Electrical - East Coast Knit Wear PVT Ltd. - QC - Yusuf - FQC - Rezaul

Preliminary Electrical Safety
Assessment Report (EAR)

Factory ID
: B. Code 1466
Factory Name
: East Coast Knit Wear Pvt Ltd.
Address
: Takkar Math, Sheharchor, Stadium Road, Fatullah,

Narayangonj-1420
GPS Coordinate
: 23.65442, 90.48193
Name of Auditor
: Md. Arfan Rahaman, Md. Salah Uddin
Name of Reviewer
: Md. Abu Yusuf
Date of Inspection
: 2015-07-11
Date of Report
: 2015-07-13
Report Status
: V1
VERITAS Engineering & Consultant
Electrical Safety Assessment Report : East Coast Knit Wear Pvt. Ltd.
Table of Content
Page No.
Introduction
02
Executive Summary
03
Chapter 1 Geographical Location of the Factory
04
Chapter 2 Factory General Information
05
Chapter 3 Criteria For Electrical Safety Assessment
06
Time Frame for Corrective Action
Chapter 4 Details Observations of non-compliance issues
06
07
4.1
General Documentation on Design and Maintenance
07
4.2
Generator Room
08
4.3
Distribution & Sub-distribution Boards
10
4.4
Wiring System
14
4.5
Continuation of Discrimination & Protection
15
4.6
Earthing System
15
4.7
Lightning Protection System
17
4.8
Thermography
18
4.9
Additional Area of Non-Compliance
19
Chapter 5 Recommendations Summary
21
Chapter 6 DIFE Summary
24
Chapter 7 Disclaimer
26
East Coast Knit Wear Pvt. Ltd.

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Report No : VEC/ILO/RMGP/EAR/2015/451
Introduction
Over the past decades the RMG sector has experienced a number of industrial disasters like the fire
at TAZREEN FASHIONS and collapse of RANA PLAZA which claimed the lives of over 1,200 of
workers. In response, the Government of Bangladesh and its development partners have mobilized
unprecedented support and made commitments to improve working conditions and workers safety in
the RMG industry. The ILO (International Labour Organization) has taken a Program (RMGP) on
Improving Working Conditions for the workers in the Ready-Made Garments Sector which has been
developed to support the interventions identified in the National Tripartite Plan of Action (NTPA) on
Electrical Safety, Fire Safety & Building Integrity.
VERITAS Engineering & Consultant, one of the leading engineering firms in Bangladesh, is
carrying out Structural, Fire and Electrical safety inspections of factories as a part of the national
initiative under the National Tripartite Plan of Action (NTPA) for ensuring Fire, Electrical and
Structural Safety for the workers of the RMG sector in Bangladesh.
Executive Summary
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East Coast Knit Wear Pvt. Ltd. is a six storied building, located at Stadium Road, Fatullah,
Narayangonj. The factory is powered by one pole mounted transformer (fed from Dhaka Electric
Supply Company Ltd.) and one diesel generator. During the inspection the electrical drawings were
available for review. All the noncompliance issues are described in chapter 4 in details based on
NTPA guidelines, visual inspection, thermographic scanning, engineering judgment and interview of
factory technical personnel. Factory needs to put more concentration on the following noncompliance
issues highlighted below considering fire and electrical hazard.
Panel boards (including panel door) are not properly earthed.

Dedicated earthing is not provided for each circuit.
Electrical cables are not sized according to capacity of circuit breaker.
Bunch of cables are found inside distribution boards.
Lightning protection system is not installed on the building.
Generator room is not fire rated.
Information Related to the Inspection

Client Name
International Labour Organization (ILO)
Factory ID
B. Code 1466
Factory Name
Factory Address
Takkar Math, Sheharchor, Stadium Road, Fatullah,

