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INITIAL ELECTRICAL ASSESSMENT REPORT(EAR)

Factory Name: TAMISHNA FASHION WEAR LTD.

Address: PLOT 247, BHADAM, P.O-NISHATNAGAR Tongi,Gazipur Gazipur Dhaka Bangladesh

Assessor: Bureau Veritas

Date: 02 Jun 2014

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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.

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TAMISHNA FASHION WEAR LTD.

Address: PLOT 247, BHADAM, P.O-NISHATNAGAR Tongi, Gazipur GazipurDhaka Bangladesh


Date: 02 Jun 2014



GENERAL INFORMATION

General Information

Factory Name: TAMISHNA FASHION WEAR LTD.

Address: PLOT 247, BHADAM, P.O-NISHATNAGAR Tongi, Gazipur Gazipur Dhaka Bangladesh

Country: Bangladesh

Province: Dhaka

City: Gazipur

Zip Code: 1711

Audit Duration: 1 Days

Re-Audit: Re-Audit After 0 Months

Draft Report Date : 06-05-2014

Final Report Date : 06-09-2014

Are all action items fromprevious assessmentcomplete? :

N/A

Buildings in Complex : There are 5 buildings and 1 CI shed in the premises and Building 1, 2, 3 & 4 are connected by constructionjoints. These are: 1. Main Building (Building-1), 2. Wash Building (Building-2), 3. Store Building (Building-3), 4.New Building (Building-4), 5. Wastage Store (CI Shed), 6. Substation, Generator & Security Building.

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

Owned

Number of BuildingLevels (Stories) :

There are 5 buildings and 1 CI shed in the premise and Building 1, 2, 3 & 4 are connected by constructionjoints. These are: 1. Main Building (Building-1), 2. Wash Building (Building-2), 3. Store Building (Building-3), 4.New Building (Building-4), 5. Wastage Store (CI Shed), 6. Substation, Generator & Security Building.

Approximate BuildingArea (SF) :

Total area: 221040.30 sft. 1. Main Building (Building-1):- 107890.50 sft (GF - 14665.88, 1st Floor to 6th Floor -15537.44 sft each) , 2. Wash Building (Building-2):- 26895.89 sft (GF - 6390.74 sft, 1st Floor to 3rd Floor -6835.05 sft each) , 3. Store Building (Building-3):- 30225.75 sft (GF - 4646.60 sft, 1st Floor to 3rd Floor -6835.05 sft each, 4th Floor - 5074 sft), 4. New Building (Building-4):- 48528.16 sft (GF - 6868.36 sft, 1st Floorto 6th Floor - 7043.3 sft each) , 5. Wastage Store: - 5000 sft, 6. Substation, Generator Room & SecurityRoom: - 2500 sft.

Date of BuildingConstruction :

Construction Start Date of :- 1. Main Building (Building-1) :01/06/2006, 2. Wash Building (Building-2):03/02/2011, 3. Store Building (Building-3) :03/02/2011, 4. New Building (Building-4) :11/12/2011.

Date of Last BuildingRenovation/Addition :

No renovation or addition executed after completion of construction of the buildings.

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Date: 02 Jun 2014



Ancillary Structures inComplex :

There are 2 ancillary structures as mentioned hereafter with their usage:- 1. Wastage Store : used as storageof jhute, wastage. 2. Substation, Generator & Security Building : Used as Generator, Sub-station and securityroom.

Approximate AncillaryStructures Area (SF) :

1. Wastage Store :- 5000 sft, 2. Substation, Generator Room & Security Room :- 2500 sft .

Number of Occupants : Total no. of occupant: 1887. The breakdown of occupant load is as follows- 1. Main Building (Building-1) : -1220 (Ground floor: 20, 1st floor: 300, 2nd floor: 280, 3rd floor: 300, 4th floor: 310 ), 2. Wash Building(Building-2) :- 99 (Ground floor: 2, 1st floor: 57, 2nd floor: 20, 3rd floor: 20), 3. Store Building (Building-3): 135(Ground floor: 40, 1st floor: 95), 4. New Building (Building-4): 442 (Ground floor: 65, 1st floor: 120, 2nd floor:110, 3rd floor: 0, 4th floor: 60, 5th floor: 87), 5. Wastage Store : 0, 6. Substation, Generator & SecurityBuilding : 1.

