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EQUIVALENT INITIAL ELECTRICAL SAFETYASSESSMENT

Factory Name: Beximco Ltd.

Address: Beximco Industrial Park Sarabo, Kashimpur, GazipurGazipur Dhaka Bangladesh

Assessor: Bureau Veritas

Date: 12 Jun 2014

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The Alliance for Bangladesh Worker Safety /26

Introduction to the Report

The following report contains a site profile and summary of non-conformities identified during an onsite assessment commissioned by theAlliance for Bangladesh Worker Safety (Alliance) and conducted by a third-party Qualified Assessment Firm (QAF). The assessment wasconducted 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) forthe Bangladesh National Tripartite Plan of Action (NTPA). The goal of the Alliance process is to provide clear and practical technicalrequirements by which Bangladeshi Ready Made Garment (RMG) Factories producing for Alliance members may be consistently and fairlyevaluated for fire, structural, and electrical safety in a non-duplicative manner. Each assessment will prompt action plans that will be used byRMG factories to systematically and sustainably improve safety conditions for garment workers. Beyond tracking and reporting on actionsteps taken in a transparent manner, the Alliance organization and its members will seek to further support factory improvements throughtechnical assistance, training, implementation support for functional Worker Committees, and in some cases financial assistance and wagesupport 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 orcontinued safety against fire, electrical and/or structural integrity issues that may lead to injury or loss of life. The report is designed to providea non-exhaustive summary of risk issues, based on a limited sampling and duration of time onsite by the named QAF. Neither the QAF northe 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.

FactoryName:

Beximco Ltd.

Address: Beximco Industrial Park Sarabo, Kashimpur, Gazipur Gazipur DhakaBangladesh


Date: 12 Jun 2014



GENERAL INFORMATION

General Information

Factory Name: Beximco Ltd.

Address: Beximco Industrial Park Sarabo, Kashimpur, Gazipur Gazipur Dhaka Bangladesh

Country: Bangladesh

Province: Dhaka

City: Gazipur

Zip Code: 1346

Audit Duration:

Re-Audit: Re-Audit After 0 Months

Draft Report Date : 06-17-2014

Final Report Date : 07-01-2014

Are all action items fromprevious assessmentcomplete? :

N/A

Buildings in Complex : There are 31 buildings in the factory premises out of which 10 are main buildings and 21 are ancillarybuildings. The buildings are named as: 1) Beximco Woven and Textile shed, 2) Beximco Denim shed, 3)Beximco Knitting shed, 4) Beximco Printing shed, 5) Five story CFDL building, 6) Production shed (Esses), 7)Production shed (IKAL-1), 8) Production shed (IKAL-2), 9) Production shed (NDIL), 10) Production shed(Frestex), 11) Turbine-1 building, 12) Turbine-2 shed, 13) Boiler-1 building, 14) Boiler-2 building, 15)Generator-1 building, 16) Generator-2 shed, 17) Security post-1, 18) Security post-2, 19) Mosque building, 20)Staff residence building, 21) Officer residence building, 22) Foreigner residence building, 23) Guest housebuilding, 24) Corporate office shed, 25) Temporary dining shed (NDIL), 26) Store shed (NDIL), 27) Finishedgoods store shed (CFDL), 28) Worker dining shed (CFDL), 29) Medical & childcare shed (CFDL), 30)Warehouse shed (Esses), 31) Dining shed (Esses).

Is the building(s) ownedor rented by theFactory?:

Owned

Number of BuildingLevels (Stories) :

Information provided below as per following format: Highest occupied floor level [Height up to roof], Storiesabove grade, Stories below grade, Occupied level. 1) Beximco Woven & Textile shed: 1 ft [14 ft], 1, 0, 1. 2)Beximco Denim shed: 1 ft [14 ft], 1, 0, 1. 3) Beximco Knitting shed: 1 ft [14 ft], 1, 0, 1. 4) Beximco Printingshed: 1 ft [14 ft], 1, 0, 1. 5) Five story CFDL building: 40 ft [50 ft], 5, 1, 6. 6) Production shed (Esses): 1 ft [14ft], 1, 0, 1. 7) Production shed (IKAL-1): 1 ft [14 ft], 1, 0, 1. 8) Production shed (IKAL-2): 1 ft [14 ft], 1, 0, 1. 9)Production shed (NDIL): 1 ft [14 ft], 1, 0, 1. 10) Production shed (Frestex): 1 ft [14 ft], 1, 0, 1. 11) Staffresidence building: 40 ft [50 ft], 5, 0, 5. 12) Officer residence building: 40 ft [50 ft], 5, 0, 5. 13) Foreignerresidence building: 40 ft [50 ft], 5, 0, 5. 14) Guest house building: 20 ft [30 ft], 3, 0, 3. 15) Dining shed (Esses):10 ft [20 ft], 2, 0, 2, and sixteen single story buildings in the factory premises.

FactoryName:

Beximco Ltd.



Date: 12 Jun 2014



Approximate BuildingArea (SF) :

Total area of all buildings in the factory premises: 1158187 sft. Building wise breakdown as follows: 1)Beximco Woven & Textile shed: 270650.00 sft, 2) Beximco Denim shed: 100522.00 sft, 3) Beximco Knittingshed: 82311 sft, 4) Beximco Printing shed: 32509 sft, 5) Five story CFDL building: 256357.00 sft, 6)Production shed (Esses): 36130.00 sft, 7) Production shed (IKAL-1): 47178.00 sft, 8) Production shed (IKAL-2): 46404.00 sft, 9) Production shed (NDIL): 81540.00 sft, 10) Production shed (Frestex): 61865.00 sft, 11)Staff residence building: 10000.00 sft, 12) Officer residence building: 10000.00 sft, 13) Foreigner residencebuilding: 10000.00 sft, 14) Guest house building: 4500.00 sft, 15) Dining shed (Esses): 3300.00 sft, andsixteen single story ancillary buildings in the factory premises.