Narayangonj-1420
Coordinate of the Factory
23.65442
90.48193
Lead Assessor
Md. Arfan Rahaman
Assessor
Md. Salah Uddin
Contact Person of The Factory
Md Mahfuzur Rahman
Phone No. of Contact Person
+88-01675-947547
Email Address of Contact Person
mahfuz.eastcoast@gmail.com
Date of Inspection
2015-07-11
Chapter 1
Geographical location of the Factory

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GPS Coordinate of Factory: 23.65442, 90.48193
Inspected Building of East Coast Knitwear (Pvt) Ltd.
Chapter- 2
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Factory General Information

Number of stories
Buildings in Complex:
Is the building(s) owned or rented by
the Factory?
Number of Building Levels (stories):
Approximate Building Area :

Description of Existing Electrical
System:
One number of 06-storied reinforced concrete building

01 (One)
Owned
06 occupied floors out of 06 floors

Total occupied floor area is 1233 m2
[Main building 202.50x6 =1215 m2 (Ground floor to 5th
floor)]
An 11KV supply from DESCO (Dhaka Electric Supply
company Ltd.) feeds one pole mounted transformer
located outside the factory. 110KVA standby diesel
generator is installed on the ground floor of the production
building. The supply power is delivered to the main
distribution board (MDB/Ground floor) from transformer
through main MCCB and Generator via Changeover
switch (COS/Ground floor). Five nos. sub distribution
boards (i.e. SDB/1st floor, SDB/office, SDB/2nd floor,
SDB/3rd floor and SDB/4th floor) are fed from main
distribution board (MDB/Ground floor).
Chapter - 3

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Criteria for Electrical Safety Assessment
The following report contains a site profile and summary of non-conformities identified during an
onsite inspection conducted by Veritas Engineering & Consultant. The inspection was conducted
based on the following standard.
i)
ii)
iii)
National Tripartite Plan of Action (NTPA)

Guideline of Building Assessment (Structural & Fire) for RMG Factory Building in
Bangladesh - Electrical Part, Chapter-4
Bangladesh National Building Code (BNBC) 2006 Electrical Part
Time Frame for Corrective Action:

The observations are categorized as A.RED , B.RED/AMBER, C.AMBER, D.YELLOW, E .GREY,
Timeline for corrections are set as Immediate,1 Week, 6 Weeks, 6 months and 1Week+ Ongoing,
respectively.
Severity Level
Color Code
RED
High
Medium
Low
Time Line
Immediate
RED/AMBER
1 Week
AMBER
6 Weeks
YELLOW
6 Months
GREY
1 Week + Ongoing
Chapter - 4
Details Observations of non-compliance issues

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4.1 General Documentation on Design and Maintenance

Issue No: 01
Is testing and inspection of insulation and earth resistance program established and recorded?
Observation:
Testing and inspection of insulation and earth resistance program are not
established.
Location:
Not Applicable
Severity
Level:
Medium
Source of
Technical
Findings:
interview
Time frame
6 Months
Color Code
Recommendation:
Standard/Reference:
Establish a periodical Insulation and earth Resistance Measurement Program and

record the related testing data. Also ensure that insulation resistance of power cable
and earth pit resistance are >=5 Mand <=1 respectively.
NTPA- 4.16.2, 4.16.4; & BNBC-2006, 2.11.1.2, 2.11.2
Issue No: 02
Are the electrical switchgear and panel boards inspected periodically to ensure that the equipment is
installed in accordance with the listed ratings?
Observation:
The electrical panel boards are not inspected.
Location:
COS/Ground floor, MDB/Ground floor, SDB/1st floor, SDB/office, SDB/2nd floor,
SDB/3rd floor, SDB/4th floor.
Severity
Level:
Medium
Source of
Technical
Findings:
interview
Time frame
6 Months
Color Code
Recommendation:
Standard/Reference:
Inspect electrical panel boards on an annual basis to ensure that the equipment is in
good working condition.
NTPA- 4.16.2 and BNBC-2006, 2.11.1.2
4.2 Generator Room

