Ready Made Garments (RMG) Facilities Inspections
NMCI Bangladesh Ltd. has a fully dedicated
inspection/engineering team to carry out Safety Inspections. NMCI Bangladesh
has already conducted a number of RMG facilities inspections.
NMCI
inspection report offers compliances of international standards as well as
comprehensive guidance in improvement on health, safety and environmental
issues for readymade garments industries.
Safety Inspection carried out by our
inspectors cover the following:
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Examination of the safety management system
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Facilities and activities of the
organization on safety aspects
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Assess the prevailing hazards
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The level of prevention, protection and
emergency management
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Prepare a recommendation to upgrade safety
inputs to avert mishaps and limit consequences
The objective of safety inspection is to:
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Verify compliance with established
standards (regulations, internal policies and industry wise standards of
practice)
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Identify deviation from designed and
planned operating and maintenance procedure and standards.
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Identify conditions or operating procedures
that could lead to an accident and significant losses to life & property.
The recent disastrous incidents which caused
huge loss of lives and properties in Bangladesh have compelled NMCI
Bangladesh to strengthen its team and processes, specifically to take care
of the shortfalls identified in RMG facilities in Bangladesh.
NMCI’s
Comprehensive Inspection work scope includes review of:
Given
below is NMCI’s scope of approaching:
A)
Structural Inspection:
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Obtain information regarding the Design,
Construction, Maintenance, History of the building:
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Foundation
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Basement
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Roof
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Interior
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Exterior
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Foundation Basement
Roof
Interior
Exterior
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Assess the structural adequacy of the
building by checking the structural plans and calculations and
reconstructing the structural plans;
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Carry out tests on the construction
materials used and structural elements of the building;
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Conduct load test on parts of the building
as and when necessary;
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Recommend proper safety precautionary and
remedial measures to restore the structural stability and integrity of the
building structure.
Inspector’s documentation includes:
A) Fire
Safety Inspection:
The inspection is aimed at reviewing the
implemented Standards which should establish minimum criteria to minimize
danger to life from the effects of fire including smoke, heat, and toxic
gases created during a fire.
The following major areas are checked during
the inspections:
Check if there are adequate:
Check records/Cards:
Check:
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Placement of Fire Extinguishers are
well Marked
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Fire Extinguishers are securely placed
on easily accessible wall area
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If Routine Evacuation Drill is
conducted
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If Management and workers have been
adequately trained
Check:
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All Exit paths are well marked
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All Exit Paths are unobstructed
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Ventilations installed
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Only authorized people have access to
relevant sections of the building
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Visitors Log Book is available
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First Aid Training is provided
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Security Personnel available
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Adequate CCTV system Installed
Inspector’s documentation includes:
A)
Electrical Inspection:
Electrical
Plan and its implementation is another important area for the overall
Safety Inspection.
Obtain Electrical Plan and Check:
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Plan
approved
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All
electrical outlets are per CODE
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Circuit Breaker
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Switch Box
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All
switches functions
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Access obstructed
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No
damaged socket plug and/ or switches
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No
damaged and / or exposed electrical wiring
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Emergency Lights installed in each floor, hallway, stairs and all exit
points
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All
Electrical Panels are well marked and covered
Inspector’s documentation includes:
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