Provide brief descriptionof the electrical systemfor each building.:

Gas Generator-2X1030 KVA,Emergency Generator(Diesel)230KVA-1 No, DESCO-630KVA, P.F.I-1 No,COS-2, LT-3 No, MDB-15 No

Physical location ofSubstation? :

Substation is located in a single story ancillary building named "Substation, Generator & Security Building".

What equipment/loadsdoes the UPS serve? :

Emergency lighting, exit signage, fire alarm etc are connected to the emergency IPS.

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ASSESSMENT FINDINGS

Electrical System Maintenance

Question: Have workers that operate and maintain the electrical system receivedelectrical safety training? Is training documentation on site?

Priority Level: High

Non-Compliance Level: 3

Description: Workers that operate and maintain the electrical system have not receivedelectrical safety training.

Source of Findings: Worker Interviews: As per worker interview they have not received electricalsafety training.

Suggested Plan ofAction:

Develop and implement an electrical safety program. Include key topics suchas lock out tag out procedures, personal protective equipment requirementsetc.

Suggested DeadlineDate:

29 Jul 2014

Standard: Reference NFPA 70e for example

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

Priority Level: Medium


Description: Thermographic scans of electrical equipment have not been completed.

Source of Findings: Document Review: No thermographic scans for electrical equipment.


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.


29 Jul 2014

Standard: Alliance Standards Part 10 Section 10.13.8 Electrical Inspections

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



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Description: No evidence found to review that, transformer does not contain harmfulsubstances such as PCBs.

Source of Findings: Document Review: No evidence was found that can prove the absence ofharmful substances.


Collect proper evidence (certificate) from your transformer manufacturingcompany to confirm transformer does not have any harmful substances suchas PCBs.


29 Jul 2014

Standard: Not Applicable

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

Priority Level: Low


Description: Transformer oil analysis is not routinely completed on main servicetransformer.

Source of Findings: Document Review: Transformer oil analysis is not routinely completed.


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


29 Jul 2014

Standard: Alliance Standard Part 10 Section 10.13.8 Electrical Inspections

Electrical System Conditions

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



Description: Distribution boards are metal enclosed without a dead front construction.Location: All distribution boards.

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


Ensure distribution boards are with a dead front construction.


01 Jul 2014

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

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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: All metal in the building is not connected to the building earthing system suchas metal rebar in concrete and metal water pipe etc. Location: All metalthroughout the building.

Source of Findings: Visual Assessment: Not all metal in the building is connected to the buildingearthing.


Connect all metal in the building to the building earthing system such as metalrebar in concrete, metal frame of building and metal water pipe.


29 Jul 2014

Standard: Alliance Standard Part 10 Section 10.10 Earthing

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



Description: The substation room does not have required fire rating but physicallyseparated from the remainder of the building. Location: Substation room,Ground Floor (Substation, Generator & Security Building).

Source of Findings: Photograph: No fire rating for substation room.


Consult with an expert fire protection engineer and make sure the substationroom is fire rated.


29 Jul 2014

Standard: Alliance Standard Part 3 Section 3.4.2.1.4

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



Description: Indications of overheating were observed. Location: PFI left (upper)-Temperature 78.2°C, COS (wash)boiler room-Temperature 82.4°C, COS-Temperature 70.9°C, DB-1-1(m)-Temperature 83.5°C, DB-2-01(M)-Temperature 69.1°C, PFI right (lower)-Temperature 72.7°C, PFI right (upper)-Temperature 105.3°C, SDB-1-1(m)-Temperature 75.7°C, SDB-3-05(M)-Temperature 81.4°C, SDB-G-2-(w) pump-Temperature 75.3°C.

