ELECTRICAL SAFETY INSPECTION REPORT

HAMS GARMENTS LTD.,

SOUTH VANGNAHATI, SREEPUR, GAZIPUR, BANGLADESH.

Factory List:
1. Hams Garments Ltd.

Inspected on April 03, 2014

 ELECTRICAL SAFETY INSPECTION REPORT
HAMS GARMENTS LTD., GAZIPUR, BANGLADESH

1. INTRODUCTION
The Factory was surveyed for electrical safety by Woosun Energy and Construction Co., Ltd.
(WEC). The purpose of the survey was to identify significant electrical safety issues and to provide
recommendations for remediation based on applicable standards specified by the Accord. The
scope of this initial electrical safety inspection was limited to the review and identification of major
electrical safety issues. The inspection did not include identification of minor deficiencies, which will
be further addressed as part of follow-up inspections.

2. LIMITATIONS
The information in this electrical safety inspection report was obtained during a visit to the facility
and during interviews with local factory management. It has not been possible to provide
independent verification for all the information and data collected, and, therefore, WEC cannot
accept general responsibility for omissions or errors arising from inaccuracies in this report from the
information obtained.

The findings and recommendations in this report are not intended to imply, guarantee, ensure or
warrant compliance with any government regulations. Additionally, the results do not imply in any
way that compliance with the findings or recommendations as stated in this report will eliminate all
hazards, risks or exposures or that hazards, risks or exposures not referred to in this report do not
exist. Compliance with the findings and recommendations stated in this report does not relieve the
factory owner from obligation to comply with specific project requirements, industry standards, or
the provisions of any local government regulations.

3. GENERAL BUILDING INFORMATION

1. Factory Name : HAMS GARMENTS LTD

2. Factory Address : SOUTH VANGNAHATI, SREEPUR, GAZIPUR, BANGLADESH

3. Accord ID : 09294

4. Inspection Participants : Md. Mahfuzur Rahman, AGM, HR, Admin & Compliance,
Hams Garments Ltd.,
Ph: +88 01929998126, 01916788409,
E-mail: mahfuz@hamsgroupbd.com.

Mohammad solaiman, DGM, maintenance, Hams

Garments Ltd.,
Ph: +88 01730304193, 01534305981,
E-mail: mohammad.solaiman@hams.com.bd.

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 4. Building Data

a. General:
There are three buildings and two sheds owned by the Hams Garments Ltd., and only one
building is used for production. As reported in the meeting, the construction of building one
started in 2008 and production commenced in 2010.

The floor wise utilization of Building one is as follows:

Ground floor: Sweing, finished store
1st floor: Sample and sweing
2nd floor: Marchendising, sweing, sampling
3rd floor : Dinning, cutting, prayer
4th floor: Finished goods, cutting, finishing

The floor wise utilization of Building two is as follows:

Ground floor: Daycare and Medical

1st Floor: MD's Conference room
2nd floor: Officers dinning
The floor wise utilization of Building two is as follows:
Ground floor: Generator room
1st floor: Control room
2nd floor: Compressor room

The floor wise utilizations of Shed one and two are as follows:

Shed One (steel structure):

Ground floor: Knitting
1st floor: yarn store
Shed Two:
Ground floor: Dyeing
1st floor: Office and laboratory.

b. Floor Layout Information

: 3,622 sq. m.

Figure 1: Main building ground floor paln

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 Figure 2: Ground floor plan of daycare building

Figure 3: Generator building

c. Electrical System:

The main supply for Hams Garments Ltd. is from 1,287 kVA gas operated generator. REB
supply is used only for compound and emergency lights. They also have two diesel operated
generators as back up supply (637 kVA and 262 kVA)

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 Figure 4: Single line diagram

Figure 5: 500 kVA transformer

Figure 6: Gas operated generator

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 d. Electrical Installations:
The electrical installations in the factory are found to be satisfactory except the workmanship.
The main and service cables are not properly laid and terminated.

Figure 7: Cables not layed properly

e. Operation and Maintenance:

The normal operation and maintenance are carried out by the in-house team and they outsource the
major repair and maintenance works to external organization. As reported, they perform visual check
on all electrical installations including transformer, HT, LT panels and the distribution boards for any
abnormality.

4. FINDINGS AND RECOMMENDATIONS

Table below summarizes the major electrical safety issues identified during the inspection.
Recommendations have been provided to address each issue.

An implementation schedule shall be developed by the factory to remediate each of the findings.
The specific timing of improvements, including any requested extensions due to design /
installation constraints, shall be submitted to the Accord for approval.

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 Finding #: E- 1
Category: TRANSFORMER ROOM
Finding:
Insulating rubber mat provided in front of
panel is inadequate

Recommendation:
The insulating rubber mat in front of panel
must be replaced with proper size and grade

Insulating rubber mat in front of

panel is inadequate
Remediation Timeframe: 3 Months

Finding #: E- 2
Category: DISTRIBUTION & LT PANELS
Finding:
Dedicated earth connection for panel frame
not installed.

Recommendation:
Firmly connect the panel frame and door
using a earth bonding.

