by Engr. Kh. Mashiur Rahman | Aug 27, 2019 | Embroidery
Hand Stitching Machine
The activities of Hand Stitching Machine carried out in a production hall are often of a very diverse nature and the required lighting level (illumination) can vary accordingly. It is potentially inefficient to take the spots with the highest lighting requirement as the basis for the lighting of the entire hall. Instead, it is better to adjust the lighting to the specific needs of the different activities that are being carried out. The lighting of specific work places can contribute to an optimized situation, both from a comfort and an energy efficiency point of view. iii …
Auditing the stitching operations and stitched garments as per the required. In addition, light switches can be installed both separately in the halls as well as over individual workplaces to use the electricity more efficiently. For workplaces of Hand Stitching Machine close to the window, this measure is especially relevant where the worker can switch off the light over his/her workplace. Helping cutting department’s personnel to implement new solutions and systems. Energy savings depend on the required level of lighting at the work place and the level to which the overall lighting of the production hall can be reduced. Communicating with stitching operators about the requirements of a style / buyer. Recommending area in – charge about line and system planning techniques to obtain better quality.
Reporting to Quality Manager about any problem (or Forthcoming problem) in stitching department and suggesting the solutions for the same. Keeping supervisors and checkers aware of quality requirements of style / buyer. Moreover, a central lighting control system can be installed to be able to switch off the lighting system of an entire building at a given moment (e.g., at lunchtime or during the night). Helping stitching department’s personnel to implement new solutions and systems. The occupants of the building can individually switch the lights on again when they need it. An example can be given from a garment manufacturing industry in which there are number of workstations (stitching machines) in one big hall. The unit had earlier only hall lighting provisions (quite elaborate) but still the workers felt need for improvement in lighting at the work station. Realizing this each work station was provided with CFL light right at the workstation and reduced the hall lighting drastically. The industry also went in to utilize the solar lighting by modifying the work stations layout. These measures had resulted in reducing the electrical energy consumption and better lighting conditions of Hand Stitching Machine
QA QC
- Discussing the job work requirements of a style with the Quality Manager in advance.
- Communicating the style requirements and quality standard requirements with the vendors doing job work.
- Approving the samples produced by the various vendors in consultation with Quality Manager.
- Assisting Q.A (Stitching) in his work.
- Auditing the stitching operation and stitched garments and reporting the problems to Quality Manager.
- Discussing the style / buyer related quality requirements with Q.A and communicating the same to supervisors / checkers / operators.
- Other than the above mentioned individual responsibilities the Quality Assurance team also performs following functions:
- Assisting R & D team for its work on forthcoming styles.
- Making discussions and taking decisions on problems rose to suggest corrective / preventive action.
- Maintaining the discipline and work environment in the garments production area and assisting the compliance department.
- Fulfilling any other requirements that got raised due to introduction of new styles / buyers.
- Visiting the vendors’ premises to communicate the requirements to the individual job worker or in case of any quality related problem with the vendor.
- Auditing the product delivered by the vendors and analyzing it time to time for performance rating of vendors and deciding about the company’s policy about a particular vendor.
by Engr. Kh. Mashiur Rahman | Mar 23, 2019 | Embroidery
External Calibration
Internal and External Calibration -The metal detection machines are re-calibrated each year by Package Care. The Maintenance Manager ensures, when alerted that Package Care are contacted for repair and re-calibration. Re-calibration and repair is recorded and records are kept with the metal detection machine. Read also Pressure Gauges Calibration Apparatus sss
- The master rule is re-calibration yearly by an accredited body.
- The purpose of this procedure is to ensure that all measuring equipment consistently give readings of known accuracy.
- This procedure applies to inspection, measuring and test equipment currently used for verification activities.
- The Maintenance, Fabric Technologist & Quality Assurance Managers are responsible for ensuring this procedure is adhered to.
- The master rule is kept in the Q.A. Managers office.
- All the Laboratory equipments are re-calibrated every year.
Internal Calibration
- All rulers and measuring tapes are calibrated by the Q.A. Manager using the master rule they are then marked that they have been calibrated and a calibration log is kept by the Q.A. Manager all rulers and measures are re-calibrated every year.
- Relevant personnel are responsible for ensuring only calibrated rulers and measures are used.