Date of BuildingConstruction :

Factory personnel informed the date of construction as follows: 1) Beximco Woven & Textile shed: Finished in2007, 2) Beximco Denim shed: Finished in 1995, 3) Beximco Knitting shed: Finished in 1995, 4) BeximcoPrinting shed: Finished in 2007, 5) Five story CFDL building: Finished in 2007, 6) Production shed (Esses):Finished in 2013, 7) Production shed (IKAL-1): Finished in 2013, 8) Production shed (IKAL-2): Finished in2013, 9) Production shed (NDIL): Finished in 2013, 10) Production shed (Frestex): Finished in 2013, 11) Fivestory RCC staff residence building: Finished in 2010, 12) Five story RCC officer residence building: Finishedin 2010 13) Five story RCC foreigner residence building: Finished in 2010 14) Three story RCC guest housebuilding: Finished in 2012, 15) Two story dining shed (Esses): Finished in 2012, and sixteen single storyancillary buildings in the factory premises.

Date of Last BuildingRenovation/Addition :

No record for date of renovation or addition was found from factory personnel. However, during audit it wasfound that, Beximco Industrial Park internal and external road construction work was going on.

Ancillary Structures inComplex :

1) Single story RCC turbine-1 building, 2) Single story turbine-2 shed, 3) Single story RCC boiler-1 building, 4)Single story RCC boiler-2 building, 5) Single story RCC generator-1 building, 6) Single story generator-2 shed,7) Single story RCC security post-1, 8) Single story RCC security post-2, 9) Single story RCC mosquebuilding, 10) Five story RCC staff building, 11) Five story RCC officers building, 12) Five story RCC foreignerresidence building, 13) Three story RCC guest house building, 14) Single story corporate office shed, 15)Single story temporary dining shed (NDIL), 16) Single story store shed (NDIL), 17) Single story finished goodsstore shed (CFDL), 18) Single story worker dining shed (CFDL), 19) Single story medical & childcare shed(CFDL), 20) Single story warehouse shed (Esses), 21) Two story dining shed (Esses).

Approximate AncillaryStructures Area (SF) :

1) Turbine-1 building: 4391.00 sft, 2) Turbine-2 shed: 625.00 sft, 3) Boiler-1 building: 4785.00 sft, 4) Boiler-2building: 1831.00 sft, 5) Generator-1 building: 3603.00 sft, 6) Generator-2 shed: 1437.00 sft, 7) Security post-1: 300.00 sft, 8) Security post-2: 300.00 sft, 9) Mosque building: 3000.00 sft, 10) Staff residence building:10000.00 sft 11) Officer residence building: 10000.00 sft 12) Foreigner residence building: 10000.00 sft 13)Guest house building: 4500.00 sft 14) Corporate office shed: 35000.00 sft, 15) Temporary dining shed (NDIL):6000.00 sft, 16) Store shed (NDIL): 11,600.00 sft, 17) Finished goods store shed (CFDL): 20,000.00 sft, 18)Worker dining shed (CFDL): 7620.00 sft, 19) Medical & childcare shed (CFDL): 1933.00 sft, 20) Warehouseshed (Esses): 2496.00 sft, 21) Dining shed (Esses): 3300.00 sft.

Number of Occupants : Total number of occupants: 15271. 1) Beximco Woven & Textile shed: 2014, 2) Beximco Denim shed: 574, 3)Beximco Knitting shed: 480, 4) Beximco Printing shed: 110, 5) Five story CFDL building: 3590, 6) Productionshed (Esses): 1334, 7) Production shed (IKAL-1): 1565, 8) Production shed (IKAL-2): 1225, 9) Productionshed (NDIL): 2960, 10) Production shed (Frestex): 795, 11) Turbine-1 building: 3, 12) Turbine-2 shed: 3, 13)Boiler-1 building: 5, 14) Boiler-2 building: 5, 15) Generator-1 building: 4, 16) Generator-2 shed: 4, 17) Securitypost-1: 12, 18) Security post-2: 12, 19) Mosque building: 0, 20) Staff residence: 100, 21) Officer residence:100, 22) Foreigner residence: 100, 23) Guest house: 0, 24) Corporate office: 252, 25) Dining shed (NDIL): 0,26) Store shed (NDIL): 12, 27) Finished goods store (CFDL): 6, 28) Worker dining (CFDL): 0, 29) Medical &childcare (CFDL): 4, 30) Warehouse (Esses): 2, 31) Dining shed (Esses): 0.

Provide brief descriptionof the electrical systemfor each building.:

Main source (Gas Turbine), No of Gas Turbine-02 Nos, Gas Turbine-01(4.6MW), Gas Turbine-02(4.2MW),Auxiliary source (Rural Electrification Board,REB-2.9MW), Tranformer-08 Nos, Step upTransformer(1600KVA)-03 Nos, Step up Transformer(5000KVA and 6000KVA)-02 Nos, Step downTransformer(1600KVA, 2000KVA, 2500KVA)-03 Nos, Gas Generator(1MW)-09 Nos, DieselGenerator(635KVA)-02 Nos, Diesel Generator(500KVA, 591KVA)-02 Nos.

Physical location ofSubstation? :

2 Substation used For Beximco Textile Ltd- Substation-1(11KV) is located outside of the main building.Substation-2(440V) is located on the ground floor of the main building. 1 Substation used For Beximco knitting

FactoryName:

Beximco Ltd.