Issue No: 03
Are instruction boards for first aid and artificial respiration located in the generator and substation room?
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Observation:
Location:
Instruction boards for first aid and artificial respiration are not located in the generator
room.
Generator Room.
Severity
Level:
Low
Source of
Photography
Findings:
Time frame
6 Weeks
Color Code
Recommendation:
Standard/Reference:
Provide Instruction board for first aid and artificial respiration in the generator room.
NTPA 3.7.11
Issue No: 04
Is required safety signage, fire-fighting equipment, rubber mats, etc. kept at required location?
Observation:
Safety signage is not posted in the generator room and rubber mats are not kept at
required location.
Location:
For safety signage -- Generator Room.
For rubber mats --- COS/Ground floor, MDB/Ground floor, SDB/1st floor, SDB/office,
SDB/2nd floor.
Severity
Level:
Medium
Source of
Photography
Findings:
Time frame
6 Weeks
Color Code
Recommendation:
Standard/Reference:
Post appropriate type of safety signage in generator room. Also ensure graded
rubber mats are provided in front of all panel boards.
NTPA- 4.16.7.1; BNBC-2006, 2.11.5.1; 2.11.5.3.

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Issue No: 05
Does the generator room have fire rated wall and door in case of it is located inside or adjacent the
production building?
Observation:
The generator room is located at ground floor of the factory building but it does not
have fire separation.
Location:
Generator room.
Severity
Level:
High
Source of
Photography
Findings:
Time frame
6 Months
Color Code
Recommendation:
Standard/Reference:
Ensure the generator room has adequate fire separation from the production area.
NTPA-4.9.3; 3.7.10; BNBC-2006, 2.6.4.2
Issue No: 06
Are generators earthed at two separate points?
Observation:
The generator is earthed at one point only.
Location:
Generator room.
Severity
Level:
Source of
Findings:
Time frame
Medium
Photography
6 Weeks
Color Code
Recommendation:
Standard/Reference:
Provide two separate and distinct connections of earthing for the generator.
NTPA- 4.9.1

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4.3 Distribution & Sub-distribution Boards

Issue No: 07
Are all internal components of switchboards and/or distribution boards properly concealed?
Observation:
Cable entry and exit points of the panel boards are not properly sealed.
Location:
COS/Ground floor, MDB/Ground floor, SDB/1st floor, SDB/office.

Severity
Level:
Source of
Findings:
Time frame
Medium
Photography
6 Months
Color Code
Recommendation:
Standard/Reference:
Ensure panel boards have no opening and all live internal components are
concealed properly.
NTPA- 4.16.7.1, 4.8.2; BNBC-2006, 2.11.5.1
Issue No: 08
Are all switchboards and/or distribution boards properly grounded (earthed)?
Observation:
Panel boards (including panel door) are not properly earthed.
Location:
COS/Ground floor, MDB/Ground floor, SDB/1st floor, SDB/office, SDB/2nd floor,
SDB/3rd floor, SDB/4th floor.
Severity
Level:
High
Source of
Photography
Findings:
Time frame
1 Week
Color Code
Recommendation:
Standard/Reference:
Ensure all panel boards (including panel door) are earthed properly using
appropriate type and size of cables and the earthing cables have continuity up to
main earth.
NTPA- 4.11.2.1; BNBC-2006, 2.8

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Issue No: 09
Are switchboards and/or distribution boards free of dirt and debris?
Observation:
Distribution boards are not clean.
Location:
COS/Ground floor, MDB/Ground floor.
Severity
Level:
Source of
Findings:
Time frame
Medium
Photography
1 Week
Color Code
Recommendation:
Standard/Reference:
Isolate the panel from the electrical service and clean interior components from dust.
Seal all openings within the enclosure to prevent dust from entering.
NTPA- 4.4.11.1; BNBC-2006, 2.5.5.1; BNBC-2006, 2.11.5.1
Issue No: 10
Is each circuit provided with a dedicated neutral?
Observation:
Dedicated neutral is not provided for each applicable circuit and there is no marking
to identify neutral cable for specified circuit.
Location:
MDB/Ground floor, SDB/1st floor, SDB/office, SDB/2nd floor, SDB/3rd floor, SDB/4th
floor.
Severity
Level:
Medium
Source of
Photography
Findings:
Time frame
6 Months
Color Code
Recommendation:
Standard/Reference:
Provide dedicated & adequate size of neutral with proper identification for each
applicable circuit.
NTPA- 4.4.1; BNBC-2006, 2.5.2.10