- Light boxes are checked every six months. This is recorded and kept with the light box.
- Light boxes are re-painted every year or more if the light box has been scuffed.
- Light boxes are kept free from dust to ensure the minimum of maintenance.
by Engr. Kh. Mashiur Rahman | Mar 23, 2019 | Embroidery
Personal Protective Equipment’s
Various types of personal protective equipments and clothing’s are extensively used by the personnel working in industries as protective measures against injury (both fatal and non-fatal). The ideal personal .protective equipments and clothing’s are those which are safe, convenient to users (i.e. light, easy to wear etc.), economical, durable, free from discomfort when in use and easy to clean. Various types of personal protective equipments and clothing’s along with their specific application to different body parts or body organs or body as a whole are being mentioned and described as follows:
Head Protection:
The following personal protective equipments are extensively used by the personnel for the protection of head (including hairs and ears) Read Sop of Personal Protective Equipment
Helmets – These must be strong and sturdy enough to save
workers from head injury especially due to falling objects, flying splinters,
rotating machine parts etc. Metal (steel) helmets are commonly used in
industries. However, non-metal helmets are also in vogue in less hazardous
operations or tasks.
Hard hats – These protective headwear’s are quite effective
and are generally lighter as compared to steel helmets and offer reasonable
protection against injury to head including face and neck.
Caps – Caps are specially used to prevent worker’s hair from
being caught by rotating parts of machines. These caps if properly designed can
completely enclose the tufts of hair or loose ends of the hairs satisfactorily.
In general, these protective head wears should be fire
resistant. In such cases where electrical hazards (as for example live wires
carrying high currents, live electric wires, electrical equipments under
operation etc.) are present, the protective ‘ headwear’s (hard hats etc.) should
be made of non-conductors or should be electrically insulated.
Ear Protection – For ear protection the following protective
devices are commonly used in industries:
Ear-muff – Ear-muff is a very effective personal protective
device which covers the entire ear when worn. This device is however
uncomfortable to workers.
Earplug – This is in the form of rubber/plastic plug which
can be snugly fitted into the ear-passage.
Cotton/wool – A piece of cotton or wool (in some cases even waxed) can be snugly placed in ear-canal.
Finger, Hand and Arm Protection: The following personal
protective equipments are extensively used by the workers for the protection of
finger, hand and arm:
Mittens:
These are used to save individual fingers or thumb from injuries. Mittens are usually made of leather, rubber etc.
Gloves:
These are used for complete protection of hands (including fingers) and are usually provided with wristbands to ensure a snug fit. Gloves are usually made of rubber, leather, plastics, cotton etc. The choice of the material of the gloves depends upon the task or operation to be performed.
Hand guards and hand pads:
They are commonly used to save hands from possible injuries while working with hand-trucks, gritty, sharp as well as highly heated objects. Abrasions, nicks and cuts, bruises, blisters etc. can be prevented if properly designed hand guards and hand pads are used.
Sleeves:
These snugly fitting coverings are meant for protection to arms (excluding hands) against Injuries. Sleeves are usually made of leather, asbestos, plastics etc. The choice of materials depends upon the nature of task or operations to be performed.
Eye Protection:
Eye protection equipments connote those equipments used for exclusive protection of eyes. These are goggles and spectacles. The type of goggles depends upon the specific protection needed in a particular case. The protection for eyes needed may be from sparks, glare, dust, noxious gases and vapors etc. The hazardous operations or tasks which warrant use of eye protection equipment may be cutting, grinding, welding, galvanizing etc. The requisites of materials to be used in eye protection equipments are manifold. Depending upon the situation, the lens used in goggles or spectacles should have fairly abrasion resistance, impact resistance, anti-glare properties etc.
Cuffs:
The cuff guards protect the lower part of the forearm from injuries specially when working in the proximity of heat sources (as for example furnaces) including sparks. The materials used for these cuffs are varied in nature and depend upon the task or operation to be performed. Some materials commonly used for guard-cuffs are plastics, metal, rubber, asbestos, leather etc. As for example a plastic guard-cuff is a suitable choice when working with oils, water and even irritating fluids.
Face and Eye Protection: Basically there are two types of
face and. eye protection equipments in vogue namely the face shield and the
hood. The face shields provide protection to the entire face including eyes.