Date: 12 Jun 2014



Ltd- Substation room is located on the ground floor of the building. 2 Substation used for Beximco Denim Ltd-Substation-01 is located inside the building, Ground floor, East side. Substation-02 is located inside thebuilding, Ground floor. 1 Substation used for Crescent Fashion and Design Ltd- Substation is located attachedwith the main building, Ground floor.

What equipment/loadsdoes the UPS serve? :

Fire alarm, emergency lighting, exit signage are connected to IPS and several number of desktop computersare connected to the UPS.

FactoryName:

Beximco Ltd.



Date: 12 Jun 2014



ASSESSMENT FINDINGS

Electrical System Information

Question: Are as-built electrical drawings indicating information such as panel and circuitlocations throughout the building(s) available for review?

Priority Level: High

Non-Compliance Level: 2

Description: Electrical diagram of main distribution circuit and floor levels circuitsconnecting electrical loads (machines, lights, cooling system etc.) are availableat site but not “as-built”. Location: Beximco Textile Ltd. (BLT), BeximcoCorporate Office, B

Source of Findings: Document Review: Proper as-built electrical drawing was not found.

Suggested Plan ofAction:

Have a qualified electrical engineer develop an as-built single line diagramdetailing key components and capacity of the electrical system.

Suggested DeadlineDate:

17 Apr 2015

Standard: Alliance Standard Part 10 Section 10.3.7

Electrical System Maintenance

Question: Is the electrical switchgear and panel boards inspected on an annual basis toensure that the equipment is installed in accordance with the listed ratings?

Priority Level: Medium


Description: The electrical switchgear and panel boards are not inspected on an annualbasis to ensure that the equipment is installed in accordance with the listedratings. Location: Beximco Textile Ltd.(BLT), Beximco Knitting Ltd.(BKL),Beximco Corporate Offic

Source of Findings: Document Review: No annual inspection record for electrical switchgear andpanel boards.


Inspect electrical switchgear and panel boards on an annual basis to ensurethat the equipment is in good working condition.


17 Apr 2015

Standard: Alliance Standards Part 10 Section 10.13.8 Electrical Inspections

Question: Are thermographic scans of electrical equipment completed at least everythree years?

FactoryName:

Beximco Ltd.



Date: 12 Jun 2014





Description: Thermographic scans of electrical equipment have not been completed.Location: Beximco Textile Ltd.(BLT), Beximco Denim Ltd.(BDL), BeximcoKnitting Ltd. (BKL), Beximco Corporate Office, Beximco International Knitwearand Apparels Unit-1, Beximco Int

Source of Findings: Document Review: No document on thermographic scans for electricalequipment.


Complete thermographic scans at least on a three year cycle. Thermographicscans should be completed in accordance with the Standard for InfraredInspection of Electrical Systems & Rotating Equipment and NFPA70B or acomparable standard.


17 Apr 2015

Standard: Alliance Standards Part 10 Section 10.13.8 Electrical Inspections

Question: Transformers do not contain harmful substances such as PCBs.



Description: There was no such document which can prove that transformers don't containany harmful substance. Location: Beximco Denim Ltd.(BDL), Beximco KnittingLtd.(BKL), Freshtex Bangladesh (Pvt.) Ltd., Beximco Apparels Ltd., CrescentFashion and Design Ltd.

Source of Findings: Document Review: No document against the absence of harmful substances.


Consider replacing transformers that contain harmful substances to reducehealth hazards.


17 Apr 2015

Standard: Not Applicable

Question: Are periodic safety inspections of the electrical system components completedand documented?



Description: Periodic safety inspections of the electrical system components have not beencompleted. Location: Beximco Textile Ltd.(BLT), Beximco Denim Ltd.(BDL),Beximco Knitting Ltd.(BKL), Beximco Corporate Office, Beximco InternationalKnitwear and Apparels

Source of Findings: Document Review: No periodic safety inspections of the electrical system.

FactoryName:

Beximco Ltd.



Date: 12 Jun 2014




Establish a periodic inspection program to ensure the electrical systems arefree from damage, debris, dirt, lint, etc. Maintain records concerninginspections and follow up actions.


17 Apr 2015

Standard: Alliance Standard Part 10 Section 10.13 Inspection and Testing and Part 13Section 13.6 Housekeeping

Question: Is a periodical Insulation Resistance Measurement Program established andrecorded?



Description: Periodical Insulation Resistance Measurement Program have not beenestablished and recorded. Location: Beximco Denim Ltd.(BDL), BeximcoKnitting Ltd.(BKL).

Source of Findings: Document Review: No periodical Insulation Resistance MeasurementProgram.


Develop an Insulation Resistance Measurement Program that ensuresdeterioration of insulation resistance will be identified quickly. Testing shouldbe in compliance with InterNational Electrical Testing Association (NETA). Alltransformers, switchgears etc. shall be subject to an insulation resistancemeasurement test to ground after installation but before any wiring isconnected. Insulation tests shall be made between open contacts of circuitbreakers, switches etc. and between each phase and earth.


17 Apr 2015

Standard: Alliance Standard Part 10 Section 10.13.4 Insulation Tests and 10.13.8Electrical Inspections

Question: A transformer oil analysis is routinely completed on main service transformers.

Priority Level: Low


Description: Transformer oil analysis have not been completed on main servicetransformers. Location: Beximco Denim Ltd.(BDL), Knitting Ltd.(BKL),Freshtex Bangladesh (Pvt.) Ltd., Beximco Apparels Ltd., Crescent Fashions &Design Ltd., New Dacca Industries Ltd.

Source of Findings: Document Review: No oil test report of main service transformers.


Complete an oil analysis on applicable transformers at appropriate intervalsbased on voltage and power.


