not Corrected.
Thermography be done at least twice in a Thermography report is
6 scanning report is year; and this survey must 2 MONTHS outdated. 10/09/2016 Done on 21.09.2017 Corrected
unavailable. be recorded for On 26/09/2017:
maintenance work. Corrected.

On 12/06/2017:
Not Corrected.
Hot spots have In Progress. Hopefully
Hot spots must be removed On 26/09/2017:
7 been observed at 1 MONTH 06/12/2016 will be done on In Progress
as soon as possible. Not Corrected. Hot
some points. 31.10.2017
spots found at several
point.

Lead acid battery terminals

Battery terminals On 12/06/2017:
8 must be covered/capped 1 MONTH 07/09/2016 Done,07.09.2016 Corrected
are left open. Corrected.
and rust must be cleaned.

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Accord Comments from Accord Final Timeline Progress Status

Item Accord Action Plan Accord Time line Final Action Plan
Inspection (After Physical (Approved (On the date of Pictorial Evidence
No (Recommendation ) (given in report ) (Factory)
Observation Inspection ) timeline ) inspection )

Each electrical distribution

Distribution board/panel must be
Board's properly sealed to avoid of
On 12/06/2017:
9 top/bottom is ingression of fluffs; but 2 MONTHS 06/01/2017 Done, 06.01.2017 Corrected
Corrected.
left open (typical make sure that an adequate
issue). ventilation system is
present there.

Cables passing
through Cables passing through
wall/floor slab permanent wall/floor slab
On 12/06/2017:
are not protected must be protected. Floor to 90% Done. Will be
Not Corrected.
10 and passed floor openings shall be 2 MONTHS 15/11/2016 completed within In Progress
On 26/09/2017:
through the sealed by proper type 30.09.2017
Not Corrected.
concrete wall at materials (consult with fire
the entry/exit expert).
point(s).

Generator output Service cables from

On 12/06/2017:
cables (laid on generator must be
Not Corrected.
11 floor) are not supported at its own 1 MONTH 16/11/2016 Done on 04.08.2017 Corrected
On 26/09/2017:
protected and breaker's terminal and with
Corrected.
supported. cable tray.

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Accord Comments from Accord Final Timeline Progress Status

Item Accord Action Plan Accord Time line Final Action Plan
Inspection (After Physical (Approved (On the date of Pictorial Evidence
No (Recommendation ) (given in report ) (Factory)
Observation Inspection ) timeline ) inspection )

Flexible PVC
Power and signal cable for
pipe is used to On 12/06/2017:
boilers shall be distributed
12 cover power and 1 MONTH Corrected. 07/09/2016 Done, 07.09.2016 Corrected
using proper type insulator
signal cable for
or steel flexible pipe.
boiler.

Panel doors are

All metal panel doors shall On 12/06/2017:
13 not connected 1 MONTH 06/09/2016 Done, 06.09.2016 Corrected
have earth connection. Not Corrected.
with earth.

Multiple cables
(came from On 12/06/2017:
different Each electrical circuit must Not Corrected. 95% Done. Will be done
14 electrical circuits) be terminated at single 1 MONTH On 26/09/2017: 28/12/2016 hopefully within In Progress
terminated at MCB/MCCB terminals. Not Corrected. 15.10.2017
MCCB terminals
and Bus bar.

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Accord Comments from Accord Final Timeline Progress Status

Item Accord Action Plan Accord Time line Final Action Plan
Inspection (After Physical (Approved (On the date of Pictorial Evidence
No (Recommendation ) (given in report ) (Factory)
Observation Inspection ) timeline ) inspection )

Heat source (or Heat source (or steam line)

exposed steam must kept at least 0.9 meter
line) is adjacent apart from any electrical
On 12/06/2017:
15 to electrical installation. In unavoidable 2 MONTHS 06/01/2017 Done, 06.01.2017 Corrected
Corrected.
installations case heat source shall be
(cable covered by proper and
channel/duct). adequate insulator.

Adjust or replace all the

Oversized circuit
MCCBs/MCBs according On 12/06/2017:
breakers or 95% Done. Will be done
to cable ampacity Not Corrected.
16 Circuit breakers 1 MONTH 28/12/2016 hopefully within In Progress
(connected load). Avoid On 26/09/2017:
are not adjusted 15.10.2017
using different sized cable Not Corrected.
accordingly
at the terminals.