Such hazardous jobs like welding operations (in this case welder’s helmet could
be used), grinding operations, operations involving fairly big size of flying
particles etc. It is obvious that the face and eye protection equipments should
be fairly heat resistant, scratch resistant, impact resistant etc. Hoods are
used under special circumstances for face and eye protection to deal with
extremely hazardous situation as for example working with highly corrosive
substances. The hood provides a thorough protection against serious hazards
with suitable provisions for the worker to see through a specially designed
window filled with the hood itself.
Foot and Leg Protection:
The following personal protective equipments are extensively used by the industrial workers for the protection of foot and leg:
Safety shoes:
The safely shoes may be of various types depending upon the nature of operation to be performed. Some safely shoes may be meant for protection against toe injuries, crushing of feet etc. This type of safely shoe is reinforced by suitable steel-box and is safe against loads to be borne by the said shoe. Some other types of safety shoes which guard against electric shocks or harmful chemicals or inflammable materials etc. are also extensively used by workers.
Boots:
Boots usually of rubber are extensively used to provide protection against, chemicals, slush etc. Gum boots are commonly used to work under wet conditions or while making bituminous roads etc. These boots may protect the lower legs (including feet) and in some cases protection up to knee or beyond is also common.
Foot guards:
The foot guard is a protective device (generally made of steel) meant to protect the toes up to the ankles from injuries inflicted due to falling or striking objects. These are extremely useful in foundries.
Leg guards or leggings:
Leggings are wrapped around the legs up to knee or even up to the hip. Materials like plastics, fabrics, leather etc, are used for leggings. The choice of the material depends upon the nature of the protection to be provided as for example to protect against acids and alkalis etc. Plastics could be the ideal choice.
Lungs and Respiratory Tract Protection:
There are various types of respiratory protective equipments which are used in different industries lo protect the workers from hazards. The selection of a particular type of respiratory protective device depends upon the nature of the hazard, the severity of the hazard as well as upon the type of contaminants in the working atmosphere. Some of the commonly used respiratory protective equipments in industries are as follows:
Breathing apparatus: The breathing apparatus is a very effective device as compared to other types. The breathing apparatus could be a self-contained one with provisions of compressed oxygen cylinders. This is one of the best protective devices particularly in emergency situations which protect the users completely from hazards due to gases, dusts, fumes etc. The emergency situation may be a serious fire hazard, hazard associated with entering poorly ventilated pits, wells, enclosures etc. In certain cases the compressed oxygen cylinder may be provided with a canister (instead of compressed oxygen cylinder) maintaining the required oxygen supply. However, the compressed air-line breathing apparatus or air-line respirator is helpful only in case of’ non-emergency situations. These are used to protect against air-borne particulate matters as well as gases, fumes etc. This device essentially consists of a compressed airline, a fresh air hose along with a suitable valve to maintain suitable pressure of air-supply to the users.
Respirators:
The usual type of respirators are of chemical cartridge type, canister type, manually operated bag type, hose mask type and mechanical filter type. Chemical cartridge respirators comprise of a face piece connoted to a filter chemical cartridge. The user attaches the face piece over the nose and the mouth and thus gets protection from hazards. These respirators are meant for comparatively less hazardous conditions as for example spray painting. The canister type respirators also called gas masks are devices that cover the mouth, nose and eyes and are connected to. a canister containing a suitable chemical absorbent. The type of chemical absorbent depends upon the type of harmful gases or vapors to be absorbed. These are used for emergency situations such as industrial operations involving toxic gases or vapors. The manually operated bag type respirators essentially consist of snugly fitting piece which can cover mouth, nose and the eyes. Fresh air is supplied in the system through a hose pipe by means of a bag or blower which is manually operated. This type gives complete respiratory protection no doubt but with a restricted use in view of the limited length of hose-line. However respirators with only a hose mask, the air-tube leading to a source of fresh air is also used. This type is without any bag and hence not suitable for emergency situations. Mechanical filter type respirators basically give protection against particulate air-borne contaminants as for example dust of cement, coal, toxic dusts of metals etc. in addition to fumes. This type essentially consists of a filter element and a face piece. When the air to be inhaled passes through the filler element, the particulate matters are eliminated by the filter substances. These mechanical filter type respirators are used in non-emergency situations.