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Issue No: 11
Is each circuit provided with a dedicated earthing?
Observation:
Each circuit is not provided with a dedicated earthing. There is no marking to identify
earthing cable for specified circuit.
Location:
floor.
Severity
Level:
High
Source of
Findings:
Photography
Time frame
6 Weeks
Color Code
Recommendation:
Standard/Reference:
Provide dedicated & adequate size of earthing with proper identification for each
circuit and ensure continuous earth path is back to main building intake.
NTPA- 4.11, 4.11.2.1, Table 4.5; BNBC-2006, 2.8.3.3, Table 8.2.11
Issue No: 12
Are multi looping of wiring/cables observed at circuit breakers within switchboards and/or distribution
boards?
Observation:
Bunch of cables are found at circuit breaker terminal and bus bars.
Location:
MDB/ground floor, COS/Ground floor, SDB/3rd floor.
Severity
Level:
Medium
Source of
Photography
Findings:
Time frame
6 Weeks
Color Code
Recommendation:
Standard/Reference:
Rewire to avoid the use of multiple cables on outgoing side of MCBs and busbar.
NTPA- 4.4.1; BNBC-2006, 2.5.2.1

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Issue No: 13
Is electrical wiring/cables sized according to capacity of circuit breakers?
Observation:
Electrical cables are not sized according to capacity of circuit breaker.
Location:
Main MCCB
Severity
Level:
High
Breaker rating -300A,
Source of
Photography
Cable current rating -96
Findings:
Time frame
6 Weeks
Color Code
Recommendation:
Standard/Reference:
Consult with a qualified electrical engineer and ensure all electrical cables are sized
according to capacity of circuit breaker.
NTPA- 4.10; BNBC-2006, 2.7.6
Issue No: 14
Are list and diagram of the circuits available for all distribution boards? Do cables have identification as
per list and diagram?
Observation:
List and diagram of the circuits are not available for all distribution boards and no
means of identification is provided of cables.
Location:
floor.
Severity
Level:
Low
Source of
Photography
Findings:
Time frame
6 Months
Color Code
Recommendation:
Standard/Reference:
Ensure each distribution board is provided with a circuit list indicating current rating
of circuit and size of fuse element/ breaker. Also ensure the means of identification
(separate color coding, marking tape, tagging, or other approved means) of cable is
provided as per circuit list..
NTPA 4.8.3, 4.16.7.1
4.4 Wiring System

Issue No: 15
Are stranded conductors having a nominal cross-sectional area 6mm2 or greater provided with cable
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sockets? Are Conductors below 6mm2 without cable sockets, all strands at the exposed ends soldered
together or are crimped using suitable sleeve or ferrules?
Observation:
Stranded conductors below 6mm2 are not provided with sleeve or ferrules.
Location:
COS/ground floor, MDB/Ground floor, SDB/1st floor, SDB/office, SDB/2nd floor,
SDB/3rd floor. SDB/4th floor.
Severity
Level:
Low
Source of
Photography
Findings:
Deadline:
6 Months
Color Code
Recommendation:
Standard/Reference:
For stranded conductors having a nominal cross-sectional area less than 6mm use
suitable sleeve or ferrules to make sure all strands at the exposed ends are solder
together or crimped.
NTPA- 4.4.10.3; BNBC-2006, 2.5.4.3
Issue No: 16
Are wiring system passes through elements of building construction sealed according to the degree of
fire resistance?
Observation:
Wiring system passes through elements of building construction are not sealed
according to the degree of fire resistance.
Location:
All floors.
Severity
Level:
Medium
Source of
Photography
Findings:
Time frame
6 Weeks
Color Code
Recommendation:
Standard/Reference:
Wiring system passes through elements of building construction such as floors,

walls, the openings remaining after passage of the wiring system have to seal
according to the degree of fire resistance prescribed for the respective element of
building construction before penetration.
NTPA- 4.5.3
4.5 Continuation of Discrimination & Protection

