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INITIAL FIRE ASSESSMENT REPORT (FAR)

Factory Name: THE ROSE GARMENTS DESIGNER LTD

Address: N. Islam Center, Mazar Road, Dhakkhin Khan Uttara,Dhaka Dhaka Dhaka Bangladesh

Assessor: Emkay Enterprises LTD

Date: 09 Jun 2014

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The Alliance for Bangladesh Worker Safety /19

Introduction to the Report

The following report contains a site profile and summary of non-conformities identified during an onsite assessment commissioned by theAlliance for Bangladesh Worker Safety (Alliance) and conducted by a third-party Qualified Assessment Firm (QAF). The assessment wasconducted against the Alliance for Bangladesh Worker Safety Assessment Protocols (APs) and Fire Safety and Structural Integrity Standard,which is harmonized with the factory assessment guidelines developed by Bangladesh University of Engineering and Technology (BUET) forthe Bangladesh National Tripartite Plan of Action (NTPA). The goal of the Alliance process is to provide clear and practical technicalrequirements by which Bangladeshi Ready Made Garment (RMG) Factories producing for Alliance members may be consistently and fairlyevaluated for fire, structural, and electrical safety in a non-duplicative manner. Each assessment will prompt action plans that will be used byRMG factories to systematically and sustainably improve safety conditions for garment workers. Beyond tracking and reporting on actionsteps taken in a transparent manner, the Alliance organization and its members will seek to further support factory improvements throughtechnical assistance, training, implementation support for functional Worker Committees, and in some cases financial assistance and wagesupport for workers if factories are closed for remediation.

The contents of the report do not constitute a guarantee of compliance with the applicable laws, the Alliance Standard or the absolute orcontinued safety against fire, electrical and/or structural integrity issues that may lead to injury or loss of life. The report is designed to providea non-exhaustive summary of risk issues, based on a limited sampling and duration of time onsite by the named QAF. Neither the QAF northe Alliance can certify or guarantee the quality, outcome, or effectiveness of actions taken in response to the report.

For more information and report feedback please go to: www.bangladeshworkersafety.org.

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THE ROSE GARMENTS DESIGNER LTD

Address: N. Islam Center, Mazar Road, Dhakkhin Khan Uttara, Dhaka DhakaDhaka Bangladesh

Assessor: Emkay EnterprisesLTD

Date: 09 Jun 2014



GENERAL INFORMATION

General Information

Factory Name: THE ROSE GARMENTS DESIGNER LTD

Address: N. Islam Center, Mazar Road, Dhakkhin Khan Uttara, Dhaka Dhaka Dhaka Bangladesh

Country: Bangladesh

Province: Dhaka

City: Dhaka

Zip Code:

Audit Duration: 1 Days 0 Hours

Re-Audit: Re-Audit After 0 Months

Draft Report Date: 1 July 2014

Final Report Date: To be filled out by the “Alliance QA” representative

Are all Action ItemsFrom PreviousAssessmentCompleted?:

N/A

Buildings in Complex: 2 (One Main building and One Ancillary building).

Is the building(s) ownedor rented by the Factory:

Rented

Number of BuildingLevels (Stories):

Main building: 6 stories (G+5) [RCC building with prefabricated steel shed on roof deck.]

Approximate BuildingArea (SF):

37,118

Date of BuildingConstruction:

1998 to 1999

Date of Last BuildingRenovation/Addition:

2013

Ancillary Structures inComplex:

1

Approximate AncillaryStructures Area (SF):

540

Number of Occupants: 695

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Number of AncillaryLevels (Stories):

Ancillary building-1: Single story tin shed room

Occupancy Type: Main building: Ground floor: Occupancy Type-H2 (Store), Occupancy Type-K (Generator and substation),Occupancy Type-B2 (Child care) and Occupancy Type-F1 (Office), 1st floor: Occupancy Type-G2 (RMGfactory) and Occupancy Type-F1 (Office), 2nd floor: Occupancy Type-G2 (RMG factory) and OccupancyType-K (Boiler), 3rd to 5th floor: Occupancy Type-G2 (RMG factory) and 6th floor: Occupancy Type-E3(Dinning). Ancillary building-1: Occupancy Type-H2 (Wastage store).