Body Protection:
There are various types of body protective clothing’s which are used in different industries to protect the workers from hazards. Some of the body protective clothing’s are explained hereunder:
Aprons:
Aprons made of different types of materials are extensively used as protective clothing’s in various Industries. These aprons provide adequate protection to the body of the workers engaged in various hazardous jobs. The selection of a particular type of apron depends upon the nature of hazard arising out of radiation, acid and alkali exposure etc. Commonly used aprons are as follows:
Lead-rubber aprons for protection against radiation as for
example X-rays.
Personal Protective Equipment
In extremely hazardous situation and emergency conditions workers use specially designed suits. The material of the suit depends upon, the hazardous environment. The materials are asbestos, rubber etc. Rubber suits are suitable for body protection in hazardous chemical plants whereas asbestos suits are suitable in case of fire-hazards. .
by Engr. Kh. Mashiur Rahman | Mar 23, 2019 | Embroidery
Best Multi Needle Embroidery Machine
Brand New JIADAI Brand Best Multi Needle Embroidery Machine. Read about Top Embroidery Machines Compliance Issue
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915 (360*500*750mm)
Normal Flat With Double Sequin Embroidery Machine, 9 Needle, 15Head, 36cm Head
to Head distance, 50cm Alternative system, pantograph with 75 cm Working area
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- USB Port for data transfer.5’’ LCD Model (328) Color Monitor latest Beijing DAHAO Brand Copy Dahao Computerized Control system.
- Frame protection, use better quality 02 sets dhaho Servo Motor for X-Y direction.
- Main motor 2.5 KW dhaho.
- Max speed : 200-850 RPM.
- High Speed Single Cam Double Reciprocator, With Jam Motor.
- Arm-80mm.
- Rotary hook(Hirose Japan) and Haya bobbing case.
- 5 Cm belt(S 5m).X – 2Belt & Y – 4 Belt.
- 300 x 300 x 10mm beam, Down beam large size with 2 L support.
- High Quality reciprocator set.
- Pressure feet without bush.
- Better quality Stabilizer, Reckoning winder & bobbin winder , Tool Box.
- Machine body is Beijing steel.
- Without frame.
- Minimum Loading 02 Set one Container.
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COMMON EMBROIDERY DEFECTS
Bunching at Corners
DESCRIPTION: Where the corners of lettering or shapes are not sharp and crisp but are bunched up or distorted. Usually caused by too much thread in the corners due to poor digitizing. This includes: 1) Not using appropriate stitch selection, 2) Not using “Short” stitches in corner, and 3) Poor stitch balance – thread too loose.
SUGGESTED SOLUTIONS: Generally, can be corrected by digitizing properly: 1) Using appropriate stitch selection, and 2) Using “short” stitch cornering, and 3) Correcting stitch balance.
Embroidery too Thick
DESCRIPTION: Where the embroidery is too thick and uncomfortable. Can be caused by too high of a stitch density or not using the correct backing for the application.
SUGGESTED SOLUTIONS: Generally, can be corrected by: 1) Digitizing properly (Using appropriate stitch selection, using fewer stitches, and using “short” stitches on corners); 2) Making sure stitch is balanced properly; 3) Using smaller thread size; and 4) Using the correct backing (Using correct type and weight).
Fabric Damage – Needle Holes
DESCRIPTION: Where the fabric is damaged around the corners of the Best Multi Needle Embroidery Machine . Caused by: 1) Not using the correct type and size of needle; 2) Putting too many stitches in the same location; and 3) Not tearing tear-away backing properly, allowing the fabric to be damaged as the stitches are pulled out. SUGGESTED SOLUTIONS: Generally, can be corrected by: 1) Digitizing properly; 2) Reducing the stitch count in the corners; 3) Using the correct type and size of needle; and 3) Using a ball point needle as small as possible.
Fabric Grin Through or Gapping
DESCRIPTION: Where the fabric is seen through the embroidery design either in the middle of the pattern or on the edge.
SUGGESTED SOLUTIONS: Generally, can be corrected by: 1) Digitizing properly (Using appropriate underlay stitches, increasing stitch density, using different fill stitch pattern or direction, or compensating for “Pull” of thread by overlapping fill and satin border stitches); and 2) Using appropriate topping. Example
Missed Trims
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DESCRIPTION: Where threads are left on the embroidery pattern between images or lettering. Thread trims are digitized when changing colors and when moving from one location to another using “jump” stitches.