Panel earthing not connected

Remediation Timeframe: Within 1 Month

Finding #: E- 3
Category: TRANSFORMER ROOM
Finding:
The arching horn on the transformer is not
paired.

Recommendation:
The arching horn on the transformer must
be installed in a pair and their gap must
be properly aligned and maintained.
The arching horn is not paired.

Remediation Timeframe: 3 Months

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 Finding #: E- 4
Category: TRANSFORMER ROOM
Finding:
No earth connection to the transformer
guard

Recommendation:
The transformer guard must be firmly
connected to the earth at least at one
point near to the opening
No earth connection to the
transformer guard
Remediation Timeframe: Within 1 Month

Finding #: E- 5
Category: DISTRIBUTION & LT PANELS
Finding:
Cables are not marked with proper phase
colors.

Recommendation:
All the power cables shall be provided with
proper phase color marking.
No phase color marking

Remediation Timeframe: 3 Months

Finding #: E- 6
Category: TRANSFORMER ROOM
Finding:
Combustible materials used to cover the
power cables

Recommendation:
Combustible materials must be replaced with
non-combustible ones to cover the cables
for protection.

Combustible materials used to

cover the power cables
Remediation Timeframe: 3 Months

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 Finding #: E- 7
Category: WIRINGS
Finding:
The wires are not covered fully by PVC
Case Capping

Recommendation:
The wires shall be fully covered by PVC
case capping with Ts and bends

The wires are not covered

Remediation Timeframe: 3 Months fully by PVC Case Capping

Finding #: E- 8
Category: ELECTRICAL SHAFT
Finding:
Openings for cables are not sealed with fire
rated sealant.

Recommendation:
The cable shafts running through the floor
and ceiling openings shall be closed
properly to avoid physical damages to the
cables with fire rated sealant. Openings for cables
are not sealed
Remediation Timeframe: 3 Months

Finding #: E- 9
Category: WIRINGS
Finding:
The ceiling junction box is not closed

Recommendation:
The ceiling junction boxes shall be either
connected with appropriate fittings or closed
with cap.

The ceiling junction box is not closed

Remediation Timeframe: 3 Months

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 Finding #: E- 10
Category: CABLE RACEWAY & DUCTS
Finding:
Cables supported on cable trays/raceways
are not firmly fixed.

Recommendation:
The cables should be tied/ clamped firmly on
the cable tray in a proper way without causing
damage to the cables and wires
Cables not fixed properly

Remediation Timeframe: 3 Months

Finding #: E- 11
Category: DISTRIBUTION & LT PANELS
Finding:
Phase barrier/separators between different
phases with voltage exceeding 400V are
not installed.

Recommendation:
Phase barriers between different phases
must be installed to avoid arc flashing.

Phase barrier/separator missing

Remediation Timeframe: Within 1 Month

Finding #: E- 12
Category: DISTRIBUTION & LT PANELS
Finding:
Cables entering or exiting Distribution panel
are not firmly fixed.

Recommendation:
Cables entering panel must be firmly fixed
through base plates using cable glands.

Cables not fixed

Remediation Timeframe: 3 Months

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 Finding #: E- 13
Category: DISTRIBUTION & LT PANELS
Finding:
Wires and cables inside distribution panel
not arranged and firmly fixed.

Recommendation:
Cables and wiring inside panels must be
arranged and firmly fixed to avoid
unintendedly touching other parts.

Wires not fixed properly

Remediation Timeframe: Within 1 Month

Finding #: E- 14
Category: TRANSFORMER ROOM
Finding:
Transformer is covered with lint and dust.

Recommendation:
Transformer must be cleaned during routine
maintenance.

Transformer is covered
with lint and dust.

Remediation Timeframe: 3 Months

Finding #: E- 15
Category: TRANSFORMER ROOM
Finding:
The dust trap oil container below transformer
breather is not filled with transformer oil.

Recommendation:
Dust trap must be filled with transformer oil
to required level as instructed by the
manufacturer.

The dust trap oil container is empty

Remediation Timeframe: 3 Months

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 Finding #: E- 16
Category: SERVICE LINE
Finding:
Service line enters the building through the
building wall unprotected.

Recommendation:
Wirings shall be laid in cable trays or else
and supported throughout its length.

Service line left unprotected

Remediation Timeframe: 3 Months

Finding #: E- 17
Category: TRANSFORMER ROOM
Finding:
Oil level in conservator tank of transformer is
low.

Recommendation:
Transformer oil must be filled to the required
level after shutting down the transformer.

Oil level in conservator tank of

Remediation Timeframe: 3 Months transformer is low.

Finding #: E- 18
Category: SERVICE LINE
Finding:
HT cable entering electrical room is not
protected.

Recommendation:
All cables passing through permanent wall must
be protected against possible physical damages
and stress at the point of entry/exit and
remaining gaps must be sealed with similar
materials or higher fire rating materials. HT cable entering electrical
room is not protected.
Remediation Timeframe: 3 Months

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 Finding #: E- 19
Category: GENERATOR ROOM
Finding:
Cables terminating at generator output control
panel are not supported on ladder or riser.

Recommendation:
Cables must be supported on tray/riser and
protected from possible physical damages.

Generator output to the panel

Remediation Timeframe: 3 Months

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