17 Apr 2015

FactoryName:

Beximco Ltd.



Date: 12 Jun 2014



Standard: Alliance Standard Part 10 Section 10.13.8 Electrical Inspections

Electrical System Conditions

Question: The substation room has the required fire rating/protection and is physicallyseparated from the remainder of the building.



Description: The substation room is not fire rated but physically separated from theremainder of the building. Location: Beximco Textile Ltd.(BLT)(Substation-02,Ground floor). Beximco Denim Ltd.(BDL)(Substation room,Ground floor).Beximco Knitting Ltd.(BK

Source of Findings: Photograph: The substation room is not fire rated.


Provide adequate fire rating for substation room and make it separated fromrest of the building with an expert fire protection engineer and make sure thesubstation room is fire rated as per Alliance standard.


17 Apr 2015

Standard: Alliance Standard Part 3 Section 3.4.2.1.4

Question: Are all switchboards and/or distribution boards metal enclosed with a deadfront construction?



Description: Distribution boards are metal enclosed without dead front construction.Location: For Beximco Textile Ltd(BLT)-All Distribution Boards. BeximcoDenim Ltd(BDL)-All Distribution Boards. Beximco Knitting Ltd(BKL)-AllDistribution Boards. Bexim

Source of Findings: Photograph: Metal enclosure without dead front construction.


Ensure distribution boards are metal enclosed with a dead front construction.


17 Apr 2015

Standard: Alliance Standards Part 10 Section 10.7 Main Switch, Switchboards and MetalClad Switchgear

FactoryName:

Beximco Ltd.



Date: 12 Jun 2014



Question: Is electrical wiring/cables sized according to capacity of circuit breakers (Nohigher rated circuit breakers with lower rated wiring)?



Description: Electrical cables are not sized according to capacity of circuit breakers.Location: For Beximco Textile Ltd(BLT)- Most of The Distribution Boards suchas MDB-2,BL(T),Loom(1); SDB-4,BL(T),Ground Floor; DB,BL(T),DrawingSection; SDB,BL(T),Inspecti

Source of Findings: Photograph: Higher rated circuit breakers with lower rated wiring.


Consult with a qualified Electrical Engineer and ensure electrical cables aresized according to capacity of circuit breakers.


17 Apr 2015

Standard: Alliance Standard Part 10 Section 10.3.1 Electrical Connections.

Question: Underground service cables are laid in conformity with the requirements ofconcealed wiring.



Description: Underground service cables are not laid in conformity with the requirements ofconcealed wiring. Location: Beximco Textile Ltd.(BLT), Crescent Fashion andDesign Ltd., New Dacca Industries Ltd.

Source of Findings: Photograph: Improper wiring of underground service cables.


Ensure underground cables for electrical distribution in the premises of thebuilding are encased in GI or PVC pipes and laid in earth trenches of sufficientdepth.


17 Apr 2015

Standard: Alliance Standards Part 10 Section 10.3.10 Service Entry

Question: No foreign utilities are routed through the substation room (wet pipes).



Description: Foreign utilities are routed through the substation room. Location: BeximcoDenim Ltd.(BDL)(Substation-02, Ground Floor, Main building). New DaccaIndustries Ltd.(Substation room, Ground floor).

Source of Findings: Photograph: Foreign utilities are found in the substation room.

FactoryName:

Beximco Ltd.



Date: 12 Jun 2014




Change direction of such utilities, so that they are not routed through thesubstation room.


17 Apr 2015

Standard: Alliance Standard Part 10 Part 10.3.4 External Influences

Question: Combustible materials are not stored within the substation room.



Description: Combustible materials are stored within the substation room. Location:Beximco Textile Ltd.(BLT)(Substation-01,Ground floor); Crescent Fashion andDesign Ltd.(Substation room, Ground floor).

Source of Findings: Photograph: Combustible materials found in the substation room.


Remove all combustible materials within the substation room.


17 Apr 2015

Standard: Not Applicable

Question: Do switchboards and/or distribution boards have a minimum clearance of 1 m(39 in) in front?



Description: Distribution boards are not provided with adequate clearance. Location:Beximco Textile Ltd. (BLT)- MDB-2,BL(T),Loom(1); SDB-4,BL(T),GroundFloor; DB,BL(T),Drawing Section; SDB,BL(T),Inspection Section; SDB-1,BL(T),Loom-4; SDB-6,BL(T),Loom-3; MDB,BL

Source of Findings: Photograph: Inadequate clearance in front of distribution boards.


Provide clearance of at least 1 m (39 in) in front of distribution boards.


17 Apr 2015


FactoryName:

Beximco Ltd.



Date: 12 Jun 2014



Question: Are switchboards and/or distribution boards installed in compliant locations?



Description: Distribution boards are not installed in compliant locations (access limited).Location: For Beximco Denim Ltd(BDL)- SDB-6,BL(D); DB-8,BL(D). ForBeximco Knitting Ltd(BKL)- SDB-8,BL(K). For Beximco Corporate Office- DB-3-Ground Floor-

Source of Findings: Photograph: Distribution boards installed in improper location.


Install distribution boards in compliant locations so that operation is nothampered due to limited access.


17 Apr 2015

Standard: Alliance Standard Part 10 Section 10.7 Main Switch, Switchboards and MetalClad Switchgear

Question: Switchboards and/or panelboards are not installed above gas stoves or sinksor within 2.5m of any washing unit in washing rooms or laundries.



Description: Panel boards are installed within 2.5m of washing unit in washing rooms.Location: For Beximco Textile Ltd.(BLT)-MDB,BL(T),Yarn Dyeing,1st Floor;SDB-9,BBT-9,Yarn Dyeing,1st Floor; DB-2,BL(T), Yarn Dyeing,1st Floor; SDB-6,BL(T),Yarn Dyeing,1st Floor

Source of Findings: Photograph: Panel boards are installed in improper location.