SUGGESTED SOLUTIONS: Generally, can be corrected by: 1) Digitizing properly (Using appropriate number of trims, using appropriate tie-off stitches, or replacing trimming knives when necessary); and 2) Hand trimming missed trims using trimming snips.
Poor Coverage – Poor Stitch Density
DESCRIPTION: Where the stitch density is not thick enough and you can see through the embroidery stitching.
SUGGESTED SOLUTIONS: Generally, can be corrected by: 1) Digitizing properly (Using appropriate stitch selection, using more stitches, and using underlay stitches); and 2) Using appropriate backing & topping.
Poor Hooping
DESCRIPTION: Where the fabric around the Best Multi Needle Embroidery Machine looks distorted and does not lay flat.
SOLUTIONS: Generally, can be corrected by: 1) Using appropriate backing & topping, 2) Making sure sewing operators hoop the garment properly without stretching the fabric too much prior to putting it in the hoop, and 3) Pressing or steaming hoop marks.
Poor Registration
DESCRIPTION: Where the stitches and design elements do not line up correctly. The embroidery sewing process sews different colors at different times. If the fabric shifts while one color is being sewn, then poor registration will occur when the next color is sewn. Sometimes it is difficult to tell the difference between poor registration, poor digitizing, and fabric “grin-through” or “gapping” due to thread “pull”.
SUGGESTED SOLUTIONS: Generally can be corrected by: 1) Digitizing properly (using appropriate underlay stitches); and 2) Hooping properly (using correct backing to prevent excessive material flagging).
Poor Stitch Balance
DESCRIPTION: where white bobbin thread shows on the topside of the embroidery. Ideally, the needle thread should be held on the underside of the seam, and not ever be pulled up to the topside. Proper stitch balance can be checked on the underneath or backing side of the embroidery by looking for 2/3 needle thread to 1/3 bobbin thread on Satin stitches.
Best Multi Needle Embroidery Machine: Generally, can be corrected by: 1) Using quality embroidery needle thread, 2) Using quality pre-wound bobbins, and 3) Setting machine thread tensions correctly. End of Best Multi Needle Embroidery Machine
by Engr. Kh. Mashiur Rahman | Mar 21, 2019 | Embroidery
What is Process Wise In Side Thread Trimming System
Thread Trimming After top side checking must do the pocket cleaning due to after wash sand and dust will be in side pocket. This Process must do before starting in side trimming. Read about Best Embroidery Management Software
- After receiving garment from production account line Manager / Supervisor will be responsible for train and explain trimming helper how to thread trim with more efficient manner. This thread trimming will do part wise with separate work force. input supervisor will be responsible to records hourly production as well as daily production with register and update line manager accordingly
- Quality In charge will be responsible for advice to QI how to check the garment before start the checking process.
- Also QI Shall mark the defects found during the process inspection and inform to Quality Auditor forget necessary action to improve quality.
- Quality Auditor will be responsible to share with all quality points with QAM for improve further quality in bulk production.
- Quality In charge will be prepared written quality specification and share with all QI for their guide line’s.
- Quality Auditor will be responsible to share with all quality points with QAM for improve further quality in bulk production
- After receiving garment from production account line Manager / Supervisor will be responsible for train and explain trimming helper how to thread trim with more efficient manner. This thread trimming will do part wise with separate work force.
- Input supervisor will be responsible to records hourly production as well as daily production with register and update line manager accordingly.
- Thread Trimming and print approvals must sending merchandiser b/4 start EMB or Printing .base on merchandiser approved factory QAM given approved standard for cutting QA Auditor.
- Base on EMB and print approvals plant need to do sample and get the bulk approved from the merchandiser .responsible for EMB and printing approvals given by only merchandiser.
- After receiving EMB factory 100 % must pass through metal detector machine and keep record properly.
- Embroider and print before start the checking must have with hand QAM approved standard.
- Cutting QA Auditor responsible to given instruction to QI how to checked the EMB & Print as per QAM supervision.
- If found any defect EMB or Print need to re cut same roll and send to EMB or print
- Cutting O,A Auditor and cutting supervisor must maintain record register for finding defect .and discuss with QAM and cutting manager.
