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Thesis Report On Electrical safety assessment system of SQ Celsius Limited.

Chapter One
Introduction

Introduction
Electrical Safe Work Practices including electrical safety principles, guidelines for
qualification of personnel, job planning requirements and Management and discussed
about the electrical hazards which continue to threaten safety of people and property
in the form of shocks, burns, injury, fire & explosion with electricity having become
indispensable able part of our life, electrical risks are to be managed effectively. This
can be achieved by conducting electrical safety assessment of the installation. It is
necessary to evaluate the quality of the maintenance and safety procedures utilized
within the safe work practice program.
In past, people were not aware about electrical safety issues. They were not able to
learn actual way to achieve proper knowledge regarding safety issues. Therefore, that

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system had presented many critical electrical issues. Identifying potential electrical
hazards to prevent or minimize loss of life and property is perceived seriously by
many industries the world over. At present most industries trying to comply with
safety standards start with Bangladesh Electrical rules 1937 and NFPA 70.

Origin of The Report


To fulfill the requirement of EMBA degree of University of Dhaka it is need to
complete a thesis report. I have completed my thesis of the electrical safety system of
SQ Celsius Limited as a student of EMBA of University of Dhaka. This study
conducted total electrical safety system of SQ Celsius Limited where I have compared
my study with an audit report which has done by the ACCORD. This study has tried
to focus SQ Celsius Ltd.s electrical safety procedures to reduce future electrical
hazards.

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Scope of The Assessment


Activities under this phase are:
Review of electrical design and drawing to identify any major lapse and deviation in
as built.
Identification of key measurement points in the circuits. A thorough visual inspection
of the entire electrical system to identify circuit components, visual defects, visual
circuit inconsistency and deviation from design, damaged component, sign of
overheat, and sign of any other potential problems. Measurement of current, voltage,
insulation, earth resistance at required points. Digital Thermal imaging of key
locations and locations having potential for deficiency. A study of appropriateness of
circuit protecting equipment, Personnel protection aspects Tools and portable
equipment.

Criteria of Assessment
Bangladesh National Building Code 2006 Electrical Part.
Bangladesh Electricity Rules 1937 Appropriate Sections.
Appropriate parts of the NFPA 70 (an American standard) Edition 2011 will be
used, in identified high risk areas, e.g., grounding, main and sub distribution
boards, circuit protections, receptacles, hand-tools, etc.

Objective of The Thesis


Electrical assessment for safety is a recognized tool in the Occupational Health &
Safety Management System Standards and in demonstrating due diligence to
Occupational Health & Safety Regulations. By this system identifying
Potential electrical hazards to prevent
Minimize the loss of life and property is perceived seriously

Methodology of the Assessment


The site will be visually inspected by the inspection team, The electrical diagram,
specification of various components (e.g. transformer, CBs, MDBs and SDBs,
Appliances, etc.) and operational conditions will be studied. All the components and
circuits will be noted and a checklist will be prepared, outlining measurement points
and measurement values, using BNBC 2006, BER-1937 and NFPA 70.Plan for

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coverage of thermographic imaging will be done, preferably at full load condition of


the circuits. Measurements will be taken and recorded, Thermographic imaging will
be done. Overall evaluation based on results of measurement and visual condition will
be done. Recommendations will be reached; Report will be compiled and submitted.
All measurements will be done using appropriate tools/instruments as necessary

Limitations of the thesis


Evaluation of any component by lab test, Telephone lines, extra low voltage (less than
50V AC) equipments are excluded from the project, Equipment/component
maintained by power distribution authorities (REB, DESA, etc.), Any individual
equipment.

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Chapter Two
Company Overview

Company Description
SQ Celsius Limited is a known name and a brand itself in the clothing sector both at
the local and international stage. SQ Celsius Limited commenced business in 1993
with the flagship unit, SQ Celsius Limited which was located at Shewarapara, Mirpur,
Dhaka, Bangladesh. The Group is headquartered in Dhaka city and currently operates
02 (two) sweater manufacturing facilities: SQ Celsius Limited in Maona, Sreepur,
Gazipur and another in Bhaluka, Mymensingh.
By leveraging the fact of life of natural grouping, SQ visions to build an organization
that would thrive on its tribal culture. After all, the companys all have a common

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story SQ. The story of SQ, its attitude and the way it conducts its business are part
of this segment. It's all about what they are, not what they have.
It is often the idea of challenging the status quo that powers you forward. That idea,
complemented with self-belief and a positive spirit, saw the birth of SQ in 1993.
Almost on impulse and proving the adage true - life can and does begin at forty -
Muhammad Ghulam Faruq left the comfort of his job at The World Bank/FAO to
tread the uncertain path of entrepreneurship. Armed with confidence, determination,
and the ability to think big, Faruq rented a space in Dhaka and pioneered a modern
knitwear manufacturing business with only 160 machines. SQ, which quite simply is
Superior Quality, was set on motion. The business lived this portrayal to the core, and
soon the yields that came out of it, earned standing and were favored by the high
street retailers. The drive continued and resulted in further expansion of knitwear and
accompanying yarn and piece dyeing facilities. In time, SQ ventured into much
awaited product diversification - Lingerie and Shirt.
Two decades on, Bangladesh has matured as an apparel sourcing destination and SQ
has evolved as a brand for the article. The journey carries on, bringing in the new
generation to sustain continuity.

2.1.1 Tag Line


SQ's tagline of four simple words defines its attitude. If something is worth doing,
then it is worth doing well. SQ is humble enough to acknowledge that it is not
invincible, but arrogant enough to state that if it cannot stand tall in what it takes up,
then it will not pursue it. SQ was born with the name Superior Quality and we will
settle with no less.
Delving deeper into the fundamentals of our tagline stand tall or naught, one can truly
understand what SQ stands for. The stance of a man who stands tall essentially
represents that he is proud of what he is doing or has accomplished. Here at SQ, the
company believe in being the best at what we do but only if it means doing it in the
right way.
While commercial goals are integral to success, success for this is not only what they
accomplish but how they accomplish it. This is where their naught comes in. For there
to achieve victory, the aftermath should never result in victims.

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SQ's way of life is engraved in every aspect of the business. Yes, the company want to
stand tall but never at the expense of what we believe in. To be able to tower over the
rest, they want to take the tall stance and that within itself is gratifying enough.

2.1.2 Brand

SQ is a known name and a brand itself in the clothing sector both at the local and
international stage. While products have life cycles, brands can transcend time when
managed well. The brand "SQ" is defined as a set of timeless customer benefits rather
than particular product and services. Our corporate dictate is to unceasingly innovate
and upgrade products and services to keep the brand fresh and relevant to make our
business sustainable.

Following our dictate, SQ is re-branding itself this year. We have refreshed our logo
and the look. We will now adhere to a new tagline - stand tall or naught - which is
essentially our way of life here at SQ.

A lot of effort was put into redesigning our corporate look. Starting from the colors to
the fonts, everything was revisited. We wanted to come up with something that
highlights our tagline and our way of life. The corporate look, which is everything
from our wallpaper, website, signage, billboards, communications and stationaries,
will have an identifying texture. This texture is a graphical representation of the peak
of a mountain towering over rest of the world, standing tall and proud.

2.1.3 Board

The board, steered by the founder Muhammad Ghulam Faruq, comprises the natural
team - his family. Being a family business the board is fearless in taking decisions and
emotionally honest in expressing opinions. For them, solidarity and speed is the key.
The board assesses and sets the directions of the business. It empowers the leadership
teams to build their strategic competence, set standards and defines the core values
and culture of SQ.

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Organogram of SQ Celsius Limited

Distinctly corporate, the below structure broadly illustrates the hierarchy layout,
business sharing and operational responsibilities of the Board and the Leadership
teams of SQ Group.

Fig: Organogram of SQ Group

2.2.1 Leadership Team

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The leadership team consists of a strong combination of national and international


recruits. It is designed to provide SQ the capacity necessary to profitably compete in
global business. The team appreciates and enjoys the distinctive work environment
created by the family in business.