Ensure panel boards are not installed above gas stoves or sinks or within 2.5mof any washing unit in washing rooms or laundries.


17 Apr 2015


Question: Indications of overheating, overloading, or signs of burning were not observed.



FactoryName:

Beximco Ltd.



Date: 12 Jun 2014



Description: Indications of overheating were observed at some locations duringthermography. Location: For Beximco Textile Ltd(BLT)- Gas Generator-4(79.5°C),Substation Room; Gas Generator-5(79.2°C),Substation Room; GasGenerator-6(81.7°C),Substation Room; Gas

Source of Findings: Photograph: Indications of overheating.


Find out the cause of overheating and take proper action including replacingcable or equipment where necessary.


17 Apr 2015

Standard: Alliance Standard Part 10 Section 10.3.5

Question: No multi looping of wiring/cables observed at circuit breakers withinswitchboards and/or distribution boards.



Description: Multi looping of cables are observed at circuit breakers within distributionboard. Location: For Beximco Textile Ltd(BLT)- SDB-5,BL(T),Loom-3; SDB-4,BL(T),Loom-3; DB,BL(T),Loom-3. For Beximco Denim Ltd(BDL)- DB-6,BL(D),Ground Floor; DB-4,B

Source of Findings: Photograph: Multi looping of cables at circuit breakers.


Remove multi looping of cables at circuit breakers within distribution boards.


17 Apr 2015

Standard: Alliance Standard Part 10 Section 10.3 Electrical Wiring and Cabling

Question: All metal in the building is connected to the building earthing/grounding systemsuch as metal rebar in concrete, metal frame of building, or metal water pipe.



Description: Not all metal in the building is connected to the building grounding systemsuch as metal rebar in concrete, metal frame of building and metal water pipe.Location: Beximco Denim Ltd.(BDL), Beximco Knitting Ltd.(BKL), BeximcoInternational Kni

Source of Findings: Worker Interviews: As per worker interview all metal is not connected to thebuilding earthing.


Connect all metal in the building to the building grounding system such asmetal rebar in concrete, metal frame of building and metal water pipe.

Suggested Deadline 17 Apr 2015

FactoryName:

Beximco Ltd.



Date: 12 Jun 2014



Date:

Standard: Alliance Standard Part 10 Section 10.10 Earthing

Question: Light fixtures without protective covers are not installed in storage areas or inany area where the Inspector of the Factories Rules (1.5.3.5) Part 53 disallowsthese fixtures.



Description: Light fixtures without protective covers are installed in storage areas. Location:For Beximco Textile Ltd.(BLT)- Finish Febric Store,Ground Floor. For BeximcoKnitting Ltd.(BKL)- Chemical Store,Ground Floor,Knitting Building. For Fresht

Source of Findings: Photograph: Light fixtures without protective covers are installed in storageareas.


Ensure light fixtures without protective covers are not installed in storage areasor in any area where the Inspector of the Factories Rules disallows thesefixtures.


17 Apr 2015

Standard: Alliance Standards Part 10 Section 10.15 Naked Lights

Question: Wiring systems are selected and erected so that no damage is caused by theingress of water.



Description: Wiring systems are not selected and erected considering the effect of damagecaused by ingress of water. Location: For Beximco Denim Ltd.(BDL)- Openarea near substation-2. For Beximco Knitting Ltd.(BKL)- Open area North sideof the Knittin

Source of Findings: Photograph: Damage due to ingress of water.


Ensure wiring systems are selected and erected so that no damage is causedby the ingress of water.


17 Apr 2015

Standard: Alliance Standards Part 10 Section 10.3.4.3 Presence of Water

FactoryName:

Beximco Ltd.



Date: 12 Jun 2014



Question: Transformers with large oil content are provided with soak pits.



Description: Transformer with large oil content (2100L) are not provided with soak pits.Location: Freshtex Bangladesh (Pvt)(Substation Room,Ground floor).

Source of Findings: Photograph: No soak pits are provided for Transformer.


Provide soak pits for transformer with large oil content as per BNBC.


17 Apr 2015

Standard: Alliance Standards Part 10 Section 10.5 Substation

Question: Do switchboards and/or distribution boards have clear identification markings?



Description: Distribution boards have no clear identification markings. Location: ForBeximco Textile Ltd(BLT)- All Distribution Boards. For Beximco DenimLtd(BDL)- All Distribution Boards. For Beximco Knitting Ltd(BKL)- AllDistribution Boards.

Source of Findings: Photograph: No clear identification markings.


Ensure clear and permanent identification marks are painted in all distributionboards, switchboards, sub main boards and switches.


17 Apr 2015

Standard: Alliance Standard Part 10 Section 10.7 BNBC Part 8 Section 2.11.5.4

Question: Do switchboards and/or distribution boards have capacity information labels?



Description: Distribution boards have no capacity information labels. Location: For BeximcoTextile Ltd(BLT)- All Distribution Boards. For Beximco Denim Ltd(BDL)- AllDistribution Boards. For Beximco Knitting Ltd(BKL)- All Distribution Boards.

Source of Findings: Photograph: No capacity information labels on distribution boards.


Provide capacity information labels (maximum current rating, no of circuitbreakers etc.) for distribution boards.

Suggested Deadline 17 Apr 2015

FactoryName:

Beximco Ltd.



Date: 12 Jun 2014



Date:

Standard: Alliance Standard Part 10 Section 10.7 Main Switch, Switchboards And MetalClad Switchgear and 10.13.7 Inspection of the Installation

Question: Are switchboards and/or distribution boards provided with physical means toprevent the installation of more over current devices than that number forwhich the panel board was designed, rated, and listed.