- Must have the supplier test report before starting the fusing production and it should be up by cutting auditor.
- Need to adjust the fusing machines according to the supplier test report and must follow up and checked by AQM and cutting manager for approvals for the production.
- Fusing machine supervisor must check 2 times per day pressure/timing/and temperature and it should be recorded and update Cutting in charge / AQM for any query.
- Must need to have hourly and day production record with resisted for clear identification .if any issue cutting O.A Auditor and fusing supervisor must follow up and Cutting in charge will be responsible.
Thread Trimming -Fusing Supervisor will be responsible to take hourly production and updates production in fusing hourly production report.
by Engr. Kh. Mashiur Rahman | Dec 4, 2018 | Embroidery
What is housekeeping and clean?
Objects of different sizes shapes and weights often fall from height on construction sites.
The major case of falling objects being poor housekeeping and material arrangement. In recent times, due to concurrent activities, Daewoo, TSKJ Commissioning, and other subcontractorson train 5, there have been incidents of falling objects from height (Hammer head, bolts, pipes etc). If material arrangement or proper housekeeping is not properly carried out on the platforms, there could be an increase in the incident of falling objects. We need to carry out proper housekeeping and provide for proper material arrangement in our work places to avoid further incidents of falling objects
Housekeeping means keeping the work area tidy by removing materials not needed and keeping those needed in an orderly and safe manner.
Materials not properly kept on height can drop, by being kicked, pushed, rolled or slipped off. Always remember, that human mistakes can cause all these to happen.
For The Prevention Of Falling Objects
Practice good housekeeping
What do you mean by area clean?
clean your work area daily
Arrange all materials in an orderly manner, maintaining good access
Do not overload platforms with materials
Do not leave nuts, bolts, etc. on platforms, beams (grating scaffold platform).
Put all bolts, nuts, and other small pieces into bags or containers
All tools used for work at height / gratings and others
ratchet, hammer, etc with potential to fall must be secured tied including opened grating
Do not carry tools in your hands/pocket while climbing ladders
Fix toe-boards to all work platforms to stop materials rolling and falling over.
Do not stack scaffold tubes/other items above platforms’ protective toe-boards.
Never throw/drop materials from height
Do not lift materials of different sizes, shapes, weight etc at the same time
When working at height, always barricade the work area and areas below
What do you mean by area clean?
clean your work area daily
Arrange all materials in an orderly manner, maintaining good access
Do not overload platforms with materials
Do not leave nuts, bolts, etc. on platforms, beams (grating scaffold platform).
Put all bolts, nuts, and other small pieces into bags or containers
All tools used for work at height gratings and
Housekeeping and Maintenance
- Housekeeping and Maintenance …
- Are construction materials stored in an orderly manner?
- Is combustible scrap and trash removed from the site regularly?
- Are metal containers with covers provided for disposal of oily or paint-soaked rags?
- Are NO SMOKING signs posted in hazardous areas?
- Sewing Machine Maintenance list with Model and Brand
- Factory related all updated license copy.
- Section wise total manpower with male female ratio.
- All fabrics of fabric store should be maintained on pallets.
- Lighting in any inspection area is less than
- Housekeeping not appropriate. Workers have no lockers for personal belongings, leftover thread and accessories are not returned to store when not in use anymore
- Maintenance department not well equipped
- Idle machines found in running sewing lines.
- Electric socket open under table in sewing floor.
- Are NO SMOKING regulations enforced?
- Is temporary wiring installed according to the provisions of the Electrical Code?
- Is wiring, including connections to junction boxes, panels, equipment, and the like, in good condition?
- Are exits adequately lighted?
- Are stair exit fire doors in good operating condition?
- Is adequate egress provided from uppermost work areas?
- Extinguishers and Small Hose
- Are sufficient portable extinguishers of the proper type provided throughout?
- Are extinguishers and small hoses kept in good operating condition?
- Is equipment unobstructed and its location highlighted?
- Is equipment protected against freezing?
- Are selected personnel trained to operate extinguishers and small hose?
- labeled and open where necessary?
- Are sprinkler control valves accessible?
- Are systems adequately protected against freezing?
- Are sprinkler system pumper connections clearly marked and accessible to the public fire department?
- Are over-current protective devices (fuses, circuit breakers) in good operating conditions?