Construction Type: Main Building: Type-1 (RCC frame) from ground floor to 5th floor and non-rated structure (Prefabricated steelshed rest on RCC columns) at roof deck. Ancillary building-1: Non-rated structure (5 in. brick wall with bambooframe tin shed roof.)

Height of HighestOccupied Floor LevelAbove Grade:

Main Building: The total height of the building above grade was 24.39 m (80 ft) (Ground floor+5+Steel shed onroof deck) and the highest occupiable floor level was 19.20 m (63 ft.). Ancillary structure was single storyshed.

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ASSESSMENT FINDINGS

Fire Protection Construction

Question: Are openings and penetrations through rated walls and/or assembliesprotected?

Priority Level: High

Non-Compliance Level: 3

Description: Not in compliance with Alliance Standards Part 4 Section 4.6 OpeningProtective and Section 4.7 Penetrations: North-West exits were not fullyprotected by continuously fire rated assemblies. Unprotected window wasnoticed in the common wall of finished goods store and Daycare at Groundfloor.

Source of Findings: Photograph: 01. No door at South-West exits, 02. Unprotected window on thecommon wall of finished goods store and Daycare.

Suggested Plan ofAction:

Install fire rated door assemblies at all exits. Provide required fire resistancerated opening protection (Door, Window, Hatch Cover, etc.) at opening andpenetration through fire rated walls and/or assemblies or closed theunprotected openings by fire-resistance rated barrier as per Alliance Standard.Consult a qualified fire protection engineer to design the required ratedopening protection.

Suggested DeadlineDate:

02 Sep 2014

Standard: Includes doors, windows, ducts, piping, etc. Reference Alliance Standards Part4 Section 4.6 Opening Protectives and Section 4.7 Penetrations

Question: Is each floor separated with a fire-resistive rated construction barrier?



Description: Typical slab thickness was 150 mm. Unprotected penetrations were foundnear South-West stair at 3rd and 4th floor roof slab and at boiler room roofslab.

Source of Findings: Photograph: 01. Unprotected penetration at 3rd floor roof slab, 02.Unprotected penetration at boiler room roof slab.


Provide 2.5 hour (as rating of 150 mm thick RCC slab is 2.5-hours) fire-resistive rated penetration protection for floor assemblies in accordance withAlliance Standard Sections 4.7. Sealing materials shall meet the testingrequirements of ASTM E 119 and NFPA 251. Consult a qualified fire protectionengineer to design the required penetration systems.

Suggested Deadline 31 Dec 2014

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Standard: Reference Alliance Standards Part 4 Section 4.5 Separation

Question: Are exit enclosures provided with fire-resistive rated construction barriers?



Description: Not in compliance with Alliance Standards Part 4 Section 4.5 Separation: Exitswere not fully protected by continuous fire rated assemblies. The building was6 stories (Ground Floor+5+Steel shed on roof deck), walls of East-Middlestairwell were 5 in. masonry brick wall and outward opening fire doors withglass viewer panel were installed in most of the exits leading to this stairwelland walls of South-West stairwell were 5 in. masonry brick walls and withoutexit door directly open to the production floors. Some fire doors were singleleaf and some were double leaves. But in the supplied certificate of fire doormentioned only for single leaf.

Source of Findings: Photograph: 01. Fire door of East-Middle stairwell, 02. No door at exitenclosure of West-South stairwell.


Provide 2-hours fire-resistive rated construction barriers at exit enclosures with1.5-hours fire-rated opening protection (Door, window, etc.). The new fire rateddoor will side-hinging swinging opening in the direction of egress type, withauto closure and panic bar and without locking arrangement. Minimum width ofnew fire rated door will 1.0 m. Every door in a stair enclosure serving morethan 4 stories needs to provide with re-entry provision. Doors need to be freefrom general locking arrangements. . Fire doors assemblies need to conformas per NFPA 252, BS 476 Part 22, EN 1364-1, GB 12955-2008, or IS 3614Part II. Consult a qualified fire protection engineer to design the required ratedconstruction barriers with opening protection.