Description: As there is no capacity information level available on distribution panel boardso installation of any means to prevent over current device will not carry anysignificant meaning. Label the rated capacity information on distribution boardsfirst then foll

Source of Findings: Photograph: No means to prevent the installation of more over currentdevices.


Ensure distribution boards provided with physical means to prevent theinstallation of more over current devices than that number for which the panelboard was designed, rated and listed.


17 Apr 2015


Question: Each circuit is provided with a dedicated neutral.



Description: Each circuit is not provided with a dedicated neutral. Location: For BeximcoTextile Ltd.(BLT)- All Distriution Boards except (LT-1,440V Substation RoomBT(L); SDB-2,BL(T),Loom-4; SDB-4,BL(T),Loom-3). For Beximco Denim Ltd.(BDL)- All Dis

Source of Findings: Photograph: No dedicated neutral.


Provide dedicated neutral for each circuit.


17 Apr 2015

Standard: Alliance Standards Part 10 Section 10.3 Electrical Wiring and Cabling

FactoryName:

Beximco Ltd.



Date: 12 Jun 2014



Question: Are electrical wiring/cables properly identified?



Description: Electrical cables are not properly identified. Location: For Beximco TextileLtd(BLT)- All Distribution Boards. For Beximco Denim Ltd(BDL)- AllDistribution Boards. For Beximco Knitting Ltd(BKL)- All Distribution Boards.For Beximc

Source of Findings: Photograph: Electrical cables are not identified.


Ensure the means of identification is obtained by separate color coding,marking tape, tagging or other approved means.


17 Apr 2015

Standard: Bangladesh Electricity Rules 1937 Rule 51 and 56

Question: Stranded conductors having a nominal cross-sectional area 6mm2 or greaterare provided with cable sockets. Conductors below 6 mm2 without cablesockets, all strands at the exposed ends are soldered together or are crimpedusing suitable sleeve or ferrules.



Description: Cable sockets are not provided for stranded conductors. Location: ForBeximco Textile Ltd(BLT)- Most of the Distribution Boards such as MDB-2,BL(T),Loom(1); SDB-4,BL(T),Ground Floor; DB,BL(T),Drawing Section;SDB,BL(T),Inspection Section; SDB-1,B

Source of Findings: Photograph: Cable sockets are not provided.


Provide cable sockets for stranded conductors having a nominal cross-sectional area 6mm2 or greater. Conductors below 6 mm2 without cablesockets, all strands at the exposed ends are soldered together or are crimpedusing suitable sleeve or ferrules.


17 Apr 2015

Standard: Alliance Standards Part 10 Section 10.3.8.3 Cable Ends

Question: The substation room has adequate ventilation.



Description: The substation room does not have adequate ventilation. Location: BeximcoDenim Ltd.(BDL),(Substation-02,Ground floor); Beximco Textile Ltd.(BLT),(Substation room,Ground floor); New Dacca Industries Ltd,(Substation room,

FactoryName:

Beximco Ltd.



Date: 12 Jun 2014



Ground floor).

Source of Findings: Photograph: Inadequate ventilation in the substation room.


Provide means of ventilation for the substation room. Consult a qualifiedelectrical engineer to determine the required ventilation rates based on theinstalled equipment.


17 Apr 2015

Standard: Alliance Standard Part 10 Section 10.13.7.1 Inspection of SubstationInstallations.

Question: Power and telecommunication or antenna cables are led in separately.



Description: Power and telecommunication cables are not led in separately. Location:Beximco International Knitwear and Apparels Unit-1, Freshtex Bangladesh(Pvt) Ltd.

Source of Findings: Visual Assessment: Power and telecommunication cables are not separated.


Lead telecommunication or antenna cables separately to the main point ofservice. Power and telecommunications cables must have separate entrance.


17 Apr 2015

Standard: Alliance Standards Part 10 Section 10.3.10 Service Entry

Question: The substation room has adequate means of security.



Description: The substation room is not secured properly. Location: Beximco DenimLtd(BDL)-Substation-2,Ground floor,Denim building.

Source of Findings: Photograph: Improper security in the substation room.


Install security measures to ensure access to the substation is restricted.


17 Apr 2015

Standard: Alliance Standard Part 10 Section 10.13.7.1 Inspection of SubstationInstallations.

FactoryName:

Beximco Ltd.



Date: 12 Jun 2014



Question: Are all switchboards and/or distribution boards properly grounded (earthed)?



Description: Distribution boards are not properly grounded due to inadequate size of earthcontinuity conductor. Location:For Beximco Textile Ltd(BLT)-Most of TheDistribution Boards such as MDB-2,BL(T),Loom(1); SDB-4,BL(T),GroundFloor; DB,BL(T),Drawing Section

Source of Findings: Photograph: Inadequate grounding.


Provide grounding for distribution boards as per BNBC.


17 Apr 2015

Standard: Alliance Standard Part 10 Section 10.10.2 Circuit and System Earthing

Question: Are switchboards and/or distribution boards free of dust and debris?



Description: Distribution boards are not clean and free of dust and debris. Location:Beximco Textile Ltd(BLT)-SDB,BL(T),Generator Room; LDB-2,GeneratorRoom; LDB-3,Generator Room; MDB-1,BL(T),Loom(1); SDB-2,BL(T),GroundFloor; SDB-5,BL(T),Loom-3; SDB-6,BL(T),Lo

Source of Findings: Photograph: Distribution boards are not clean.


Disconnect the panel from the electrical service and clean interior componentsof all dust and debris. Seal all openings within the enclosure to prevent dustand debris from entering.