- (GFCI) provided where required?
- Is proper Earthen Used?
- Are any welding, cutting, or brazing operations in progress?
- Are any combustible materials exposed by these operations?
- Is a fire watch provided during, and for at least 30 minutes after, these operations?
- Is portable fire extinguisher or small hose protection available where these operations are carried on?
- Housekeeping and Maintenance -Flammable-Combustible Liquids
- Are flammable-combustible liquids stored and dispensed in a satisfactory manner?
- Is adequate ventilation provided where flammable adhesives, paints, solvents, and other chemicals are in use?
- Are roofing operations involving tar kettles supervised by a competent person?
- Are asphalt-saturated roofing maps removed from the building and safety discarded after use?
- Are fire exits unobstructed, including access ways and discharge areas?
- Are all exits clearly marked?
- Is a standard procedure established for reporting a fire to the fire department?
- Are all workers instructed in this procedure?
- Is an audible alarm in operation to alert workers of a fire on the site?
- Is there a public fire alarm pull box located nearby?
- Has the public fire department visited the site during the past month?
- Compressor wires open in sewing floor.
- Factory does not have any suitable dummies/body forms
- Factory has no proper checking system with maker’s/checker’s name, signature & date for all hard pattern & marker
- Storage of sample fabric in the sample section is not adequate and fabrics are not identified with O/N, customer, colour, date received etc.
- Pre-production meetings not held for each order and records not available
- Factory has no written pre-production meeting with QC monitoring programme for any subcontracting e.g. washing, embroidery, printing
- Factory has no copy of customer or own technical manual
- Incoming fabrics/raw materials not labelled with fibre composition, count, source, O/N received date, colour as a minimum.
- Order numbers not mentioned in fabric bin cards
- Fabric/Yarn storage not clearly segregated into not yet inspected, inspected and approved, inspected and rejected, leftover and balance quantities and not labelled clearly (O/N, colour, fibre composition, count, source)
- Waste yarn and finishing yarn for size marking in the goods storage area not clearly segregated and end use not identified
- Fabrics/Yarns are not kept on pallets or in racking
- Fault criteria to determine acceptance and rejection levels unclear, levels should be clearly established and displayed
- Fabric bundles are not kept by colour in input racks but mixed up.
- Factory does not have comprehensive enough training procedure especially for new operators.
- Examples of acceptable & rejectable seam or component are not available and attached to relevant workstations to help control & maintain the required quality level
- Approval sample and trim card to be available in each line for review with original customer approval comments and comments in local language attached
- Action taken to rectify goods not recorded properly e.g. in QC report
- Incorrect alignment of buttons and buttonholes
- Button pull tests not recorded
- Fullness in collar stand on the back outer piece
- Factory does not have sufficient inline checks (including sections such as collar/cuff) to ensure quality is monitored prior to end of line checks.
- Measurement checks inline and end of line not clearly defined, visible and recorded
- Factory’s internal QC does not inspect correctly to AQL standards and sampling levels and is unclear on the procedure to be followed
- Fabrics store maintain- Color wise with Bin card.
- Is the public fire department familiar with the sprinkler installation?
- Are hydrants unobstructed and accessible to the public fire department?
- Are hydrants in good operating condition?
- Are standpipe systems installed and in service up to the highest level of construction operations?
- Are standpipe system hose connections unobstructed and accessible to the public fire department?
- Are standpipe systems adequately protected against freezing?
- Are standpipe system pumper connections clearly marked and accessible to the public fire department?
- Construction Offices, Trailers, Sheds
- Are combustible offices, trailers, and sheds located at least 30 ft. (10 m) away from major buildings and materials storage?
- Are heating devices in offices, trailers, and sheds of an “approved” type?
- Are fuel cylinders and fuel lines for heating devices protected against vehicular damages?
- Are tarpaulins used for temporary enclosure of building construction?
- Are tarpaulins in use of the flame-resistant type?
- Are tarpaulins in use tightly secured to prevent contact with ignition sources such as temporary heaters?
- Fabrics should be kept within Height limit.
- All arrow need well painted / re-tacked.
- All exit route must free from obstruction
- Machine maintenance plan and record with maintenance card.
- Broken needle policy
- Broken needle register/ Log book
- Training record for Quality staff.
- Housekeeping and Maintenance