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Chapter Three
Descriptive Observations
Discriminatory Attendance
Required

Observations by Description
There are some deficiencies in the electrical system of the SQ Celsius Limited,
which are listed below for appropriate correction and corrective actions. These form
part of the total number of Non-conformities which will be further presented from the
pictures of the various parts of the system and DB schedule as well as through the
interpretations of the thermal images of the parts of the systems. All materials
including the raw data forms part of the reporting package.

General Requirements

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Observation 1.1 (Highly Hazardous):


Although single line diagram (SLD) of main distribution circuit and floor levels
circuits connecting electrical loads (machines/lights/cooling system etc.) are available
at site but does not match with actual circuit from floor level Distribution Boards to
load points and therefore are not very useful. This is a violation of Section 2.5.3.1 & 2
of BNBC-2006.
With the help of proper electrical drawings, any addition/deduction/isolation of loads
can be done easily and any table-top decision can be made centrally taking
consideration of safety, integrity and good productivity.
Proper drawing is an engineering tool, and every system must have it.

Observation 1.2 (Hazardous):


Electrical Layout drawings are not available at site. This is a violation of
Section 2.5.3.5 of BNBC-2006.
Proper layout drawing is very important for the production oriented factory. A layout
drawing should be prepared considering possible maximum loading/production
capacity of a floor area. Accordingly, electrical infrastructure will have to be built. In
such a case any addition or deduction can be done easily and safely.
Proper layout drawing is an engineering tool, and every system must have it.

Observation 1.3 (Critical):


Periodical Insulation Resistance Test (IR Test) shall have to be carried out for all
electrical equipment with Meggar applying 0.5 KV or 1 KV (according to the voltage
rating of equipment). No such programmed schedule or record of Periodical
Insulation Resistance Test is evident here. This is a violation of Section 2.11.1.2 and
2.11.2.1 of BNBC-2006.

Observation 1.4 (Critical):


Operating Test (measurement of load current) is needed on all feeders to monitor the
condition and tendency of the equipment. No such programmed schedule or record of
current load measurement is evident here. This is a violation of section 2.11.4 of
BNBC-2006.

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Observation 1.5 (Hazardous):


Some of the Hand held tools used by the electricians at floor level are not of good
quality and are not double insulated. Hand gloves are missing in some floors and
earthing lids are not found at any floor.
For safety, double insulated hand held tools, hand gloves and earthing lids are
required.

Observation 1.6 (Hazardous):


Calibration/validation of all type of meters at floor levels, Substation and Generator
Room should be done periodically. Calibration was never done after installation.
Metering error of more than 3% not allowed in Bangladesh Electricity rules 1937,
Clause 32(b).

Observation 1.7 (Hazardous):


The presence of lightning protection system but no drawing available:
The as built electrical drawing (SLD) for lightning protection system was not
available to review and so the adequacy and functionality of the system could not be
checked.

Observation 1.8 (Critical):


Clear identifications/markings are not available at LT-PANEL, MDBs, DBs and
SDBs. This is a violation of section 2.11.5.4 (point-9) of BNBC-2006.

As per BNBC-2006, clear and permanent identification markings are required to be


painted in all distribution boards, sub main boards and switchboards as necessary.

Observation 1.9 (Hazardous):


Indicator lamps for some of the LT-PANEL/MDB/DB/SDB connected without any
protective device (Fuse/MCB). This is a violation of Section: 2.7.6.1 of BNBC-2006.

Observation 1.10 (Critical):


List and diagram (SLD) of the circuits that the distribution boards
(SDB/DB/MDB/LT-PANEL) control are not available. This is a violation of section:
2.7.5.6(d) of BNBC-2006 which requires Each (Distribution Board) shall be

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provided with a circuit list giving diagram of each circuit which it controls and the
current rating for the circuit and size of fuse element.

Observation 1.11 (Critical):


There is no means to know for how many over current devices the panel board
(MDB, DB, SDB, LT etc.) was designed and rated for. Also, means of prevention of
installing exceeding the designed number of devices is not available. This is a
violation of section 408.54, NFPA-70.
As per NFPA-70, a panel board shall be provided with physical means to prevent the
installation of more over current devices than that number for which the panel board
was designed, rated, and listed. For the purposes of this section, a 2-pole circuit
breaker or fusible switch shall be considered for two over current devices; a 3-pole
circuit breaker or fusible switch shall be considered for three over current devices.

Observation 1.12 (Highly Hazardous):


Means of identification of earthed conductors and earthed neutral conductors shall be
of permanent nature. Here it is not followed (Some DB). It is a violation of
Bangladesh Electricity rules 1937, clause 51 and section 200.6 of NFPA-70.

Observation 1.13 (Highly Hazardous):


Circuits in most of the distribution boards (DB/MDB/SDB) as listed below have
inadequate ECC (earth continuity conductor). This is a violation of section: 2.8.3.3(c)
& Table-8.2.11of BNBC-2006.

As per BNBC-2006, ECC size shall not be less than half the area of the largest current
carrying conductor supplying the line. If the phase conductor is less than 16 mm2
then ECC will be same size but not less than 14 SWG (3.243 mm 2) and if the size is
16 to 35 mm2 then ECC will be 16 mm2.
Circuit Serial
DB Reference Circuit Serial No. DB Reference No.
LT-1/GF Main LT-3/GF Main
LT-2/GF Main LT-4/GF Main
MDB-1/OB/GF Main MDB-2/OB/GF Main
SDB-1/OB/GF Main SDB-2/OB/GF Main
SDB-3/OB/GF Main DB-1/OB/GF Main
DB-2/OB/GF Main DB-3/OB/GF Main

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DB-4/OB/GF Main DB-5/OB/GF Main


MDB-3/OB/1st Fl Main DB-6/OB/1st Fl Main
DB-7/OB/1st Fl Main DB-8/OB/1st Fl Main
DB-9/OB/1st Fl Main DB-10/OB/2nd Fl Main
DB-11/OB/2nd Fl Main DB-12/OB/GF/MR Main
DB-13/OB/1st Fl Main SDB-1/ETP/GF Main
MDB-1/NB/GF Main DB-1/NB/GF Main
SDB-1/NB/GF Main SDB-3/NB/GF Main
SDB-2/NB/GF Main MDB-2/NB/GF Main
DB-2/NB/1st Fl Main DB-3/NB/1st Fl Main
DB-4/NB/1st Fl Main DB-5/NB/1st Fl Main
DB-6/NB/1st Fl Main DB-7/NB/1st Fl Main
MDB-3/NB/1st Fl Main MDB-4/NB/1st Fl Main
DB-8/NB/2nd Fl Main DB-9/NB/2nd Fl Main
DB-10/NB/2nd Fl Main DB-11/NB/2nd Fl Main
DB-12/NB/2nd Fl Main DB-13/NB/2nd Fl Main
MDB-6/NB/2nd Fl Main MDB-5/NB/2nd FL Main

Moreover, the size of ECC of the following circuits could not be measured due to
absence of the means of individual circuit identification.

ECC not identified


Circuit
DB Reference Circuit Serial No. DB Reference Serial No.
LT-1/GF/SS 1-8 LT-2/GF/SS Room 1-6
Room
LT-3/GF/SS 1-9 LT-4/GF/SS Room 1,2
Room
MDB-1/OB 1-8 MDB-2/OB 1-6
SDB-1/GF/OB 1-6 SDB-2/GF/OB 1-4
SDB-3/OB/GF 1-6 DB-1/OB/GF 1-26
DB-2/OB/GF 1-4,6-23 DB-3/OB/GF 1-40
DB-4/OB/GF 1-5 DB-5/OB/GF 1-21
MDB-3/OB/1st FL 1-4 DB-6/OB 1-10
DB-7/OB 1-12 DB-8/OB 1-8
DB-9/OB 1-7 DB-10/OB 1-15,17-28
1-4,9-11,14-
DB-11/OB 8-11,13-14 DB-12/0B 21
DB-13/OB 1-4,8-11,14-16 SDB-1/ETP/GF 1-10
1-3,5-8,10-
MDB-1/NB/GF 1-2,4 DB-1/NB 13,15
SDB-1/NB/GF 3-5 SDB-2/NB 1,2

