ELECTRICAL SAFETY INSPECTION REPORT
JANG WON CORPORATION LTD.
Choydana, Maleker Bari, Joydebpur, Gazipur, Bangladesh
Factory List:
1. Jang Won Corporation Ltd
Inspected by: Deonarayan Khatiwara
Report Generated by: Deonarayan Khatiwara
Inspected on July 17th 2014
SUMMARY
Jang Won Corporation Ltd., factory is established in a six storied building which was
constructed in 2007 and the factory owner has rented the building from 2009 for the
purpose of garment industry. The six storied building was constructed as a commercial
structure with total gross floor area of 55000sq.ft. The building height is 18.86m. The
building is on rent and there are two separate sheds other than the main building.
There were 800 workers in the factory during the inspection.
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.
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.
Jang Won Corporation Ltd.
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FINDINGS AND RECOMMENDATIONS
FINDING NO: E- 1
CATEGORY: DESIGN, DRAWING AND RECORD
FINDING:
As-built electrical SLD, wiring layout design and drawings, machine layouts are not
prepared.
RECOMMENDATION:
The factory must have as-built electrical SLD with electrical wiring layout designs
and drawings. Any changes in load, protection system, conductors, generation and
supply system must be reflected in the as-built SLD and drawings.
PRIORITY: P1
REMEDIATION TIMEFRAME: 6 WEEKS
FINDING NO: E- 2
CATEGORY: DESIGN, DRAWING AND RECORD
FINDING:
Thermo graphic scanning of the entire electrical system has not been performed
RECOMMENDATION:
Thermo graphic scanning of the entire electrical system must be performed on triannual basis and recorded.
PRIORITY: P1
REMEDIATION TIMEFRAME: 4 WEEKS
Jang Won Corporation Ltd.
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FINDING NO: E- 3
CATEGORY: DESIGN, DRAWING AND RECORD
FINDING:
Insulation resistance test of electrical cables is not performed.
RECOMMENDATION:
Insulation resistant test of all the entire cables must be performed once every 5 year
cycle and recorded.
PRIORITY: P1
REMEDIATION TIMEFRAME: 4 WEEKS
FINDING NO: E- 4
CATEGORY: DESIGN, DRAWING AND RECORD
FINDING:
Electrical safety program is not initiated.
RECOMMENDATION:
Electrical safety training and awareness program for the electrical personal and workers
must be initiated and recorded.
PRIORITY: P1
REMEDIATION TIMEFRAME: 4 WEEKS
FINDING NO: E- 5
CATEGORY: SERVICE LINE
FINDING:
Service cable used as service line drawn
overhead from distribution pole to the
building without support and not properly
clamped.
RECOMMENDATION:
Cable drawn overhead till the entry of the
building must be supported with cable
tray throughout the length or centenary
wires clamped at regular intervals and it
has to be held firmly at two ends using
appropriate sized cable dead end clamps
anchored to the poles.
PRIORITY: P3
REMEDIATION TIMEFRAME: 6 WEEKS
Jang Won Corporation Ltd.
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Cables entering inside the building
FINDING NO: E- 6
CATEGORY: Cable and cable support
FINDING:
Cables terminating at main switches and
COS not supported.
RECOMMENDATION:
Install the cable tray/ladder/ duct up to the
cable entry of the panel in order to
support the cables. Ensure the cables are
tightly latched with the ladder and provide
covers made of non-combustible material
preferably metallic sheet to protect the
cables’ insulation from any physical
damage as well as prevent ingress of
debris, dust and lint. Provide cable gland
for every cable entry and exit hole.
PRIORITY: P3
Cables termination in switchgears
REMEDIATION TIMEFRAME: 6 WEEKS
FINDING NO: E- 7
CATEGORY:SWITCHBOARD & PANEL
FINDING:
MCCB mounted without
causing risk of electrocution
enclosure
RECOMMENDATION:
All switchgears must be installed in
panels or enclosure particularly made for
housing MCCBs to preventing direct
contact by the electricians.
PRIORITY: P1
REMEDIATION TIMEFRAME: 2 WEEKS
Jang Won Corporation Ltd.
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MCCB mounted on the wall.
FINDING NO: E- 8
CATEGORY: CABLE AND SUPPORT
FINDING:
Cables are not supported in cable tray
(Typical)
RECOMMENDATION:
Cables on trays / raceways / risers must
be supported throughout its length. Cable
accessories including junctions, Tee,
drops and risers must be installed to
support cables throughout length.
PRIORITY: P3
Cables drawn from generator room
REMEDIATION TIMEFRAME: 6 WEEKS
FINDING NO: E- 9
CATEGORY:WIRING
FINDING:
Wiring not supported through conduit and
joints exposed causing risk. (Typical)
RECOMMENDATION:
All wirings must been closed in conduits
and all joints must be made by using PVC
connectors and housed inside the
junction box.
PRIORITY: P3
REMEDIATION TIMEFRAME: 5 WEEKS
Wiring without conduit
FINDING NO: E- 10
CATEGORY:SWITCHBOARD & PANEL
FINDING:
Openings in the panel top cover plate
(Typical)
RECOMMENDATION:
Provide cable gland same as the cable
size at the cable entry and exit so that the
cables are not stressed on the sharp
edges of the entry and exit hole of the
switch boards & panels. Provide covers if
any additional gap remains after cable
gland is fix.
PRIORITY: P3
REMEDIATION TIMEFRAME: 5 WEEKS
Jang Won Corporation Ltd.
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Wires termination inside DB
FINDING NO: E- 11
CATEGORY: CABLE & SUPPORTS
FINDING:
Exposed cable near the entry of
slab(Typical)
RECOMMENDATION:
Cables must be protected by providing
proper cable shaft throughout the
building.
PRIORITY: P3
REMEDIATION TIMEFRAME: 5 WEEKS
FINDING NO: E- 12
CATEGORY: SWITCHBOARD & PANEL
FINDING:
Multiple cables terminated at a single
point of the bus bar (Typical).
RECOMMENDATION:
Avoid multiple connections. Terminate
individual cables at individual point of bus
bar. Provide copper cable-socket, copper
nut-bolt, and copper washer for
termination.
PRIORITY: P3
Cables passing through slab
Distribution panel
REMEDIATION TIMEFRAME: 5 WEEKS
FINDING NO: E- 13
CATEGORY: SWITCHBOARD & PANEL
FINDING:
Wiring inside distribution panel messy
and no earth bond with the panel door.
(Typical)
RECOMMENDATION:
Wiring inside panels must be run through
cable alley keeping sufficient clearance
between all the switchgears. Provide
earth connection for body and doors of
metallic distribution boards using green
cables preferably braid so that the
metallic door remains at zero potential all
the time.
PRIORITY: P3
REMEDIATION TIMEFRAME: 9 WEEKS
Jang Won Corporation Ltd.
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Distribution panel