02 Sep 2014


Question: Are separations between hazards provided with fire-resistive ratedconstruction barriers.

Priority Level: Medium


Description: Not in compliance with Alliance Standards Part 4 Section 4.5 Separation:Unprotected generator room was noticed at ground floor and the wastagestore at Ancillary structure was unprotected open to the egress rout of East-Middle stair.

Source of Findings: Photograph: 01. Unprotected generator room, 02. Unprotected wastage store.


1. Rooms used for housing generator shall be separated from the surroundingoccupancy with a minimum 2.0 hour fire rated construction with 1.5 hour firerated opening protection. 1. Rooms used for storing combustible materialsshall be separated from the surrounding occupancy with a minimum 1.0 hour

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fire rated construction with 0.75 hour fire rated opening protection. Consult aqualified fire protection engineer to design the required rated constructionbarrier with opening protection.


02 Sep 2014


Question: Certificates of Occupancy for each building have been issued and are on file.

Priority Level: Low


Description: Occupancy certificate for buildings were not available during this inspection.

Source of Findings: Document Review: By checking documents it was found that factory doesn'thave any occupancy certificate.


Apply to RAJUK for issuance of the Certificates of Occupancy for mainbuilding and ancillary structure according to building use. Pursue the matter toexpedite.


21 Aug 2014

Standard: Are certificates of occupancy provided for each building or ancillary structure?

Fire Protection Systems

Question: Does the building have a Standpipe System?



Description: Not in Compliance with Alliance Standard Part 5, Section 5.4: Class-I standpipe hose connection (65 mm dia.) was found at South-West stairwell but nostand pipe hose connection was found at occupied roof, East-Middle stairwell,and inside the floors.

Source of Findings: Photograph: Class-I standpipe hose system at South-West stairwell.


Install a standpipe system at required locations designed by a qualified fireprotection engineer. Modify or install the standpipe System (Class-I and class-II) to meet the requirements of Alliance standard's section 5.4. Once standpipesystem is installed in accordance with NFPA 14, adjust and install signage atrequired locations and on required equipment. Signage must comply withNFPA 14. Consult a qualified fire protection engineer before modify orinstalling a new system.


02 Sep 2014

Standard: Does the building have a standpipe system installed where required. Alliance

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Standard Part 5 Section 5.4.2

Question: Are notification and initiation devices for the fire alarm system installed atrequired locations based on occupancy type?



Description: Not in compliance. Pull stations at egress points: Centralized fire alarms weresystem installed. Both pull station and piano switches were used as fire alarmcall points. Audible and Visual devices: No visual alarm was noticed.

Source of Findings: Photograph: Piano switch as fire alarm call point.


Install initiating devices and notification appliances as required by the AllianceStandard and NFPA 72. This includes electrical supervision of all valvescontrolling fire protection systems (sprinklers, fire pumps, water supplies, etc.).Connect devices to an automatic fire alarm and detection system for thefacility. All fire alarm installations shall be submitted for review by the Allianceprior to commencement of installation.


02 Sep 2014

Standard: Pull stations at egress points, smoke detectors in air handling equipment,visual and audible devices spaced appropriately based on occupancy type.Reference NFPA 72

Question: Are hangers, bracing, and restraints properly installed and supporting thesystem piping?



Description: Not in compliance with NFPA 13 Chapter 9 Hanging, Bracing, and Restraint ofSystem Piping : Sprinkler system piping were only fitted with U-clamp, noangular or sway bracing were fitted during inspection.

Source of Findings: Photograph: Sprinkler system piping fitted with U-clamps only.


The hangers, bracing, and restraint of sprinkler piping system shall be designmodify and installed as per NFPA 13 chapter 9. Assign a qualified fireprotection system designer for that modification.