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SDB-3/NB 1-8 MDB-2/NB 1-7


DB-2/NB/1st Fl 1-27 DB-3/NB/1st Fl 1-24
DB-4/NB/1st Fl 1-25 DB-5/NB/1st Fl 1-32
DB-6/NB/1st Fl 1-31 DB-7/NB/1st Fl 1-28
MDB-3/NB/1st Fl 1-7,9-31 DB-8/NB/2nd Fl 2-22
1,3-6,8-
DB-9/NB/2nd Fl 1-30 DB-10/NB/2nd Fl 13,15-17,
19-24
DB-11/NB/2nd Fl 1-6,8,12-20 DB-12/NB/2nd Fl 1,3-30
MDB-5/NB/2nd FL 1-12,14-24 DB-13/NB/2nd Fl 1-15
MDB-6/NB/2nd Fl 1-5 MDB-4/NB/1st Fl 1-7

Observation 1.14 (Hazardous):


The size of neutral of the following circuits could not be measured due to absence of
the means of individual circuit identification.
Neutral not identified
Circuit Serial
DB Reference Circuit Serial No. DB Reference No.
LT-1/GF/SS 5-7 LT-2/GF/SS Room 1,3-6
Room
LT-3/GF/SS 3,4,6-9 LT-4/GF/SS Room 1,2
Room
MDB-1/OB 1-2,5-8 MDB-2/OB 4
SDB-1/GF/OB 1-6 SDB-2/GF/OB 1-4
SDB-3/OB/GF 1-6 DB-1/OB/GF 1-26
DB-2/OB/GF 1-4,6-23 DB-3/OB/GF 1-40
DB-4/OB/GF 1-5 DB-5/OB/GF 1-21
DB-10/OB 3-13,17-28
DB-11/OB 8-11,13 DB-12/0B 1-4,9-11,14-21
DB-13/OB 1-4,8-11,14-16 SDB-1/ETP/GF 1-10
1-3,5-8,10-
MDB-1/NB/GF 4 DB-1/NB 13,15
SDB-1/NB/GF 3-5 SDB-2/NB 1,2
SDB-3/NB 1-8 MDB-2/NB 3
DB-2/NB/1st Fl 1-27 DB-3/NB/1st Fl 1-24
DB-4/NB/1st Fl 1-25 DB-5/NB/1st Fl 1-32
DB-6/NB/1st Fl 1-31 DB-7/NB/1st Fl 1-28
MDB-3/NB/1st Fl 1-7,9-31 DB-8/NB/2nd Fl 2-22
1,3-6,8-13,15-
DB-9/NB/2nd Fl 1-30 DB-10/NB/2nd Fl 17,
19-24
DB-11/NB/2nd Fl 1-6,8,12-20 DB-12/NB/2nd Fl 1,3-30
MDB-5/NB/2nd FL 1-6,12,14-16,23-24 DB-13/NB/2nd Fl 1-15

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MDB-6/NB/2nd Fl 1-5 MDB-4/NB/1st Fl 7


Observation 1.15 (Critical):
Higher rated MCCB/MCB/Fuse is used to protect the lower rated cable of circuits in
the Distribution Boards listed below. This is a violation of section: 2.7.6.3 and 2.7.6.4
of BNBC-2006.
Circuit
DB Reference Circuit Serial No. DB Reference Serial No.
LT-1/GF/SS Main,1,3 & 4 DB-7/OB/1st Floor 1-12
Room
LT-2/GF/SS Main,1-6 DB-8/OB/1st Floor 1-8
Room
LT-3/GF/SS Main,2,4-6 DB-9/OB/1st Floor 1-7
Room
LT-4/GF/SS Main,1,2 DB-10/OB/2nd Fl Main,6,18
Room
SDB-1/GF/OB Main MDB-2/OB/GF 2,5,6
MDB-1/OB/GF Main,1-7 DB-12/OB/GF/MR Main,4,9
DB-1/OB/GF Main,2,3,7-13,19- SDB-1/NB/GF Main,4,5
26
DB-2/OB/GF 1,14-15,16-21,23 MDB-2/NB/GF 1,2,4-7
DB-3/OB/GF Main,4,8,11-13, MDB-3/NB/1st Fl Main
15,18,25,32-37
DB-5/OB/GF 1-3,7,15,17-21 MDB-4/NB/2nd Fl 1-6
DB-6/OB/1st Fl 1-10 MDB-6/NB/2nd Fl Main,1-5
SDB-2/NB/GF Main DB-4/OB/GF 3-5
MDB-3/OB Main DB-11/OB Main
DB-13/OB Main,1,9-11,14-16 MDB-1/NB/GF 2,4
nd
MDB-5/NB/2 FL Main, DB-13/NB/2nd Fl Main
Moreover, the size of the protecting devices (MCCB/MCB/Fuse) of the circuits as
listed below could not be registered in the DB schedule because their ratings are
erased:

DB Reference Circuit Serial No. DB Reference Circuit Serial No.


DB-2/OB/GF 13 DB-12/OB/GF 10,11
SDB-3/NB/GF 6,8 DB-3/NB/GF 11
MDB-5/NB/GF 1,15 DB-10/OB/2nd Fl 7-8

Observation 1.16 (Critical):


No protective device (MCCB/MCB) used for the following Circuits. This is a
violation of section 2.5.2.1 of BNBC-2006.
DB Reference Circuit Serial DB Reference Circuit Serial No.

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No.
LT-1/G.F/SS Room 7 SDB-3/GF/IPS /OB 1-6
LT-3/G.F/SS Room 9

Observation 1.17 (Critical):


Unknown load is connected to the following DBs. This is a violation of section
2.7.5.6(d) of BNBC-2006.
Circuit
DB Reference Circuit Serial No. DB Reference Serial No.
LT-2/GF/SS Room 1 LT-3/GF/SS Room 3
SDB-1/GF/OB 3,4,6 SDB-3/OB/GF 1-6
DB-1/OB/GF 9,11-13,16,20-26 DB-2/Old Building 1,4,10,11,
3,5,6,8,10,15,
DB-3/OB/GF 15, 25,34-37 DB-5/OB/GF 18,21
DB-10/OB/2nd Fl 4,6,9,18,19,25,27 DB-11/OB 13
DB-12/OB/GF/MR 11,15 - 20 DB-1/NB/GF 12
DB-13/OB 1,8 SDB-3/NB/GF 8
DB-4/NB/1st Fl 8-14,16 -18 DB-6/NB/1st Fl 1- 3
DB-7/NB/1st Fl 1,4-7,9,13,14,16, MDB-3/NB/1st Fl 15
24,25
DB-8/NB/2nd Fl 2,6,8,10,13-18,20 DB-9/NB/2nd Fl 15,24,25
10,15,20,21,2
DB-10/NB/2nd Fl 1,3-6,8-11,13,20-24 DB-12/NB/2nd Fl 3,24,2
8,29
DB-2/NB/1st Fl 5,6,13,17 DB-3/NB/1st Fl 1,2,13-122
DB-5/NB/1st Fl 1-19,21,25, 26-31 DB-11/NB/2nd Fl 1-6,8,14

DB-13/NB/2nd Fl 1,2,4,5,7,9,11,12,14 MDB-2/OB/GF 4


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Observation 1.18 (Highly Hazardous):


Load current must be measurable in all circuits. But in some boards circuits are so
cramped to measure the load current. The circuits whose load currents couldnt be
measured are listed below: This is a violation of section 2.11.4 of BNBC-2006.

DB Reference Circuit Serial No. DB Reference Circuit Serial No.


LT-1/GF/SS Main ,7 SDB-3/OB/GF 1-6
Room
SDB-1/NB/GF Main

Observation 1.19 (Critical):

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Sockets & Lights are used in same circuit in the Distribution Boards listed below.
This is a violation of Section: 2.7.5.6(d) of BNBC-2006. As per BNBC-2006, Socket
Circuit and Light Circuit shall be separated.

DB Reference Circuit Serial DB Reference Circuit Serial No.


No.
MDB-6/NB/2nd FL 1-5

Generator and Sub-station


Observation 2.1 (Critical):
Periodical Earth Resistance Test shall have to be carried out for all earthing systems
during the dry season not less than once in every 2 (two)-year and the result thereof
shall be kept for a period of not less than two years after the test so made and shall be
available to the Inspector when required. No such programmed schedule or record of
Periodical Earth Resistance Test is evident here. This is a violation of Bangladesh
Electricity Rules 1937, Clause 57 (4) & (5) and Section 2.11.1.2 and 2.11.3 of BNBC-
2006.
Grounding is very vital for the operation of the system and protection of
man/machine. If phase conductor fails, it will stop operation/production but in case of
grounding failure, it could cause stop production/damage equipment and electric sock
hazard to the workers.