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Source of Findings: Photograph: Indications of overheating.


Find out the cause of overheating and take proper action consideringreplacement of cable or equipment.


03 Jun 2014

Standard: Alliance Standard Part 10 Section 10.3.5

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:Ground Floor, New Building.

Source of Findings: Photograph: Without protective covers light fixtures 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 (1.5.3.5) Part 53disallows these fixtures.


03 Jun 2014

Standard: Alliance Standards Part 10 Section 10.15 Naked Lights

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: 11KV Service Entrance.

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 as per BNBC 2.5.7.2.


29 Jul 2014

Standard: Alliance Standards Part 10 Section 10.3.10 Service Entry

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



Description: Distribution boards are not installed in compliant locations (inaccessibleheight). Location: DB-2-2(M), MDB-01.01(W), SDB-2-2(M), SDB-2-3(M), SDB-2-4(M), SDB-3-2(M), SDB-3-2(N).

Source of Findings: Photograph: Distribution boards are installed at inaccessible height.


Install distribution boards in compliant locations so that operation is nothampered due to inaccessible height.


29 Jul 2014

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: Distribution board is installed within 2.5m of washing unit in washing room.Location: DB-1-4(W).

Source of Findings: Photograph: Distribution board is installed in improper location.


Ensure distribution board is not installed above within 2.5m of any washingunit in washing rooms.


29 Jul 2014


Question: The substation room has adequate ventilation.



Description: The substation room does not have adequate ventilation. Location: Substationroom, Ground Floor (Substation, Generator & Security Building).

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.

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15 Jul 2014

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

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



Description: Distribution boards have no proper capacity information labels. There aresome information labels are found affixed on the panel door which areimproper. Location: All distribution boards.

Source of Findings: Photograph: No DB capacity information labels.


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


15 Jul 2014

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: Distribution boards are not provided with physical means to prevent theinstallation of more over current devices than that number for which the panelboard was designed, rated and listed. Location: All distribution boards.

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


Ensure switchboards and 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 following NFPA 70section 408.54.


29 Jul 2014


Question: Conduit expansion fittings are used for conduit runs that span a buildingexpansion joint.

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Description: Conduit expansion fittings are not used for conduit runs that span a buildingexpansion joint. Location: All expansion joints throughout the buildings.

Source of Findings: Worker Interviews: No conduit expansion fittings.


Use conduit expansion fittings for conduit runs that span a building expansionjoint.


15 Jul 2014

Standard: Alliance Standards Part 10 Section 10.3.8.5 Expansion Joints

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



Description: Lighting and socket circuits are not separated. Location: Sample section, Mainentrance.

Source of Findings: Photograph: 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.


29 Jul 2014

Standard: Alliance Standard Part 10 Section 10.3.7.2

Question: Are electrical wiring/cables properly identified?



Description: Electrical cables are not properly identified. Location: All distribution boards.

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.


29 Jul 2014

Standard: Bangladesh Electricity Rules 1937 Rule 51 and 56

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Question: Are all internal components of switchboards and/or distribution boards properlyconcealed (No missing circuit breaker or knockout covers)?



Description: Internal components of distribution boards are not properly concealed.Location: C.O.S/Substation room, LT-1/Substation room, DB-3-1(M), SDB-2-1(M).

Source of Findings: Photograph: Internal components are not concealed.


Provide covers or blanks to conceal all live internal components of distributionboards.


01 Jul 2014

Standard: Alliance Standard Part 10 Section 10.3.9 Sub-Distribution Boards

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



Description: Distribution board is not clean. Location: LT-2, Wash Building, Ground floor.

Source of Findings: Photograph: Dirt found in distribution board.


Ensure distribution boards are free of dirt.


01 Jul 2014

Standard: Alliance Standard Part 10 Section 10.3.9.1 Enclosures

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



Description: Improper cable joints were found. Location: MCCB Box, Near LT-1, 1st Floor,Main Building.