Issue No: 17
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Are distribution boards marked separately for lighting and power circuit?
Observation:
Distribution boards are not marked separately for lighting and power circuit.
Location:
MDB/Ground floor, SDB/1st floor, SDB/office, SDB/2nd floor, SDB/3rd floor, SDB/4th floor.
Severity
Level:
Low
Source of
Technical interview
Findings:
& Visual inspection
Time frame
6 Months
Color Code
Recommendation:
Standard/Reference:
Install separate distribution boards for lighting and power circuits.

NTPA- 4.8.3
4.6 Earthing System

Issue No: 18
Does all earthing system have provision for periodical inspection and are inspected & documented
periodically?
Observation:
There is no provision for inspection of earthing system.
Location:
Not applicable.
Severity
Level:
Source of
Findings:
Time frame
Medium
Technical
interview
Visual
inspection
1 Week
&
Color Code
Recommendation:
Standard/Reference:
Provide provision for inspection of all earthing system and ensure inspection is being
completed and documented.
NTPA- 4.16.7.2
Issue No: 19
All metal in the building is connected to the building earthing/grounding system?

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Observation:
Location:
Metal rebar in concrete, metal pipes and the cable channels are not connected to the
building earthing system.
Throughout the building.
Severity
Level:
High
Source of
Technical
Findings:
interview
&
Visual
inspection
Time frame 6 Weeks
Color Code
Recommendation:
Standard/Reference:
Connect all metal in the building to the building earthing system such as metal rebar
in concrete, metal pipes and the cable channels.
NTPA 4.8.1
4.7 Lightning Protection System

Issue No: 20

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Is lightning protection system installed on the building? If installed, are appropriate numbers of down
conductor and air termination network vertical/horizontal conductors installed to cover the whole
building?
Observation:
Lightning protection system is not installed on the building.
Location:
Roof top of the Building.

Severity
Level:
Source of
Findings:
Time frame
Medium
Photography
6 Months
Color Code
Recommendation:
Consult with an expert electrical engineer to review requirements, calculate risk

index, prepare drawing etc. to make sure the building is secured against lightning.
Also ensure following as per NTPA based on the building size.
Air termination network vertical/horizontal conductors are appropriately spaced
ii) Appropriate numbers of down conductors are installed
iii) Resistance of earth conductor within limit (<=10).
Standard/Reference:
NTPA- 4.12; BNBC-2006, 2.9
4.8 Thermography
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Issue No: 21
Were temperature differences of 21C to 40C noted based on comparisons between component and
ambient air temperatures?
Observation:
Temperature differences of 21C to 40C were observed based on comparisons
between component and ambient air temperatures
Probable causes are loose connection, over loading, multi cable at single point,
rusted connection, use of improper lug, improper cable joint, improper cable bending,
damage insulation, internal problem etc.
Location:
COS/Ground floor, MDB/Ground floor.
Severity
Level:
Medium
Source of
Thermography
Findings:
Time frame
6 Weeks
Color Code
Recommendation:
Standard/Reference:
Make sure cables are not overloaded ,properly terminated using proper lug, joints
are made proper way, no rusted throughout the connection, proper cable bending, no
insulation damage, single cable at single point etc. to avoid temperature rise. If
necessary consult with a qualified engineer and replace cable or equipment.
NTPA- 4.16.7.1, 4.4.11.2; 4.4.10.5; 4.4.10.1, 4.4.6
4.9 Additional Area of Non-compliance

Issue No: 22
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Do all switchboards and/or distribution boards have dead front construction?