Observation 2.2 (Critical):


Generator frame earthing shall be two points separately. Here found one for Diesel
generator only. This is a violation of Bangladesh Electricity rules 1937, Clause 57 (2).

Observation 2.3 (Highly Hazardous):


Earth resistances measured at some pits are more than 1 (See Appendix-B). This is
the violation of section 2.11.3.2 of BNBC-2006.

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Chapter Four
Critical Observations by
Pictures
Immediate Correction
Required

A. Critical Observations Need Immediate Correction

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Category:
Critical Location: Gas Generator,G.F, Generator
Observation A-1
Room,

Observation:

Combustible material in the generator room. May catch fire.

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Required Action:

Need to remove the combustibles.

Category: Critical
Observation A-2

Location: LT-1,G.F, Sub-Station Room,

Observation:

Bunch of cable connected at MCCB terminal. May cause loose connection, spark and
fire.

Required Action:

Need to connect single cable in single port.

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Category: Critical Observation A-3

Location:

MDB-1, Old Building, G.F, IPS Room,

Observation:

Bunch of cable connected at MCCB terminal. May cause loose connection, spark and
fire.

Required Action:

Need to connect single cable in single port.

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Category: Critical Observation A-4

Location:

DB-1, Old Building, G.F, Knitting Section

(South Side).

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Thesis Report On Electrical safety assessment system of SQ Celsius Limited.

Observation:

Bunch of cable connected at MCB terminal. May cause loose connection, spark and
fire.

Required Action:

Need to connect single cable in single port.

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Thesis Report On Electrical safety assessment system of SQ Celsius Limited.

Category: Critical Observation A-5

Location:

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Thesis Report On Electrical safety assessment system of SQ Celsius Limited.

DB-1, Old Building, G.F, Knitting Section (Under Stair),

Observation:

Bunch of cable connected at MCB terminal. May cause loose connection, spark and
fire.

Required Action:

Need to connect single cable in single port.

Category: Critical Observation A-6

Location:

DB-12, Old Building, G.F, Maintenance

Room.

Observation:

Bunch of cable connected at MCB terminal. May cause loose connection, spark and
fire.

Required Action:

Need to connect single cable in single port.

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Category: Critical Observation


A-9

Location: SDB-1, ETP Unit, G.F,


Pump Room,

Observation:
Bunch of cable connected at MCB
terminal. May cause loose
connection, spark and fire.

Required Action:
Need to connect single cable in
single port.

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Chapter Five
Highly Hazardous
Observations by Pictures
Correct ASAP
B. Highly Hazardous
Observations - Correct ASAP

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Category: Highly Hazardous Observation B- Category: Highly Hazardous Observation B-


1 2

Location: Gas Generator, G.F, Generator Location: Gas Generator,G.F, Generator Room.
Room,
Observation: Generators self starters
Observation: connection terminal open. May cause electric
Generators battery terminal open. May cause shock, short circuit and fire.
electric shock, short circuit and fire.
Required Action:
Required Action: Need to put terminal cover.
Need to put terminal cover.

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Thesis Report On Electrical safety assessment system of SQ Celsius Limited.

Category: Highly Hazardous Observation B- Category: Highly Hazardous Observation B-


3 4
Location: Diesel Gen, G.F, Generator Room. Location: Diesel Gen,G.F, Generator Room.
Observation: Observation: Generators self starters
Generators battery terminal open. May cause connection terminal open. May cause electric
electric shock, short circuit and fire. shock, short circuit and fire.
Required Action: Required Action:
Need to put terminal cover. Need to put terminal cover.

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Category: Highly Hazardous Observation B- Category: Highly Hazardous Observation B-


5 6
Location: LT-1, G.F, Sub-Station Room. Location: LT-2,G.F, Sub-Station Room.
Observation: Observation:
Bottom of the panel has opening. Lint, dust and Bottom of the panel has opening. Lint, dust and
vermin may enter inside and cause short circuit vermin may enter inside and cause short circuit
& fire. & fire.
Required Action: Required Action:
Need to make the panel lint, dust and vermin Need to make the panel lint, dust and vermin
proof. proof.

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Category: Highly Hazardous Observation B- Category: Highly Hazardous Observation B-


7 8
Location: LT-2, G.F, Sub-Station Room. Location: LT-3,G.F, Sub-Station Room.
Observation:
Observation: Bottom of the panel has opening. Lint, dust and
Lint and dirt present inside the panel. May vermin may enter inside and cause short circuit
catch fire. & fire.

Required Action: Required Action:


Need to clean Need to make the panel lint, dust and vermin
proof.

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Category: Highly Hazardous Observation B- Category: Highly Hazardous Observation B-


9 10
Location: LT-3, G.F, Sub-Station Room. Location: LT-4,G.F, Sub-Station Room.
Observation: Observation:
Un-terminated wire inside the panel. May cause Bottom of the panel has opening. Lint, dust and
electric shock. vermin may enter inside and cause short circuit
Required Action: & fire.
Need to remove from the panel. Required Action:
Need to make the panel lint, dust and vermin
proof.

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Thesis Report On Electrical safety assessment system of SQ Celsius Limited.

Category: Highly Hazardous Observation B- Category: Highly Hazardous Observation B-


11 12
Location: LT-4,G.F, Sub-Station Room. Location: LT-4, G.F, Sub-Station Room.
Observation: Observation:
Bunch of cable connected at earth bus-bar. Connection without lug at earth bus-bar. May
May cause loose connection, electric shock, cause electric shock, spark & fire.
spark and fire. Required Action:
Required Action: Need to use proper size cable lugs.
Need to connect single cable in single Port.

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Thesis Report On Electrical safety assessment system of SQ Celsius Limited.

Category: Highly Hazardous Observation B- Category: Highly Hazardous Observation B-


13 14
Location: PFI, G.F, Sub-Station Room. Location: PFI, G.F, Sub-Station Room.
Observation: Observation:
Lint and dirt present inside the panel. May Bottom of the panel has opening. Lint, dust and
catch fire. vermin may enter inside and cause short circuit
Required Action: & fire.
Need to clean Required Action:
Need to make the panel lint, dust and vermin
proof.

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Category: Highly Hazardous Observation B- Category: Highly Hazardous Observation B-


15 16
Location: COS-2, G.F, Sub-Station Room. Location: COS-3,G.F, Sub-Station Room.
Observation: Observation:
Lint and dirt present inside the Change- Bottom of the panel has opening. Lint, dust and
OverSwitch. May catch fire. vermin may enter inside and cause short circuit
Required Action: & fire.
Need to clean lint and/or dirt.
Required Action:
Need to make the panel lint, dust and vermin
proof.

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Category: Highly Hazardous Observation B- Category: Highly Hazardous Observation B-


17 18
Location: G.F, Sub-Station Room. Location: MDB-1, G.F, IPS Room, Old
Observation: Building
Cable on the Cable Tray not dressed properly. Observation:
May cause problem in identification and Bunch of cable connected at earth bus-bar.
maintenance. May cause loose connection, electric shock,
spark and fire.
Required Action:
Need to dress up properly. Required Action:
Need to connect single cable in single Port.

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Category: Highly Hazardous Observation B- Category: Highly Hazardous Observation B-


19 20
Location: MDB-2, IPS Room, G.F, Old
Building Location: MDB-2, IPS Room, G.F, Old
Observation: Building
Bunch of cable connected at earth bus-bar. Observation:
May cause loose connection, electric shock, Panel door fixed by nut-bolts. Emergency
spark and fire. operation difficult.

Required Action: Required Action:


Need to connect single cable in single Port. Need to use hinge-type door

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Thesis Report On Electrical safety assessment system of SQ Celsius Limited.

