Emergency Preparedness

Protect Yourself and Your Facility Against the Flu

The increase in Swine Flu (H1N1) in various countries around the world has led the U.S. government to declare a public health emergency. Self-protection is the first line of defense, and Grainger offers a variety of products to meet your facility's specific needs. Visit the Influenza Page

Plan Ahead or Be Sorry Later

Business continuity depends on advance planning to manage man-made and natural disasters. You should plan in advance to manage emergency situations.

We're There for You in an Emergency

Think Grainger first in an emergency. Call 800-CALL-WWG and we will open a branch so you can get what you need fast--even nights and weekends (a $50 fee may apply). Grainger has more than 350,000 products in stock, and our more than 400 local branches are staffed by experienced customer service professionals who can help you find exactly what you need--fast.

Evacuation & Rescue

To reduce confusion and save lives, develop evacuation plans with diagrams that clearly show locations of fire extinguishers, fire pull switches, exits, emergency shelter areas, and outside gathering areas. These products from Grainger can help if you are in an evacuation or rescue situation.

More About Evacuation & Rescue

• Can you communicate when it counts?
• Try OSHA's Evacuation eTool
• The logistics of responding to large-scale emergencies
• View an Evacuation Planning Guide for Employers
• Employers' guide to Evacuating Employees with Disabilities

Containment & Cleanup

After an emergency, business is interrupted, employees may be traumatized, and your facility and inventory may be damaged. Let Grainger help you fix the damage and get back to normal fast. Call 800-CALL-WWG and we will open a branch--even nights and weekends (a $50 fee may apply).

More About Containment & Cleanup

• EPA: Stormwater spill prevention planning
• EPA: Response and cleanup technologies
• CDC: Prevention and remediation strategies for control/removal of mold
• Work.com: Guide to avoiding hazardous waste trouble

Natural Disasters

A natural disaster can devastate your community and your business, but you can take steps to prepare for them and reduce their impact on your operation. Take an in-depth look at the products Grainger offers to help you prepare for and recover from hurricanes, floods, earthquakes, winter storms, power outages, tornados and wildfires.

More About Natural Disasters

• Plan to stay in business with this guide from Ready.gov
• Pandemic influenza tools for businesses
• Download FEMA's Emergency Management Guide for Industry
• EPA: Natural disasters and weather emergencies
• IBHS: Disaster planning toolkit

Fire Protection

The lives of your employees, customers and occupants depend on your facility's fire protection. These products from Grainger can help you avoid fires, limit their development and spread, and bring them under control fast.

More About Fire Protection

• Download a sample fire prevention plan
• View OSHA's Fire Protection Checklist
• Try OSHA's eTool: Fire Safety Advisor 1.0
• Try OSHA's eTool: Evacuation Plans & Procedures
• View OSHA's information on fire safety

Personal Protection

Although personal protective equipment (PPE) is essential to keeping workers safe, OSHA recommends that you do not rely on PPE devices alone to provide protection against hazards. Use PPE in conjunction with guards, engineering controls, and sound manufacturing practices.

More About Personal Protection

• View Online Safety Library: PPE
• OSHA: Assessing the need for PPE
• Find out which PPE you need for specific hazards you face
• Try OSHA's Respiratory Protection eTool
• Try OSHA's Eye and Face Protection eTool

Facility Preparedness

Facility preparedness is achieved through good planning. Make sure your facility is ready for the various emergencies that you might encounter.

More About Facility Preparedness

• Emergency Preparedness for Business
• Emergency Management Planning
• Ready.gov

Additional Resources