Observation:
All distribution boards do not have dead front construction.
Location:
SDB/1st floor, SDB/office, SDB/2nd floor, SDB/3rd floor, SDB/4th floor.
Severity
Level:
Source of
Photography
Findings:
Time frame
Color Code
Issue No: 23
Are phase separators/Interphase barriers provided between terminals on Circuit Breaker?
Observation:
Phase separators are not provided between terminals on Circuit Breaker
Location:
Main MCCB, MDB/Ground floor, SDB/1st floor, SDB/office, SDB/2nd floor, SDB/3rd
floor ,SDB/4th floor.
Severity
Level:
Source of
Photography
Findings:
Time frame
Color Code
Issue No: 24
Have workers that operate and maintain the electrical system received electrical safety training and

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have practice of using proper personal protective equipment (PPE)?

Observation:
The workers that operate and maintain the electrical system have not received
electrical safety training and do not have practice of using proper personal protective
equipment (PPE).
Location:
Not Applicable.
Severity
Level:
Source of
Technical
Findings:
interview
&
Visual
inspection
Time frame
Color Code
Chapter 5
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Recommendations Summary
Time Line
Observation
Recommended Action Plan
Immediate
None
None
Short Term
(1 Week)
Panel boards (including

panel door) are not properly
earthed.
Ensure all panel boards (including panel door)

are earthed properly using appropriate type and
size of cables and the earthing cables have
continuity up to main earth.
Isolate the panel from the electrical service and
clean interior components from dust. Seal all
openings within the enclosure to prevent dust
from entering.
Provide provision for inspection of all earthing
system and ensure inspection is being completed
and documented.
Short Term
(1 Week +
Ongoing)
Mid Term
(6 Weeks )
Distribution boards are not

clean.
There is no provision for
inspection
of
earthing
system.
Instruction boards for first
aid and artificial respiration
are not located in the
generator room.
Safety signage is not
posted in the generator
room and rubber mats are
not
kept
at
required
location.
The generator is earthed at
one point only.
Each circuit is not provided
with a dedicated earthing.
There is no marking to
identify earthing cable for
specified circuit.
Bunch of cables are found
at circuit breaker terminal
and bus bars.
Electrical cables are not
sized according to capacity
of circuit breaker.
Wiring
system
passes
through
elements
of
building construction are
not sealed according to the
degree of fire resistance.

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Provide Instruction board for first aid and artificial

respiration in the generator room.
Post appropriate type of safety signage in

generator room. Also ensure graded rubber mats
are provided in front of all panel boards.
Provide two separate and distinct connections of
earthing for the generator.
Provide dedicated & adequate size of earthing
with proper identification for each circuit and
ensure continuous earth path is back to main
building intake.
Rewire to avoid the use of multiple cables on
outgoing side of MCBs and busbar.
Consult with a qualified electrical engineer and
ensure all electrical cables are sized according to
capacity of circuit breaker.
Wiring system passes through elements of
building construction such as floors, walls, the
openings remaining after passage of the wiring
system have to seal according to the degree of
fire resistance prescribed for the respective
Color
code
Time Line
Observation
element of
penetration.
Metal rebar in concrete,
metal pipes and the cable
channels are not connected
to the building earthing
system.
Temperature differences of
21C
to
40C
were
observed
based
on
comparisons
between
component and ambient air
temperatures
Probable causes are loose
connection, over loading,
multi cable at single point,
rusted connection, use of
improper lug, improper
cable joint, improper cable
bending,
damage
insulation, internal problem
etc.
Long Term
(6 Months)
Testing and inspection of

insulation
and
earth
resistance program are not
established.
The electrical panel boards
are not inspected.
The generator room is
located at ground floor of
the factory building but it
does
not
have
fire
separation.
Cable entry and exit points
of the panel boards are not
properly sealed.
Dedicated neutral is not
provided
for
each
applicable circuit and there