Category: Highly Hazardous Observation Category: Highly Hazardous Observation


B-21 B-22

Location: SDB-1, IPS Room, G.F, Old Location: SDB-1, IPS Room, G.F, Old
Building Building

Observation: Observation:
Access limited to panel. Maintenance and Bunch of cable connected at earth bus-bar.
emergency operation difficult. May cause loose connection, electric shock,
spark and fire.

Required Action: Required Action:


Need to ensure clear access in front of the Need to connect single cable.
panel.

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Category: Highly Hazardous Observation B- Category: Highly Hazardous Observation B-


23 24
Location: SDB-1, IPS Room, G.F, Old Location: SDB-2, IPS Room, G.F, Old
Building Building
Observation: Observation:
Bunch of cable connected at live neutral bus- Access limited to panel. Maintenance and
bar. May cause loose connection, spark and fire. emergency operation difficult.

Required Action: Required Action:


Need to connect single cable in single Port. Need to ensure clear access in front of the
panel.

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Category: Highly Hazardous Observation B- Category: Highly Hazardous Observation B-


25 26

Location: SDB-3, IPS Room, G.F, Old Location: DB-1,G.F, Old Building, Knitting
Building Section(South Side)

Observation:
Observation: Bunch of cable connected at earth bus-bar.
Bunch of cable connected at live neutral bus- May cause loose connection, electric shock,
bar. May cause loose connection, spark and fire. spark and fire.

Required Action: Required Action:


Need to connect single cable in single Port. Need to connect single cable in single

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Category: Highly Hazardous Observation B- Category: Highly Hazardous Observation B-


27 28

Location: DB-1,G.F, Old Building, Knitting Location: DB-2,G.F, Knitting


Section(South Side) Distribution(South
Side)
Observation:
Bunch of cable connected at live neutral bus- Observation:
bar. May cause loose connection, spark and Access limited to panel. Maintenance and
fire. emergency operation difficult.

Required Action: Required Action:


Need to connect single cable in single Port. Need to ensure clear access in front of the
panel.

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Category: Highly Hazardous Observation B- Category: Highly Hazardous Observation B-


29 30

Location: DB-2,G.F, Knitting Distribution Location: DB-2,G.F, Knitting Distribution


South (South
Side Side)

Observation:
Bunch of cable connected at live phase bus-bar. Observation:
May cause loose connection, spark and fire. Connections without lug at live neutral bus-bar.
May cause loose connection, spark and fire.
Required Action:
Need to connect single cable in single Port. Required Action:
Need to use proper size cable lugs.

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Category: Highly Hazardous Observation B- Category: Highly Hazardous Observation B-


31 31

Location: DB-2,G.F, Knitting Distribution Location: General,2nd Floor, Knitting Section,


(South Side) New Building.

Observation: Observation:
Connection without lug at earth bus-bar. May Combustible material touching with Light. May
cause electric shock, spark & fire. catch fire.

Required Action: Required Action:


Need to use proper size cable lugs. Need to remove combustibles.

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Category: Highly Hazardous Observation B- Category: Highly Hazardous Observation B-


33 34

Location: DB-3,G.F, Knitting Section, Old Location: DB-3,G.F, Knitting Section, Old
Building Building

Observation: Observation:
Splicing joint on wires phase or neutral. May Connection without lug at earth bus-bar. May
cause spark and fire. cause electric shock, spark & fire.

Required Action: Required Action:


Need to make proper cable joint. Need to use proper size cable lugs.

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Thesis Report On Electrical safety assessment system of SQ Celsius Limited.

Category: Highly Hazardous Observation B- Category: Highly Hazardous Observation B-


35 36

Location: DB-3,G.F, Knitting Section, Old Location: DB-5,G.F, Winding Section, Old
Building Building

Observation: Observation:
Lint and dirt present inside the panel. May Splicing joint on wire. May cause spark and
catch fire. fire.

Required Action: Required Action:


Need to clean lint and/or dirt. Need to make proper cable joint.
.

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Category: Highly Hazardous Observation B- Category: Highly Hazardous Observation B-


37 38

Location: DB-12,G.F, Maintenance Room, Old Location: DB-12,G.F, Maintenance Room, Old
Building Building

Observation: Observation:
Un-terminated wire inside the panel. May cause Splicing joint on wires (phase or neutral). May
electric shock. cause spark and fire.

Required Action: Required Action:


Need to remove from the panel. Need to make proper cable joint.

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Category: Highly Hazardous Observation B- Category: Highly Hazardous Observation B-


39 40

Location: DB-9,1st Floor, Linking Section, Old Location: DB-9,1st Floor, Linking Section, Old
Building Building

Observation: Observation:
Bunch of cable connected at live neutral bus- Bunch of cable connected at earth bus-bar.
bar. May cause loose connection, spark and fire. May cause loose connection, electric shock,
spark and fire.
Required Action:
Need to connect single cable in single Port. Required Action:
Need to connect single cable in single Port.

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Category: Highly Hazardous Observation B- Category: Highly Hazardous Observation B-


41 42

Location: DB-8,1st Floor, Linking Section, Old Location: DB-8,1st Floor, Linking Section, Old
Building Building
.
Observation:
Access limited to panel. Maintenance and Observation:
emergency operation difficult. Bunch of cable connected at earth bus-bar.
May cause loose connection, electric shock,
Required Action: spark and fire.
Need to ensure clear access in front of the
panel. Required Action:
Need to connect single cable

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Category: Highly Hazardous Observation B-


43

Location: DB-8,1st Floor, Linking Section, Old


Building
.

Observation:
Bunch of cable connected at live neutral Bus-
Category: Highly Hazardous Observation B-
bar. May cause loose connection, spark and fire.
44

Required Action:
Location: DB-7,1st Floor, Finishing-2 Section,
Need to connect single cable in single
Old Building.
.
Observation:
Bunch of cable connected at live Phase &
neutral Bus-bar. May cause loose connection,
spark and fire.

Required Action:
Need to connect single cable in single

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Thesis Report On Electrical safety assessment system of SQ Celsius Limited.

Category: Highly Hazardous Observation B- Category: Highly Hazardous Observation B-


45 46

Location: DB-7,1st Floor, Finishing-2 Section, Location: DB-4,1st Floor, Finishing-1 Section,
Old Building. Old Building.
. .
Observation:
Observation: Bunch of cable connected at live Phase Bus-
Bunch of cable connected at earth bus-bar. bar. May cause loose connection, spark and fire.
May cause loose connection, electric shock,
spark and fire. Required Action:
Need to connect single cable in single
Required Action:
Need to connect single cable

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Category: Highly Hazardous Observation B- Category: Highly Hazardous Observation B-


47 48

Location: DB-4,1st Floor, Finishing-1 Section, Location: General,1st Floor, Washing Section,
Old Building. Old Building.
.
Observation: Observation:
Un-terminated wire inside the panel. May cause Switch-Board installed in an improper way.
electric shock. May cause electric shock.

Required Action: Required Action:


Need to remove from the panel. Need to fix properly.

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Category: Highly Hazardous Observation B- Category: Highly Hazardous Observation B-


49 50

Location: General,1st Floor, Main Gate, Old Location: SDB-1,G.F, Pump Room, ETP unit,
Building.
Observation:
Observation: Connections without lug at live neutral bus-bar.
Switch-Board installed in an improper way. May cause loose connection, spark and fire.
May cause electric shock.
Required Action:
Required Action: Need to use proper size cable lugs.
Need to fix properly.

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Category: Highly Hazardous Observation B- Category: Highly Hazardous Observation B-


51 52

Location: DB-10,2nd Floor, Office Room, Old Location: DB-10,2nd Floor, Office Room, Old
Building. Building.

Observation: Observation:
Splicing joint on wire. May cause spark and Bunch of cable connected at live (phase &
fire. neutral) bus-bar. May cause loose connection,
spark and fire.
Required Action:
Need to make proper cable joint. Required Action:
Need to connect single cable in single Port.

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Category: Highly Hazardous Observation B- Category: Highly Hazardous Observation B-


53 54

Location: DB-10,2nd Floor, Office Room, Old Location: DB-10,2nd Floor, Office Room, Old
Building. Building.

Observation: Observation:
Connections without lug at live neutral bus-bar. Dirt present inside the panel. May catch fire.
May cause loose connection, spark and fire.
Required Action:
Required Action: Need to clean lint and/or dirt.
Need to use proper size cable lugs.