It was done. But during

On 12/06/2017:
2nd follow-up on
Not Corrected.
Excess cables Unsupported/protected 26.09.2017, we were
On 26/09/2017:
coiled and kept power cables must be advised to do some
17 2 MONTHS Not Corrected. Coil was 06/01/2017 In Progress
unsupported at supported by cable modifications and work
removed but cable
the back of panel. tray/ladders. is already initiated
support must be
according to the auditors
ensured.
advise.

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Accord Comments from Accord Final Timeline Progress Status

Item Accord Action Plan Accord Time line Final Action Plan
Inspection (After Physical (Approved (On the date of Pictorial Evidence
No (Recommendation ) (given in report ) (Factory)
Observation Inspection ) timeline ) inspection )

All the earth connections

(transformer, generator and
Earth On 12/06/2017:
electrical systems) shall be
connections are Not Corrected. Neutral
segregated and clearly
not segregated earthing cannot be
marked. Adequate number In progress. Will be
18 and number of 2 MONTHS located. 31/01/2017 In Progress
of earth pits must be done within 31.10.2017
earth pits are On 26/09/2017:
ensured for the factory with
inadequate for Not Corrected. Need to
proper earth lead and earth
the factory. increase earth bar.
electrode size as mentioned
in BNBC requirements.

Personal Personal Protective

Protective Equipment (PPE) must be On 12/06/2017:
Done.
Equipment (PPE) arranged by the factory Not Corrected.
19 2 MONTHS 28/11/2016 We have Purchased date Corrected
for Electrical management team for the On 26/09/2017:
at 28.11.2016
Work is not safety of their employee Corrected.
available. and worker.

Earth lead cable/ Earth

New Finding:
Continuity Conductor All done except the LT
Earth lead
(ECC) must be resized by panel. As CAP#18 is in
cable/Earth
half of the phase cable. On 26/09/2017: progress. It will be done
20 Continuity 2 Months 20/08/2017 In Progress
Cable size shall be selected Not Corrected. as soon as CAP#18 is
Conductor size is
depending on the CB's done (hopefully within
inadequate/under
response time and phase 31.10.2017)
size
cables' size.

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Accord Comments from Accord Final Timeline Progress Status

Item Accord Action Plan Accord Time line Final Action Plan
Inspection (After Physical (Approved (On the date of Pictorial Evidence
No (Recommendation ) (given in report ) (Factory)
Observation Inspection ) timeline ) inspection )

New Finding: All electrical cable shall be

Electrical cable is properly terminated at its
On 26/09/2017:
21 not terminated at point of termination using 2 Months 20/08/2017 Done on 15.08.2017 Corrected
Corrected.
its point of appropriate size and type of
termination. lug where necessary.

New Finding:
Cable tray is Proper sized cable tray
overloaded with must be installed; a
On 26/09/2017:
22 excessive cables; perforated one is better and 2 Months 20/08/2017 Done on 05.09.17 Corrected
Corrected.
eventually top 20-25% space in cable
cover has no tray/duct shall be kept free.
effectiveness.

New Finding:
Inadequate At least 1.07 meter (or
working space equal to the width of
around (or in board/panel, whichever is
On 26/09/2017:
23 front of) higher) working clearance 2 Months 20/08/2017 In Progress
Not Corrected.
board/panels and must be maintained in front
access to the of each electrical
board/panels is board/panel
obstacles

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Accord Comments from Accord Final Timeline Progress Status

Item Accord Action Plan Accord Time line Final Action Plan
Inspection (After Physical (Approved (On the date of Pictorial Evidence
No (Recommendation ) (given in report ) (Factory)
Observation Inspection ) timeline ) inspection )

New Finding:
Indicator lights Indicator lights should be
95% Done. Will be done
are mounted connected by control On 26/09/2017:
24 1 Month 20/07/2017 hopefully within In Progress
without device such as rated fuse or Not Corrected.
15.10.2017
disconnecting MCB.
device.

No loop connection shall

New Finding:
be used; each single cable
Loop connection
shall be terminated using
has been used
cable lug (flat/I) at each On 26/09/2017:
25 powering 1 Month 20/07/2017 In Progress
terminal. Combo bus bar Not Corrected.
multiple circuits
may be used (but incoming
through
cable size must meet the
MCB/MCCBs.
rated capacity)

New Finding:
Wiring among
different floors A cable ladder must be
using used; if it is routed through
flexible/rigid outside wall, either the
26 1 MONTH 20/11/2017
PVC pipe- this cable ladder must be
arrangement does covered or a cable duct
not have any must be used
support for
cables

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