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Color
code

building
construction
before
Connect all metal in the building to the building

earthing system such as metal rebar in concrete,
metal pipes and the cable channels.
Make sure cables are not overloaded ,properly

terminated using proper lug, joints are made
proper way, no rusted throughout the connection,
proper cable bending, no insulation damage,
single cable at single point etc. to avoid
temperature rise. If necessary consult with a
qualified engineer and replace cable or
equipment.
Establish a periodical Insulation and earth

Resistance Measurement Program and record
the related testing data. Also ensure that
insulation resistance of power cable and earth pit
resistance are >=5 Mand <=1 respectively.
Inspect electrical panel boards on an annual
basis to ensure that the equipment is in good
working condition.
Ensure the generator room has adequate fire
separation from the production area.
Ensure panel boards have no opening and all

live internal components are concealed properly.
Provide dedicated & adequate size of neutral
with proper identification for each applicable
circuit.
Time Line
Observation
is no marking to identify
neutral cable for specified
circuit.
List and diagram of the
circuits are not available for
all distribution boards and
no means of identification is
provided of cables.
Stranded conductors below
6mm2 are not provided with
sleeve or ferrules.
Ensure each distribution board is provided with a

circuit list indicating current rating of circuit and
size of fuse element/ breaker. Also ensure the
means of identification (separate color coding,
marking tape, tagging, or other approved means)
of cable is provided as per circuit list.
For stranded conductors having a nominal crosssectional area less than 6mm use suitable
sleeve or ferrules to make sure all strands at the
exposed ends are solder together or crimped.
Distribution boards are not

marked
separately
for
lighting and power circuit.
Install separate distribution boards for lighting

and power circuits.
Lightning protection system

is not installed on the
building.
Consult with an expert electrical engineer to

review requirements, calculate risk index,
prepare drawing etc. to make sure the building is
secured against lightning.
Also ensure following as per NTPA based on the
building size.
i) Air termination network vertical/horizontal
conductors are appropriately spaced
ii) Appropriate numbers of down conductors are
installed
iii) Resistance of earth conductor within limit
(<=10).
Chapter 6
DIFE Summary
Name of the Factory
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: East Coast Knit Wear Pvt. Ltd.
Color
code
Address of the Factory

Present Status of the Factory
: Takkar Math, Sheharchor, Stadium Road, Fatullah,

Narayangonj-1420.
: Under Operation
Electrical Assessment conducted by
: VERITAS Engineering & Consultant
Date of Electrical Inspection
: 2015-07-11
Time Line
Immediate
None
Short Term
Ensure all panel boards (including panel door) are earthed properly.
Clean interior components from dust and seal all openings within the enclosure to prevent
dust from entering.
Provide provision for inspection of all earthing system.
Provide Instruction board for first aid and artificial respiration in the generator room.
Post appropriate type of safety signage in generator room. Also ensure graded rubber
mats are provided in front of all panel boards.
Provide two separate and distinct connections of earthing for the generator.
Provide dedicated & adequate size of earthing with proper identification for each circuit
Mid Term
and ensure continuous earth path is back to main building intake.

Rewire to avoid the use of multiple cables on outgoing side of MCBs and busbar.
Ensure all electrical cables are sized according to capacity of circuit breakers.
Seal the openings remaining after wiring system passes through the elements of building
construction according to the degree of fire resistance.
Connect all metal in the building to the building earthing system.
Find out the cause (improper cable/over current selection, over loading, improper lug,
improper cable joints, rusted connection, insulation damage, multiple cables at single
point, ) of overheating { ambient+( 200C-400C)} and take proper action.
Establish a periodical Insulation and earth Resistance Measurement Program and record
Long Term
the related testing data.

Inspect electrical panel boards on an annual basis.
Ensure the generator room has adequate fire separation from the production area.
Ensure panel boards have no opening and all live internal components are concealed
properly.
Provide dedicated & adequate size of neutral with proper identification for each applicable
circuit.