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Thesis Report On Electrical safety assessment system of SQ Celsius Limited.

Category: Highly Hazardous Observation B- Category: Highly Hazardous Observation B-


55 56

Location: DB-11,2nd Floor, Guest House, Old Location: BBT,2nd Floor, Sample Section, Old
Building. Building.

Observation: Observation:
Connections without lug at live neutral bus-bar. Combustible material attached with BBT. May
May cause loose connection, spark and fire. catch fire.

Required Action: Required Action:


Need to use proper size cable lugs. Need to remove combustibles.

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Category: Highly Hazardous Observation B-


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Location: MDB-1,G.F, Store, New Building.

Observation:
Bunch of cable connected at earth bus-bar.
May cause loose connection, electric shock,
spark and fire.
Category: Highly Hazardous Observation B-
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Required Action:
Need to connect single cable in single Port.
Location: General,2nd Floor, Line-33, Old
Building.

Observation:
Combustible material hanging from Light. May
catch fire.

Required Action:
Need to remove combustibles.

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Category: Highly Hazardous Observation B- Category: Highly Hazardous Observation B-


59 60

Location: DB-1,G.F, Machine Room, New Location: SDB-3,G.F, Store Gate, New
Building. Building.

Observation: Observation:
Bunch of cable connected at earth bus-bar. Bunch of cable connected at live neutral bus-
May cause loose connection, electric shock, bar. May cause loose connection, spark and fire.
spark and fire.
Required Action:
Required Action: Need to connect single cable in single Port.
Need to connect single cable in single Port.

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Category: Highly Hazardous Observation B- Category: Highly Hazardous Observation B-


61 62

Location: SDB-1,G.F, Store, New Building. Location: SDB-1,G.F, Store, New Building.

Observation: Observation:
Bunch of cable connected at live neutral bus- Bunch of cable connected at earth bus-bar.
bar. May cause loose connection, spark and fire. May cause loose connection, electric shock,
spark and fire.
Required Action:
Need to connect single cable in single Port. Required Action:
Need to connect single cable in single Port.

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Category: Highly Hazardous Observation B- Category: Highly Hazardous Observation B-


63 64

Location: SDB-2,G.F, East Side Stair, New Location: SDB-2,G.F, East Side Stair, New
Building. Building.

Observation: Observation:
Bunch of cable connected at earth bus-bar. Dirt present inside the panel. May catch fire.
May cause loose connection, electric shock,
spark and fire. Required Action:
Need to clean dirt.
Required Action:
Need to connect single cable in single Port.

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Category: Highly Hazardous Observation B- Category: Highly Hazardous Observation B-


65 66

Location: MDB-2,1st Floor, Knitting Section, Location: DB-2,1st Floor, Knitting Section,
New Building. New Building.

Observation: Observation:
Bunch of cable connected at earth bus-bar. Bunch of cable connected at live phase bus-bar.
May cause loose connection, electric shock, May cause loose connection, spark and fire.
spark and fire.
Required Action:
Required Action: Need to connect single cable in single Port.
Need to connect single cable in single Port.

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Category: Highly Hazardous Observation B- Category: Highly Hazardous Observation B-


67 68

Location: DB-2,1st Floor, Knitting Section, Location: DB-2,1st Floor, Knitting Section,
New Building. New Building.

Observation: Observation:
Connections without lug at live neutral bus-bar. Connection without lug at earth bus-bar. May
May cause loose connection, spark and fire. cause electric shock, spark & fire.

Required Action:
Need to use proper size cable lugs. Required Action:
Need to use proper size cable lugs.

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Category: Highly Hazardous Observation B- Category: Highly Hazardous Observation B-


69 70

Location: DB-3,1st Floor, Knitting Section, Location: DB-3,1st Floor, Knitting Section,
New Building. New Building.

Observation: Observation:
Connections without lug at live neutral bus-bar. Connection without lug at earth bus-bar. May
May cause loose connection, spark and fire. cause electric shock, spark & fire.

Required Action: Required Action:


Need to use proper size cable lugs. Need to use proper size cable lugs.

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Category: Highly Hazardous Observation B- Category: Highly Hazardous Observation B-


71 72

Location: DB-3,1st Floor, Knitting Section, Location: DB-4,1st Floor, Knitting Section,
New Building. New Building.

Observation: Observation:
Bunch of cable connected at live phase bus- Bunch of cable connected at live phase bus-bar.
bar. May cause loose connection, spark and fire. May cause loose connection, spark and fire.

Required Action: Required Action:


Need to connect single cable in single Port. Need to connect single cable in single Port.

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Category: Highly Hazardous Observation B- Category: Highly Hazardous Observation B-


73 74

Location: DB-4,1st Floor, Knitting Section, Location: DB-4,1st Floor, Knitting Section,
New Building. New Building.

Observation: Observation:
Connections without lug at live neutral bus-bar. Connection without lug at earth bus-bar. May
May cause loose connection, spark and fire. cause electric shock, spark & fire.

Required Action: Required Action:


Need to use proper size cable lugs. Need to use proper size cable lugs.

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Category: Highly Hazardous Observation B- Category: Highly Hazardous Observation B-


75 76

Location: DB-5,1st Floor, Knitting Section, Location: DB-5,1st Floor, Knitting Section,
New Building. New Building.

Observation: Observation:
Bunch of cable connected at live phase bus-bar. Connection without lug at earth bus-bar. May
May cause loose connection, spark and fire. cause electric shock, spark & fire.

Required Action: Required Action:


Need to connect single cable in single Port. Need to use proper size cable lugs.

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Location: DB-5,1st Floor, Knitting Section,


New Building.

Observation:
Bunch of cable connected at live neutral bus-
bar. May cause loose connection, spark and fire.
Category: Highly Hazardous Observation B-
78
Required Action:
Need to connect single cable in single Port.
Location: DB-6,1st Floor, Knitting Section,
New Building.

Observation:
Bunch of cable connected at live phase &
neutral bus-bar. May cause loose connection,
spark and fire.

Required Action:
Need to connect single cable in single Port.

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Category: Highly Hazardous Observation B- Category: Highly Hazardous Observation B-


79 80

Location: DB-6,1st Floor, Knitting Section, Location: DB-7,1st Floor, Knitting Section,
New Building. New Building.

Observation: Observation:
Connections without lug at live neutral bus-bar. Bunch of cable connected at live phase bus-bar.
May cause loose connection, spark and fire. May cause loose connection, spark and fire.

Required Action: Required Action:


Need to use proper size cable lugs. Need to connect single cable in single Port.

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Category: Highly Hazardous Observation B-


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Location: DB-7,1st Floor, Knitting Section,


New Building.

Observation:
Connections without lug at live neutral bus-bar.
May cause loose connection, spark and fire.
Category: Highly Hazardous Observation B-
82
Required Action:
Need to use proper size cable lugs.
Location: MDB-3,1st Floor, Auto Color
Section, New Building.

Observation:
Bunch of cable connected at live phase &
neutral bus-bar. May cause loose connection,
spark and fire.

Required Action:
Need to connect single cable in single Port.

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Category: Highly Hazardous Observation B- Category: Highly Hazardous Observation B-


83 84

Location: MDB-3,1st Floor, Auto Color Section, Location: MDB-4,2nd Floor, Linking Section,
New Building. New Building.

Observation: Observation:
Bunch of cable connected at earth bus-bar. Bunch of cable connected at earth bus-bar.
May cause loose connection, electric shock, May cause loose connection, electric shock,
spark and fire. spark and fire.

Required Action: Required Action:


Need to connect single cable in single Port. Need to connect single cable in single Port.

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Category: Highly Hazardous Observation B- Category: Highly Hazardous Observation B-


85 86

Location: DB-8,2nd Floor, Linking Section, Location: DB-8,2nd Floor, Linking Section,
New Building. New Building.

Observation: Observation:
Bunch of cable connected at live phase bus- Connections without lug at live neutral bus-bar.
bar. May cause loose connection, spark and fire. May cause loose connection, spark and fire.

Required Action: Required Action:


Need to connect single cable in single Port. Need to use proper size cable lugs.