Source of Findings: Photograph: Improper cable joint.


Ensure cable joints through porcelain/PVC connectors with PIB tape woundaround joint.


29 Jul 2014

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Standard: Alliance Standards Part 10 Section 10.3.8.4 Cable Joints

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



Description: Electrical connections at equipment, fixtures are not properly secured.Location: Lift room, 7th Floor, Main Building.

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


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


15 Jul 2014

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. Location: SDB-06/01(M).

Source of Findings: Photograph: Un-terminated cables.


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


29 Jul 2014

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. Location: Liftroom, 7th Floor, Main Building.

Source of Findings: Photograph: No mechanical guard.


Provide mechanical guards for electrical equipment where necessary.

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01 Jul 2014

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: 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) arenot installed on the main electrical equipment. Location: MDB-1/03(M), MDB-3/1(M), MDB-4/01(M), MDB-5/01(M), MDB-6/01(M), MDB-1/1(N), MDB-4/1(N),MDB-5/1(N), MDB-6/1(N), MDB-1/1(W), MDB-2/1(P).

Source of Findings: Photograph: Meters are not installed.


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


15 Jul 2014

Standard: Alliance Standard 10.13.7 Inspection of the Installation

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: Store room, Ground Floor, Newbuilding.

Source of Findings: Visual Assessment: No signage indicating the prohibition of installation ofwithout protective covers light fixtures.


Ensure Signage indicating the prohibition of light fixtures without protectivecovers is installed at required locations.


01 Jul 2014

Standard: Alliance Standards Part 10 Section 10.15 Naked Lights

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

Priority Level: Low


Description: Electrical insulation mat is not provided in front of distribution board. Location:DB-6/3(M).

Source of Findings: Photograph: No mat is provided in front of distribution board.


Provide electrical insulation mats in front of distribution boards.


29 Jul 2014

Standard: Alliance Standard Part 10 Section 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: LT Panel-Ground Floor, LT-2-Ground Floor, PFI-Ground Floor.

Source of Findings: Photograph: No phase separators.


Install phase separators between terminal connections at the noted.


15 Jul 2014

Standard: Alliance Standard Part 10 Section 10.3.1 Electrical Connections

Emergency Power System

Question: Are cable trenches properly covered?



Description: Cable trenches are not properly covered. Location: Generator room (1030KW),Ground Floor.

Source of Findings: Photograph: Inadequate cable trench cover.


Provide adequate cover on cable trench.

Suggested Deadline 01 Jul 2014

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

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



Description: Emergency power switchboards, distribution boards and circuits are notproperly identified.

Source of Findings: Visual Assessment: No identification of emergency DBs/CKTs.


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


01 Jul 2014

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

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: Generator room, Ground Floor, WashBuilding.

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


Consult with an expert fire protection engineer and make sure the generatorroom is fire rated.


15 Jul 2014

Standard: Alliance Standards Part 10 Section 10.8.4 Generator Room

Question: Is the generator room properly ventilated



Description: Generator room is not properly ventilated. Location: Generator room, GroundFloor, Wash building.

Source of Findings: Photograph: Inadequate ventilation.

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


15 Jul 2014

Standard: Alliance Standards Part 10 Section 10.8.4 Generator Room

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 are not completed.

Source of Findings: Document Review: No program and documentation on IPS testing andmaintenance.


Ensure inspection, maintenance and testing procedures of the IPS arecompleted and documented.


29 Jul 2014

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

Lightning Protection System

Question: The lightning protection ground terminals are bonded to the building orstructure grounding.



Description: The lightning protection ground terminals are not bonded to the building andstructure grounding.

Source of Findings: Photograph: No bonding between lightning protection ground terminals to thebuilding and structure grounding., Worker Interviews: No bonding betweenlightning protection ground terminals to the building and structure grounding.


Ensure the bonding of lightning protection ground terminals to the building andstructure grounding.


15 Jul 2014

Standard: Alliance Standards Part 10 Section 10.11 Lightning Protection

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