17 Apr 2015

Standard: Alliance Standard Part 10 Section 10.3.9.1 Enclosures

Question: Are lighting and receptacle (socket) circuits segregated?



Description: Lighting and socket circuits were found under same protection or switchgear.Location: For Beximco Textile Ltd(BLT)- DB,BL(T), Drowing Section.

Source of Findings: Visual Assessment: Lighting and socket circuits are not separated.


Lighting and socket circuits must be separated at the noted locations. Have aqualified electrician separate the lighting and sockets into separate circuits.

FactoryName:

Beximco Ltd.



Date: 12 Jun 2014




17 Apr 2015

Standard: Alliance Standard Part 10 Section 10.3.7.2

Question: Electrical wiring and conduit is properly supported.



Description: Electrical wiring and conduit is not properly supported. Location: For BeximcoDenim Ltd.(BDL)- Open area south side of the Beximco Denim Building. ForBeximco Apparels Ltd- Sweing Section,3rd Floor,BAL. For New DaccaIndustries Ltd-

Source of Findings: Photograph: Inadequate cable support.


Provide adequate supports for electrical wiring and conduit.


17 Apr 2015

Standard: Alliance Standard Part 10 Section 10.3.2, 10.3.4.3, and 10.3.5

Question: Cable joints are through porcelain/PVC connectors with PIB tape woundaround joint.



Description: Cable joint does not meet the standard requirements in respect of conductivity,insulation and mechanical strength. Location: For Beximco Textile Ltd(BLT)Half of the Distribution Boards such as LT-1,BL(T),Switch Room;MDB,BL(T),Switch Room; SDB,

Source of Findings: Photograph: Improper cable joint.


Ensure cable joints through porcelain/PVC connectors with PIB tape woundaround joint in respect of conductivity, insulation and mechanical strength.


17 Apr 2015

Standard: Alliance Standards Part 10 Section 10.3.8.4 Cable Joints

FactoryName:

Beximco Ltd.



Date: 12 Jun 2014



Question: Lighting fixtures are supported from the structure and seismic bracing isinstalled as required.



Description: Lighting fixtures are not supported properly from the structure. Location: ForFreshtex Bangladesh (Pvt.)-Fresh Tex Sample Section.

Source of Findings: Photograph: Lighting fixtures are not supported properly.


Ensure Lighting fixtures are supported from the structure and seismic bracingis installed as required.


17 Apr 2015

Standard: Alliance Standards Part 10 Section 10.3.6 Lighting Fittings

Question: Electrical connections at equipment, fixtures, etc are properly secured.



Description: Electrical connections at equipment, fixtures etc are not properly secured.Location: For Beximco Textile Ltd. (BLT)-Dyeing Section.

Source of Findings: Photograph: Electrical connections are not secured.


Ensure electrical connections at equipment, fixtures etc are properly secured.


17 Apr 2015

Standard: Alliance Standards Part 10 Section 10.3.1 Electrical Connections

Question: Is all electrical wiring/cable properly terminated at its point of termination (Noun-terminated wires, lugs are provided at terminals, etc)?



Description: Electrical cables are not properly terminated at its point of termination.Location: For Beximco Textile Ltd.(BLT)- SDB,BL(T),Generator Room; LDB-3,Generator Room; SDB,BL(T),BBT-3; SDB-1,BL(T),Loom4; SDB-2,BL(T),Loom-4. For Beximco Denim Ltd.(

Source of Findings: Photograph: Un-terminated cables.


Ensure all electrical cables properly terminated at its point of termination.

FactoryName:

Beximco Ltd.



Date: 12 Jun 2014




17 Apr 2015

Standard: Alliance Standards Part 10 Section 10.3.9.2 Wiring of Sub-distribution Boards

Question: Mechanical guards are provided for electrical equipment and wiring wherenecessary.



Description: No mechanical guards are provided for electrical equipment where necessary.Location: For Beximco Textile Ltd.(BLT)-Pump Room. For Beximco KnittingLtd.(BKL)-Dryer machine,Ground Floor. For New Dacca Industries Ltd-SewingSection, Shed-1.

Source of Findings: Photograph: No mechanical guards.


Provide mechanical guards for electrical equipment where necessary.


17 Apr 2015

Standard: Alliance Standard Part 10 Section 10.3 Electrical Wiring and Cabling, 10.6.5Cables, and 10.7 Main Switch, Switchboards And Metal Clad Switchgear

Question: Signage indicating the prohibition of light fixtures without protective covers isinstalled at required locations.

Priority Level: Low


Description: No signage indicating the prohibition of light fixtures without protective coversis installed at required locations. Location: For Beximco Textile Ltd.(BLT)-Finish Febric Store,Ground Floor. For Beximco Knitting Ltd.(BKL)- ChemicalStore,

Source of Findings: Photograph: No signage indicating the prohibition of installation of withoutprotective covers light fixtures.


Light fixtures without protective covers (otherwise known as naked lights) shallnot be allowed in storage areas or in any area where the Inspector of theFactories Rules disallows these fixtures. Install signs posted in Bengali andEnglish, indicating this prohibition at all entrances to these areas.


17 Apr 2015

Standard: Alliance Standards Part 10 Section 10.15 Naked Lights

FactoryName:

Beximco Ltd.



Date: 12 Jun 2014



Question: Are electrical insulation mats provided in front of substation, switchboardsand/or distribution boards?

Priority Level: Low


Description: Inadequate electrical insulation mats are provided in front of distributionboards. Location: Beximco Textile Ltd.(BLT)- Most of the distribution boardssuch as SDB-1/Substation Room; SDB BBT-3/DG; MDB-1/Loom-1; MDB-2/Loom; SDB-7,BL(T),Loom-4; SD

Source of Findings: Photograph: Inadequate electrical insulation mats are provided.