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Category: Highly Hazardous Observation B- Category: Highly Hazardous Observation B-


87 88

Location: DB-9,2nd Floor, Linking Section, Location: DB-9,2nd Floor, Linking Section,
New Building. New Building.

Observation:
Bunch of cable connected at live phase bus-bar. Observation:
May cause loose connection, spark and fire. Connections without lug at live neutral bus-bar.
May cause loose connection, spark and fire.
Required Action:
Need to connect single cable in single Port. Required Action:
Need to use proper size cable lugs.

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Category: Highly Hazardous Observation B- Category: Highly Hazardous Observation B-


89 90

Location: DB-9,2nd Floor, Linking Section, Location: DB-10,2nd Floor, Knitting Section,
New Building. New Building.

Observation: Observation:
Connection without lug at earth bus-bar. May Bunch of cable connected at live phase bus-bar.
cause electric shock, spark & fire. May cause loose connection, spark and fire.

Required Action: Required Action:


Need to use proper size cable lugs. Need to connect single cable in single Port.

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Category: Highly Hazardous Observation B- Category: Highly Hazardous Observation B-


91 92

Location: DB-10,2nd Floor, Knitting Section, Location: DB-10,2nd Floor, Knitting Section,
New Building. New Building.

Observation: Observation:
Connection without lug at earth bus-bar. May Connections without lug at live neutral bus-bar.
cause electric shock, spark & fire. May cause loose connection, spark and fire.

Required Action: Required Action:


Need to use proper size cable lugs. Need to use proper size cable lugs.

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Category: Highly Hazardous Observation B- Category: Highly Hazardous Observation B-


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Location: MDB-5,2nd Floor, Knitting Section, Location: MDB-5,2nd Floor, Knitting Section,
New Building. New Building.

Observation: Observation:
Connections without lug at live neutral bus-bar. Splicing joint on wires (phase &neutral). May
May cause loose connection, spark and fire. cause spark and fire.

Required Action: Required Action:


Need to use proper size cable lugs. Need to make proper cable joint.

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Category: Highly Hazardous Observation B- Category: Highly Hazardous Observation B-


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Location: MDB-5,2nd Floor, Knitting Section, Location: DB-11,2nd Floor, Knitting Section,
New Building. New Building.
Observation:
Observation: Bunch of cable connected at live phase bus-
Connection without lug at earth bus-bar. May bar. May cause loose connection, spark and fire.
cause electric shock, spark & fire.
Required Action:
Required Action: Need to connect single cable in single Port.
Need to use proper size cable lugs.

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Category: Highly Hazardous Observation B- Category: Highly Hazardous Observation B-


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Location: DB-11,2nd Floor, Knitting Section, Location: DB-11,2nd Floor, Knitting Section,
New Building. New Building.

Observation: Observation:
Connections without lug at live neutral Connection without lug at earth bus-bar. May
bus-bar. May cause loose connection, cause electric shock, spark & fire.
spark and fire.
Required Action:
Required Action: Need to use proper size cable lugs.
Need to use proper size cable lugs. .

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Category: Highly Hazardous Observation B- Category: Highly Hazardous Observation B-


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Location: DB-12,2nd Floor, Knitting Section, Location: DB-12,2nd Floor, Knitting Section,
New Building. New Building.

Observation: Observation:
Bunch of cable connected at live phase bus- Connections without lug at live neutral bus-bar.
bar. May cause loose connection, spark and fire. May cause loose connection, spark and fire.

Required Action: Required Action:


Need to connect single cable in single Port. Need to use proper size cable lugs.
.

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Category: Highly Hazardous Observation B- Category: Highly Hazardous Observation B-


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Location: DB-13,2nd Floor, Knitting Section, Location: DB-13,2nd Floor, Knitting Section,
New Building. New Building.

Observation: Observation:
Connection without lug at earth bus-bar. May Bunch of cable connected at live Phase bus-bar.
cause electric shock, spark & fire. May cause loose connection, spark and fire.

Required Action: Required Action:


Need to use proper size cable lugs. Need to connect single cable in single Port.

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Chapter Six
Interpretation of Thermal
Images
&
Thermography

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Location: SQ Celsius Limited

Probable Cases and comments:

Case-1: "Probable Observation - Monitor and take action as necessary" - If


difference is more than 11 degrees and up to 18 degrees from measured Ambient
Temperature.

Case-2: "Certain Observation - Monitor and take actions at earliest convenient" -


If difference is more than 19 degrees and up to

38 degrees from measured Ambient Temperature.

Case-3: Critical Observation - Immediate correction required" - if difference is


more than 39 degrees from measured Ambient Temperature.

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Electrical Safety Assessment of SQ Celsius Limited

Measured
High Total
Ambient
Frame No. Temp Hot Comment Possible Reason
Temp
(C) Spots
(C)
a) 62.5 (a -j) Checking
(a f ) Certain
b) 57.8 and observation
Observation -
c) 59.4 required
Monitor and take
d) 58.7
actions at earliest
e) 48.8
convenient
IR003330 28 f) 49.0 10
g) 45.9
(g j) Probable
h) 42.1
Observation -
i) 46.0
Monitor and take
j) 45.6
action as necessary

a) 49.7 (a b ) Certain
b) 48.6 Observation -
c) 44.2 Monitor and take
d) 42.0 actions at earliest (a e) Checking

e) 45.8 convenient and observation


IR003331 28 05 required

(c e) Probable
Observation -
Monitor and take
action as necessary

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Electrical Safety Assessment of SQ Celsius Limited

Measure
d High Total
Frame
Ambien Temp Hot Comment Possible Reason
No.
t Temp (C) Spots
(C)
a 64.
) 0
b 61.
) 7
(a f) Certain
c 61. (a f) Checking and
Observation - Monitor
IR0033 ) 3 observation required
28 06 and take actions at
32 d 56.
earliest convenient
) 7
e 59.
) 2
f) 57.
0
(a) Certain (a d) Checking and
a 48.
Observation - Monitor observation required
) 3
and take actions at
b 44.
earliest convenient
IR0033 ) 8
28 04
33 c 42.
(b d) Probable
) 8
Observation - Monitor
d 40.
and take action as
) 8
necessary
IR0033 28 a 78. 08 (a) Critical (a h) Checking and
34 ) 9 Observation- Immediate observation required
b 57. correction required
) 9
c 65. (b - f) Certain
) 2 Observation - Monitor
d 54. and take actions at
) 3 earliest convenient
e 56.
) 3 (g h) Probable
f) 60. Observation - Monitor
g 9 and take action as

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) 45.
h 4
) 44.
9 necessary

Electrical Safety Assessment of SQ Celsius Limited

Measured
High Total
Frame Ambient
Temp Hot Comment Possible Reason
No. Temp
(C) Spots
(C)
(a) Probable (a) Checking and
IR00333 Observation - Monitor observation required
28 a) 40.1 01
5 and take action as
necessary
a) 68.1 (a) Critical (a f) Checking and
b) 59.6 Observation- Immediate observation required
c) 63.4 correction required
d) 53.2
IR00333 e) 54.5 (b - f) Certain
28 06
7 f) 57.3 Observation - Monitor
and take actions at
earliest convenient

a) 87.0 a-c) Device (CT)


(a - c) Critical
IR00333 b) 77.3 internal
28 03 Observation- Immediate
8 c) 79.6 problem/damage
correction required

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Electrical Safety Assessment of SQ Celsius Limited

Measure
d Total
Frame High Temp
Ambien Hot Comment Possible Reason
No. (C)
t Temp Spots
(C)
a 64.
) 0
b 61.
) 7
(a f) Certain
c 61. (a f) Checking and
Observation - Monitor
IR0033 ) 3 observation required
28 06 and take actions at earliest
32 d 56.
convenient
) 7
e 59.
) 2
f) 57.
0
a 48. (a) Certain Observation (a d) Checking and
) 3 - Monitor and take actions observation required
b 44. at earliest convenient
IR0033 ) 8
28 04
33 c 42. (b d) Probable
) 8 Observation - Monitor
d 40. and take action as
) 8 necessary
IR0033 28 a 78. 08 (a) Critical Observation- (a h) Checking and
34 ) 9 Immediate observation required
b 57. correction required
) 9
c 65. (b - f) Certain
) 2 Observation - Monitor
d 54. and take actions at earliest
) 3 convenient
e 56.
) 3 (g h) Probable
f) 60. Observation - Monitor
g 9 and take action as