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Time Line

Ensure each distribution board is provided with a circuit list and means of identification is
provided as per list.
Provide proper cable terminator/connector for stranded conductors at its point of
termination.
Install separate distribution boards for lighting and power circuits.
Install lightning protection system on the building.
Chapter- 7
Disclaimer
The report is generated by VERITAS Engineering & Consultant under instructions from ILO on the
basis of visual inspection, technical interviews, documentation/information provided by the factory,
thermographic scanning and engineering judgment. It is not an extensive detailed assessment. Also
this report does not constitute a guarantee of continued or absolute safety against electrical disasters.
The sole purpose of this report is to help the factory for improving the level of electrical safety in terms
of electrical infrastructure and management. The recommendations made represent our assessment

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of the electrical safety standards considered necessary for the common areas to ensure the safety of
the owners, workers and visitors to the premises as well as the assets of the factory.
VERITAS Engineering & Consultant and its visiting members will not be responsible and will not
accept any further liability if further unsafe work practices, procedures, actions or in-actions create any
non-compliance issue by the factory personnel while performing their assigned duties.

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Preliminary Electrical Safety

Assessment Report (EAR)

: East Coast Knit Wear Pvt Ltd.

: Takkar Math, Sheharchor, Stadium Road, Fatullah,

: Md. Arfan Rahaman, Md. Salah Uddin

: Md. Abu Yusuf

VERITAS Engineering & Consultant

Chapter 1 Geographical Location of the Factory

Chapter 2 Factory General Information

Chapter 3 Criteria For Electrical Safety Assessment

Time Frame for Corrective Action

Chapter 4 Details Observations of non-compliance issues

General Documentation on Design and Maintenance

Distribution & Sub-distribution Boards

Continuation of Discrimination & Protection

Lightning Protection System

Additional Area of Non-Compliance

Chapter 5 Recommendations Summary

Chapter 6 DIFE Summary

East Coast Knit Wear Pvt. Ltd.

Panel boards (including panel door) are not properly earthed.

Information Related to the Inspection

International Labour Organization (ILO)

East Coast Knit Wear Pvt. Ltd.

Takkar Math, Sheharchor, Stadium Road, Fatullah,

Coordinate of the Factory

Md. Arfan Rahaman

Md. Salah Uddin

Contact Person of The Factory

Phone No. of Contact Person

Email Address of Contact Person

East Coast Knit Wear Pvt. Ltd.

GPS Coordinate of Factory: 23.65442, 90.48193

Inspected Building of East Coast Knitwear (Pvt) Ltd.

Factory General Information

Approximate Building Area :

One number of 06-storied reinforced concrete building

06 occupied floors out of 06 floors

East Coast Knit Wear Pvt. Ltd.

Criteria for Electrical Safety Assessment

National Tripartite Plan of Action (NTPA)

Time Frame for Corrective Action:

East Coast Knit Wear Pvt. Ltd.

4.1 General Documentation on Design and Maintenance

Establish a periodical Insulation and earth Resistance Measurement Program and

4.2 Generator Room

East Coast Knit Wear Pvt. Ltd.

East Coast Knit Wear Pvt. Ltd.

4.3 Distribution & Sub-distribution Boards

COS/Ground floor, MDB/Ground floor, SDB/1st floor, SDB/office.

East Coast Knit Wear Pvt. Ltd.

East Coast Knit Wear Pvt. Ltd.

East Coast Knit Wear Pvt. Ltd.

4.4 Wiring System

Wiring system passes through elements of building construction such as floors,

4.5 Continuation of Discrimination & Protection

Install separate distribution boards for lighting and power circuits.

4.6 Earthing System

East Coast Knit Wear Pvt. Ltd.

4.7 Lightning Protection System

East Coast Knit Wear Pvt. Ltd.

Roof top of the Building.

Consult with an expert electrical engineer to review requirements, calculate risk