25 Dec 2014

Standard: Reference NFPA 13 Chapter 9 Hanging, Bracing, and Restraint of SystemPiping.

Question: All valves controlling the automatic sprinkler systems are electricallysupervised by a listed fire alarm system control unit.


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Description: Not in compliance with Alliance Standard Part 5 Section 5.3.5 Supervision andAlarms. Fire alarm control unit was available but valves of automatic sprinklersystems were not connected with the control panel and not electricallysupervised

Source of Findings: Visual Assessment: Valves of automatic sprinkler systems were not connectedwith fire alarm control panel during this inspection.


All valves controlling automatic sprinkler systems, fire pumps, and watersupply systems shall be electrically supervised by a listed fire alarm systemcontrol unit as per Alliance Standard Part 5 Section 5.3.5 Supervision andAlarms and NFPA 13 chapter 7 System requirements. Assign a qualified fireProtection engineer for these purposes.


25 Dec 2014

Standard: Reference Alliance Standard Part 5 Section 5.3.5 Supervision and Alarms.

Question: Are fire department connections provided and clearly identified for the FireProtection Systems?



Description: Fire department connections were available but identification marking was notavailable during visit.

Source of Findings: Photograph: Fire department connections without marking.


Provide identification mark on fire department connections.


07 Aug 2014

Standard: Alliance Standard Part 5 Section 5.5.4 Fire Department Connections

Question: Fire extinguishers are inspected, tested, and maintained as required.



Description: Only the inspection checklists with the monthly dates on each extinguisherwere being verified by the fire safety officer. Not all of the requirements ofNFPA 10 were being checked. While interviewing the person responsible forthis it was found that only the pressure gauges (where available) andexpiration dates are being checked.

Source of Findings: Document Review: Only the inspection checklists with the monthly dates oneach extinguisher were being verified by the fire safety officer.

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Establish an inspection, testing, and maintenance program for all fireextinguishers. Program shall be comply with the requirements of NFPA 10chapter 7.


21 Aug 2014

Standard: NFPA 10 Chapter 7

Question: Are identification signs for the sprinkler system installed at the requiredlocations?

Priority Level: Low


Description: Not in compliance with Alliance Standards Part 5 Section 5.3.3 Installationrequirement: No identification signs for the required components of sprinklersystem were found during inspection.

Source of Findings: Visual Assessment: No identification sign for sprinkler system was foundduring this assessment.


Provide identification signs with permanently marked water proof metal or rigidplastic to the required components of sprinkler system as per NFPA 13,chapter-6 System components and hardware.


25 Dec 2014

Standard: Reference NFPA 13

Question: Does the automatic sprinkler system have an approved audible deviceactivated by waterflow equal to the flow of one sprinkler?

Priority Level: Low


Description: Not in compliance with Alliance Standards Part 5 Section 5.3.5.2 Alarms: NoAudible device was connected with the sprinkler system during inspection.

Source of Findings: Visual Assessment: No audible device was connected with the sprinklerSystem.


Install an approved audible device connected to every automatic sprinklersystem, which will activate by water flow equal to the flow of one sprinkler.Where a fire alarm system is installed, activation of the water flow need to beActivated the fire alarm system. These arrangement need to be design andImplement as per NFPA 13 chapter 7 System requirements. Assign a qualifiedFire protection engineer for these purposes.


25 Dec 2014

Standard: Reference Alliance Standards Part 5 Section 5.3.5.2 Alarms.

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Question: Are inspection, maintenance, and testing procedures of the standpipe andhose system documented and up to date? Including inspection and testing ofhoses if provided.

Priority Level: Low


Description: No documents of inspection, testing, and maintenance procedures of thestandpipe system has found during the day of inspection.

Source of Findings: Document Review: No plan or record have been found during this inspection.


Establish an inspection, testing, and maintenance program for the standpipeand hose system. Program need to be comply with the requirements of NFPA25.


02 Sep 2014

Standard: Reference NFPA 25 Chapter 6 Standpipe and Hose Systems Table 6.1.1.2

Question: Are inspection, maintenance, and testing procedures of the fire pumpdocumented and up to date?