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) 45.
h 4
) 44.
9
necessary

Chapter Seven
Result & Discussion Summary of the
inspection
Factory Name & Address: SQ Celsius Limited
Beraiderchala, Keowa, Maona, Sreepur
Gazipur, Bangladesh

Contact Person Details: Name: Rubaet Bin Aziz


Mob: 01673-919153
Email: rubaet.aziz@sqgc.com

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Nos. of Floor: 6 Nos (Two Building)


Total Floor Area in SFT: 246,000 SFT

Summary of Electrical System


Equipment Qty Equipment Qty
Transformer(Pole Mounted) 1 Nos. PFI Panel 1 No.
Generator 2 Nos. MDB 9 Nos.
HT panel 0 DB 26 Nos.
LT panel 4 Nos. SDB 7 Nos

Summary of Findings
Descriptive Photographic Thermal Time for
Classification of the Findings
Observation Observation Observation Resolution
Critical Observation 11 09 09 30 days
Highly Hazardous 5 102 --- 90 days
Observation
Hazardous Observation 6 21 --- 180 days

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Calculation of the Observation Rating


Total
Score for
Frequency
Classification of the Findings Symbol each Total Score
of
observation
Occurrence
Critical Observation A 10 29 290
Highly Hazardous Observation B 8 107 856
Hazardous Observation C 3 27 81
Grand Score in 2,46,000 SFT 1227
Score per 1,000 SFT 4.99

Final Result
Final grading
Grading according
Factory Name according to Special
to final Score
Consideration Factors
SQ Celsius Limited Hazardous Hazardous

Factory Grading Table Based on Observation and Consideration Factor


Status Compliant Hazardous Highly Hazardous Critical
Total Point 25.1 and
0 0.1 to 15 15.1 to 25
Scored Above

Major Findings:
1. If a lot of looping connections, connection without lug and no spare
MCB/MCCB is available in LT/MDB/DB/SDB then the factory will be
graded as Highly Hazardous.
2. If any Circuit having no protection with MCCB/MCB/Fuse then the factory will
be

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Highly Hazardous.
3. If any circuit having unknown load then the factory will be Highly Hazardous.
4. If the sub-station/Generator/Boiler room is or are in the factory building but
layout of these is not as per BNBC code, then the factory will be Highly
Hazardous.
5. If ordinary wooden enclosure used in electrical system then the factory will
be Critical.
6. If any single floor or part of a building is rated critical, then the entire
building is rated critical.

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Chapter Eight
Comparative Discussion with
the Audit Report of ACCORD
About the Accord

The Accord on Fire and Building Safety in Bangladesh (the Accord) was signed on
May 15th 2013. It is a five year independent, legally binding agreement between
global brands and retailers and trade unions designed to build a safe and healthy
Bangladeshi Ready Made Garment (RMG) Industry. The agreement was created in
the immediate aftermath of the Rana Plaza building collapse that led to the death of
more than 1100 people and injured more than 2000. In June 2013, an implementation
plan was agreed leading to the incorporation of the Bangladesh Accord Foundation in
the Netherlands in October 2013.

The agreement consists of six key components:

1. A five year legally binding agreement between brands and trade unions to
ensure a safe working environment in the Bangladeshi RMG industry

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2. An independent inspection program supported by brands in which workers and


trade unions are involved
3. Public disclosure of all factories, inspection reports and corrective action plans
(CAP)
4. A commitment by signatory brands to ensure sufficient funds are available for
remediation and to maintain sourcing relationships
5. Democratically elected health and safety committees in all factories to identify
and act on health and safety risks
6. Worker empowerment through an extensive training program, complaints
mechanism and right to refuse unsafe work.

Summary of the Audit


The SQ CELSIUS LTD consist of two numbers of two storied building and three
numbers of sheds. The buildings are sub divided into knitting, assembling, finishing,
sampling, etc. The sheds are used for Generator, boiler and ETP.
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.

Findings and Recommendations

Finding #: E- 1

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Category: DISTRIBUTION PANELS


Finding:
Panels placed close to each other. Obstructions for
operation and maintenance.
Recommendation:
Panels in electrical room or substation must be
arranged such that working on any one of the
panels must not obstruct access to other panels.
Panels in the control room are
Ensure safety for any person in the room.
closed to each other thats makes

Remediation Timeframe: Within 3 month uncomfortable for operators as well


as during maintenance.
Finding #: E- 2
Category: DISTRIBUTION PANELS
Finding:
Some of the distribution panel doors are not
connected with earth bond.
Recommendation:
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.
Remediation Timeframe: Within 1 month Panel door without earth bond.

Finding #: E- 3

Cables entering and leaving the panels are


not protected and supported but clamped
temporarily on walls
Category: CABLE RACEWAYS AND DUCTS

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Finding:
Cables entering and exiting distribution panels are
all loose and not supported in a tray / riser
Recommendations:
Cables must be supported in cable trays or laid in
trenches. Cables must be protected against physical
injury

Remediation Timeframe: Within 1 months

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Summary of the Present Study


Descriptive Photographic Thermal Time for
Classification of the Findings
Observation Observation Observation Resolution
Critical Observation 11 09 09 30 days
Highly Hazardous 5 102 --- 90 days
Observation
Hazardous Observation 6 21 --- 180 days

Key Features of the Study:


1. The study conducted total 163 observations to collect data from the company
to recommend on electrical safety system. To complete the observations, it has
been taken 180 days.
2. The observations were classified into three class. Total Critical observations
were 29 and time for resolution 30 days, highly hazardous observation were
107 and time for resolution 90 days and hazardous observations were total 27
and it has taken 180 days for resolution.
3. The study was identified the loopholes and takes proper steps to resolution.
4. Among this research there were gathered a vast collection of data on the
electrical safety system and major findings were pointed out from them.
5. In fact, the present research identified the faults which were providing to the
authority by specific recommendation to resolving as soon as possible. Hence,
the authority had taken proper steps as per the recommendation. After
completing resolutions, the study provided the final result as final query.

Compare with the Audit of ACCORD:


The company 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. In fact,
ACCORD found only 4 findings on their report which were recommended.

On the other hand, the present study surveyed the same company 3 months before
ACCORD and provided recommendation for the resolving faults and a sum of faults
were resolved that was 163. After a long inspection the present study conducted

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critical, highly hazardous and hazardous observation to finding the major and ordinary
problems. After completing 180 days observational research work the study express
the final result.

At summary of the comparison it should be stated that the present resolving all of the
major loopholes of the safety system. The further inspection in the company by
ACCORD had not found remarkable faults.

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Chapter Nine
Conclusion

Con
clusion

In general, safety audit examines and assesses all aspects of facility including
managements policy, philosophy, processes, operating procedures, safety
organization, documentation, personal protective equipment, equipment protection
systems, safety training and motivation. It thus involves identification and
assessment of electrical hazards and offer suitable recommendations for their
elimination or minimization. It could be prepared based on various applicable
statutory and no statutory standards and codes of practice. Good engineering practice
found during other ES audits in similar installations can also be included in the

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checklists. International standards such as IEEE and NFPA can also referred
wherever found necessary. Another important aspect in referring to various standards
is the possible confusion in reconciling a safety recommendation. The factors listed
below are to be considered while suggesting a recommendation, if contradicting
statements are mentioned in rules / standards.
Compliance to statutory requirements
Safety of the people and the plant
Non-Statutory Standards (national and international)
The experience gained by the ESA team members is a very crucial factor in the
compilation of audit checklists. Experienced and competent team members can offer
many practical, cost-effective safety suggestions and solutions.

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References:

Bangladesh National Building Code 2006


Bangladesh Electricity Rules 1937
Appropriate parts of the NFPA 70 (an American standard) Edition 2011.
Electrical Safety Audit (ESA) What & When and Why & How of it. For
Electrical Risk Management By Dr. A. M. Salsingikar, Ph.D.
ACCORD (On Fire and Building Safety in Bangladesh) guideline
http://accord.fairfactories.org/ffcweb/Web/ManageSuppliers/InspectionReport
sEnglish.aspx

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