Provide electrical insulation mats in front of distribution boards.


17 Apr 2015

Standard: Alliance Standard Part 10 Section 10.13.7 Inspection of the Installation.

Question: Are meters and other electrical devices (Ammeter, Voltmeter, PFI AutoController, etc) installed on the main electrical equipment operational?

Priority Level: Low


Description: Meters and other electrical devices (Ammeter, Voltmeter, Selector switch,Indicator lamp etc) are not installed on the main electrical equipment. Althoughin some cases meters (Ammeter & Voltmeter) installed on the main electricalequipment are not operat

Source of Findings: Photograph: Meters and other electrical devices are not installed &operational.


Ensure meters and other electrical devices installed on the main electricalequipment are operational.


17 Apr 2015

Standard: Alliance Standard 10.13.7 Inspection of the Installation

Question: Phase separators are provided between terminals on circuit breakers.

Priority Level: Low


Description: Phase separators are not provided between terminals on circuit breakers.Location: For Beximco Textile Ltd(BLT)- SDB,BL(T),Generator Room; MDB-1,BL(T),Loom(1); MDB-2,BL(T),Loom(1); SDB-2,BL(T),Loom-4; LDB,(OLD),Chiller Room. For Beximco Denim

FactoryName:

Beximco Ltd.



Date: 12 Jun 2014



Source of Findings: Photograph: No phase separators.


Install phase separators between terminal connections. Verify phaseseparators are installed at all remaining locations.


17 Apr 2015

Standard: Alliance Standard Part 10 Section 10.3.1 Electrical Connections

Emergency Power System

Question: Is the generator room properly ventilated



Description: Generator room is not properly ventilated. Location: For Beximco Textile Ltd.(BLT)-Generator Room-2(BLT), For Beximco Knitting Ltd.(BKL)-GeneratorRoom, Beximco Knitting Building and Central Gas turbine.

Source of Findings: Photograph: Inadequate ventilation in the generator room.


Provide means of ventilation for the generator room. Consult a qualifiedelectrical engineer to determine the required ventilation rates based on theinstalled equipment.


17 Apr 2015

Standard: Alliance Standards Part 10 Section 10.8.4 Generator Room

Question: Are emergency power switchboards, distribution boards, and circuits properlyidentified?



Description: Emergency power switchboards, distribution boards and circuits are notproperly identified. Location: All emergency power switchboards, distributionboards and circuits, All factory located in Beximco Group.

Source of Findings: Visual Assessment: No identification of emergency switchboards, distributionboards and circuits.


Ensure proper identification of emergency power switchboards, distributionboards and circuits.


17 Apr 2015

Standard: NFPA 70 Chapter 7 Article 700.10 Wiring, Emergency System

FactoryName:

Beximco Ltd.



Date: 12 Jun 2014



Question: Is the generator room properly rated and physically separated from theremainder of the building?



Description: Generator room is not properly rated but physically separated from theremainder of the building. Location: For Beximco Knitting Ltd.(BKL)-GeneratorRoom, Beximco Knitting Building, Ground floor.

Source of Findings: Photograph: Generator room is not rated.


Consult with an expert fire protection engineer and make sure the generatorroom is fire rated as per Alliance standard.


17 Apr 2015

Standard: Alliance Standards Part 10 Section 10.8.4 Generator Room

Question: Are cable trenches properly covered?



Description: Cable trenches are not covered properly. Location: Beximco Textile Ltd(BLT)-Generator Room-2(BLT).

Source of Findings: Photograph: Inadequate cable trench cover.


Provide adequate cover on cable trench.


17 Apr 2015

Standard: Alliance Standard Part 10 Section 10.13.7 Inspection of the Installation

Question: Is the generator frame earthing (grounding) provided at two separate points?



Description: Generator frame earthing is provided at single point. Location: For BeximcoKnitting Ltd.(BKL)-Generator Room, Beximco Knitting Building.

Source of Findings: Visual Assessment: Inadequate generator frame earthing.


Provide two separate points of earthing for the generator.


17 Apr 2015

FactoryName:

Beximco Ltd.



Date: 12 Jun 2014



Standard: Alliance Standard 10.8.2.2

Question: Are inspection, maintenance, and testing procedures of the UPS beingcompleted and documented?

Priority Level: Low


Description: Inspection, maintenance and testing procedures of the IPS & UPS have notbeen completed. Location: All IPS & UPS in Beximco Group.

Source of Findings: Document Review: No documentation on inspection, maintenance and testingprocedures of the IPS & UPS.


Establish an inspection testing, and maintenance program for theUninterruptable Power Supply (UPS) and associated components. Theprogram must based on the following: (1) Manufacturer's recommendations (2)Manufacturer's instruction manuals.


17 Apr 2015

Standard: Alliance Standard Part 13 Section 13.11 NFPA 111 Chapter 8 NFPA 70BChapter 28

Lightning Protection System

Question: Is a lightning protection system installed on the building?



Description: Lightning protection system is not installed on the building. Location: BeximcoTextile Ltd.(BLT), Beximco Corporate Office, Beximco International Knitwearand Apparels Unit-1, Esses Fashion Ltd., Freshtex Bangladesh (Pvt.) Ltd.,New Dacca Industrie

Source of Findings: Visual Assessment: No lightning protection system.


Have a qualified electrical engineer design a lightning protection systemaccording to the BNBC requirements. Have a licensed electrician install thedesigned system.


17 Apr 2015

Standard: Alliance Standards Part 10 Section 10.11 Lightning Protection. Calculate RiskIndex to determine if required.

FactoryName:

Beximco Ltd.



Date: 12 Jun 2014



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