Priority Level: Low


Description: No documents of inspection, testing, and maintenance procedures of firepump has been found during the day of inspection.

Source of Findings: Document Review: No document has been shown during this visit.


Establish an inspection, testing, and maintenance program for the fire pump.Program must comply with NFPA 25.


02 Sep 2014

Standard: Reference NFPA 25 Chapter 8 Fire Pumps

Question: Are inspection, maintenance, and testing procedures of the sprinkler systemdocumented and up to date?

Priority Level: Low


Description: Not in compliance with Alliance Standards Part 5 Section 5.3.6 Testing andmaintenance: No plan and record of inspection, maintenance and testing ofthe sprinkler system were found during inspection.

Source of Findings: Document Review: No inspection, maintenance, and testing documents ofexisting sprinkler system have been shown during this assessment.

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Establish an inspection, maintenance, and testing program for the sprinklerSystem. Program shall be comply with the requirements of NFPA 25.


25 Dec 2014

Standard: Reference NFPA 25 Chapter 5 Sprinkler Systems Table 5.1.1.2

Means of Egress

Question: Doors are not locked in the direction of egress under any conditions. All hasps,locks, slide bolts, and other locking devices have been removed whererequired.



Description: Not in compliance with Alliance Standard Part 6 Section 6.8.2. Doors in thepath of egress were unlocked in the direction of egress only in working hour.Hasps, locks, other locking devices were available on doors.

Source of Findings: Photograph: Locking arrangement in door.


Doors shall be kept lock free in the direction of egress under all conditions. Allhasps, locks, slide bolts, and other locking devices shall be removed whereinstalled.


17 Jul 2014

Standard: Alliance Standards Part 6 Section 6.8 Doors and Gates

Question: Doors along the path of egress have a minimum width of 0.8 m (32 in) andhave required ratings.



Description: Not in compliance. The minimum widths of doors were measured more than0.8 m (32 in) in all floors. Only one exit door at each floor was fire door leadingto the East-Middle stairwell and there were no door at the 2nd exits leading tothe South-West stairwell.

Source of Findings: Photograph: No door at exit leading to the South-West stairwell.


Provide fire rated door in all rated exit stair enclosures. Fire door shall be ofthe side-hinged, swinging, self-closing type and shall swing in the direction ofegress. Door shall have a minimum clear width of 1.0 m (39 in.). Consult aqualified a fire protection engineer to design the fire rated door.


02 Sep 2014

Standard: Alliance Standard Part 6 Section 6.5.6 Minimum Widths. Increased occupant

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loads will require a door width greater than 0.8 m.

Question: All doors in a means of egress are of the side-hinged swinging type.



Description: Not in compliance with Alliance standards Part 6 Section 6.8 Doors and Gates.Collapsible gate was installed in the main exits of this building.

Source of Findings: Photograph: Collapsible gate.


Replace all non-compliant doors and frames in the means of egress with sideswinging doors in accordance with Alliance Standard Section 6.8.Replacement doors shall be listed, approved, self-closing, fire rated doorassemblies (door and frame) with latching panic hardware.


02 Sep 2014


Question: Changes in elevation of walking surfaces do not exceed 6.35 mm (1/4 in)unless provided with a beveled slope of 1 in 2 that does not exceed 12.7 mm(1/2 in).



Description: Not in compliance with Alliance Standard Part 6 Section 6.3.4 WalkingSurfaces: Thresholds were found in many of the exit without beveled slope.

Source of Findings: Photograph: Threshold in the exit.


Provide a uniform slope/ramp for the walking surface. Slope shall not exceed 1in 20 in the direction of travel. Any changes in elevation (protrusions or lips)must not exceed 1/4 in.


02 Sep 2014

Standard: Alliance Standard Part 6 Section 6.3.4 Walking Surfaces

Question: Every door in a stair enclosure serving more than 5 stories is provided with re-entry unless it meets the requirements of Alliance Standards Part 6 Section6.8.3.1.



Description: The building was 6 stories (Ground Floor+5+Steel shed on roof deck). Exitdoors of East-Middle stair enclosure were outward opening fire doors withglass viewer panel without re-entry provision and no exit doors were installed

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at the exits leading to the South-West stair enclosure. This is not incompliance with Alliance Standards Part 6 Section 6.8 Doors and Gates.

Source of Findings: Photograph: No provision for re-entry in stair enclosure door.


Every door in a stair enclosure serving more than 5 stories shall be provide re-entry provision as per Alliance Standards Part 6 Section 6.8 Doors and Gates.Re-entry floor and door shall be marked with proper signage.


02 Sep 2014


Question: All occupied roofs are provided with parapets or guards with a minimum heightof 1067 mm (42 in.).



Description: Parapets were provided in the occupied roof but the height of parapet wasmeasured 863.6 mm (34 in).

Source of Findings: Photograph: 34 in. height parapet at roof.


Provide parapet in every occupied roofs with same fire rating of outer wall ofthe building with a minimum height of 1067 mm (42 in.).


21 Sep 2014

Standard: Alliance Standard Part 6 Section 12 Handrails and Guards

Question: Emergency power for means of egress illumination is verified at least once peryear. If battery operated lights are used, these lights are tested on a monthlybasis. Functional testing of battery powered lights is provided for a minimum90 min once per year.



Description: No testing plan or records were available during visit.

Source of Findings: Document Review: No document has shown during this inspection.


Develop a testing and maintenance program that ensures the emergencypower for all egress lighting is verified at least once per year. If battery-operated lights are used, these lights shall be tested on a monthly basis.Functional testing of battery powered lights shall be provided for a minimum 90min once per year.


07 Aug 2014

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Standard: Alliance Standards Part 10 Section 10.12 Illumination of Exit Signs and MeansOf Escape Lighting

Question: Emergency power for exit signs is tested at least once per year. If batteryoperated, these lights are tested on a monthly basis. Functional testing ofbattery powered signs is provided for a minimum 90 min once per year.



Description: Not in compliance with Alliance Standard Part 10 Section 10.12.1.4. No testingplan or records were available during visit.

Source of Findings: Document Review: No testing plan and records has been shown duringassessment


Develop a testing and maintenance program that ensures the emergencypower for exit signs is tested at least once per year. If battery operated signsare used, these lights are tested on a monthly basis. Functional testing ofbattery powered signs is provided for a minimum 90 min once per year.


02 Sep 2014

Standard: Alliance Standard Part 10 Section 10.12 Illumination of Exit Signs and MeansOf Escape.

Question: Handrails are provided on both sides of each stairway. Intermediate handrailsare provided when the stair width exceeds 2.2 m (87 in.). Handrails are notmounted lower than 760 mm (30 in.) or higher than 1100 mm (44 in.).



Description: Not in compliance with Alliance Standard Part 6 Section 6.9 Stairs and 6.12Handrails and Guards: Handrails were provided only on open side in the stair-1 & 2 with height 914.4 mm (36 in).

Source of Findings: Photograph: Handrail on open sides at stair-1


Install handrails on the both side of the stairs. A minimum height of 865 mm(34 in.) and a maximum height of 965 mm (38 in.) as measured from theleading edge of the tread need to be maintained when installing new handrails.The spacing between vertical members will not exceed 200 mm (8 inch).


02 Sep 2014

Standard: Alliance Standard Part 6 Section 6.9 Stairs and 6.12 Handrails and Guards

Question: Occupant loads are posted for every assembly and production floor in aconspicuous space near the main point of egress.


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Description: Not in compliance with Alliance Standards Part 6 Section 6.4.4 Posting ofOccupant Load: Occupant loads were not posted for any assembly andproduction floor in a conspicuous space near the main point of egress.

Source of Findings: Visual Assessment: No signage of occupant load was found during thisinspection.


Post the occupant load for every assembly and production floor in aconspicuous space near the main exit or exit access doorway for the space.


24 Jul 2014

Standard: Alliance Standards Part 6 Section 6.4.4 Posting of Occupant Load

Question: Stair designation signs are provided at each floor entrance from the stair to thefloor in English and Bengali. Signs indicate the name of the stair and the floorlevel. Signs are posted adjacent to the door.

Priority Level: Low


Description: No stair designation sign was posted in any of the stairs.

Source of Findings: Visual Assessment: Stair designation sign was not found during thisinspection.


Provide stair designation signs at each floor entrance from the all stairs to thefloor in English and Bengali. Signs shall be indicate the name of the stair andthe floor level.


07 Aug 2014

Standard: Alliance Standard Part 6 Section 6.9 Stairs

Fire Safety Programs

Question: Are the required number of people trained and certified in fire fighting, first aid,and rescue training by the appropriate authority.



Description: 40 workers have taken training from Fire Service and Civil Defence authorityout of 640 workers. Certificates are under process.

Source of Findings: Document Review: Record of training of Fire Service and Civil Defenceauthority.


Provide training for the required number of people (25%) certified infirefighting, first aid, and rescue training by the appropriate authority.

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25 Dec 2014

Standard: Alliance Standard Part 13 Human Element Programs

Question: An emergency evacuation plan has been developed and communicated to allemployees.



Description: An emergency evacuation plan has not been developed and communicated toall employees.

Source of Findings: Document Review: No document related to emergency evacuation plan hasbeen shown during inspection.


Develop an emergency evacuation plan which includes all componentsrequired by the Alliance Standards and communicate the plan to allemployees.


07 Aug 2014

Standard: Alliance Standards Part 13 Section 13.1 Fire Safety Director

Question: Training programs are implemented and documented in accordance with theAlliance Safety Training Curriculum.



Description: The factory has not received the Alliance Safety Training Curriculum fromAlliance till the date of inspection and not conducted safety training curriculumas per Alliance Standards Part 13.

Source of Findings: Document Review: No document has been shown during this assessment.


Implement and document training programs in accordance with the AllianceSafety Training Curriculum.


25 Dec 2014

Standard: Alliance Standards Part 13

Question: A Fire Safety Director position has been filled.

Priority Level: Low


Description: Fire safety director position has not been filled. Executive officer act as a Fire

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safety and Security officer.

Source of Findings: Document Review: No post of fire safety director was available.


Create a Fire Safety Director position and fill the position with an individual thathas had sufficient training to be able to carry the required duties.


25 Dec 2014


Question: Fire Department pre-planning has been completed.

Priority Level: Low


Description: Fire Department pre-planning has not been completed.

Source of Findings: Document Review: No document related to Fire Department pre-planning hasbeen shown during this inspection.


Complete fire department pre-planning activities with the local Fire Service andCivil Defence.


07 Aug 2014


Question: A written housekeeping policy is established and enforced.

Priority Level: Low


Description: A written housekeeping policy was not established and enforced.

Source of Findings: Document Review: No housekeeping policy plan has been shown duringinspection.


Establish written corporate and plant policies on housekeeping to ensurescheduled cleaning for floor, wall, ceiling, supply and return air ventilationsystems. Promptly reschedule skipped cleanings. Provide a documented lineof authority for authorizing a cleaning delay and rescheduling. As a generalrule the maximum tolerable deposit thickness for loose fluffy lint is 13 mm (½in.) over a maximum of 46.5 m2 (500 ft2). Limit dense deposits to 6 mm (¼ in.)and oil saturated deposits to 3.2 mm (⅛ in.).


25 Dec 2014

Standard: Alliance Standards Part 13 Section 13.6 Housekeeping

Question: A hot-work permit program has been established.

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Priority Level: Low


Description: No hot-work permit program has been established. During visit no hot workwas being planned or performed.

Source of Findings: Document Review: No document has been shown during this assessment.


Develop a hot work permit program. The program must comply with therequirements of NFPA 51B.


25 Dec 2014

Standard: Alliance Standards Part 13 Section 13.4 Hot Work Permit and NFPA 51B

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