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Fire Protection
Grainger has the products and services you need to help you prepare for, respond to, and recover from all hazards, including fires.
Fire is the most common of all disasters, causing more than 4,000 deaths and 25,000 injuries and property losses of more than $8B each year. The fires themselves are not the only danger - the heat and smoke can be dangerous as well, causing injury and damage, and possibly death.
Building a Preparedness Plan
A comprehensive emergency plan that has been communicated and tested with your personnel will help minimize loss to your business. Be sure to have personnel trained on CPR and First Aid, and compile an easily accessible emergency kit. FEMA, OSHA, and NIOSH have published recommendations on building preparedness plans.
If you are interested in more customized Business Continuity Planning assistance, contact your Grainger representative. One of our regional specialists work with you and your Account Manager.
Fire Prevention
Prevention is always the first and most important action you can take to avoid loss of life and property. Fire prevention tips and guidelines exist within all communities and for all types of business operations, so your best first step is to check with your community and industry experts for guidance.
Fire Prevention Tips
- Make sure all electrical wiring is inspected by an electrician and is in good repair
- Store flammable liquids in approved containers and cabinets in well-ventilated storage areas away from heat and spark sources.
- If open flames are used, make sure that they are kept away from walls, insulation, and all other flammable items.
- If you use flammable chemicals in your facility, make sure that all employees working with them know and abide by the fire standards that apply.
Fire Protection
Structure fires can spread rapidly, so immediate action is essential to saving lives and property. You can mitigate losses with a prompt, well-planned preparedness and response plan. Most importantly, make sure your communication plan is in place so you can reach all of your employees and confirm their safety.
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Fire Protection Tips
- Install smoke alarms and test them. Check with your local fire department and/or regulatory body for direction on fire codes.
- Make sure fire escape routes and ladders are clearly marked, accessible, and in working order. Never block any fire exit.
- Make sure that the proper type of fire extinguishers are easily accessible and that all employees are trained on proper use.
- Check local codes for automatic sprinkler systems and install accordingly.
- Conduct fire drills regularly.
Recovering from a Fire
Data from past disasters has shown that 40% of businesses that close after a disaster never reopen, so getting back to normal quickly is essential to your business and your employees.
Fire Recovery Tips
- Do not return to the building until it is cleared by local authorities.
- If you detect any remaining head or smoke, or see any sparks, evacuate immediately and contact fire officials.
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Secure your business from looting, and work with your insurance company immediately to provide a full report on the incident.
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Work with experts in fire recovery and remediation for all repairs, and have them inspected by local fire authorities upon completion.
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Grainger Services
Grainger provides special emergency services to our customers and their communities.
After-hours Emergencies
When an emergency occurs after business hours, call 1-800-CALL-WWG (1-800-225-5994) and we will open a branch for you. A $50.00 fee may apply.
Emergency Support Teams
When an emergency unfolds, we have a plan in place that quickly mobilizes internal and external resources to assist troubled communities.
Extended Hours and Personnel
During major emergencies, Grainger branches stay open 24 hours (unless curfews are imposed by local authorities). Additional personnel are brought in to take orders, assist customers at the counter, and load trucks. Our Call Centers are able to accept phone orders 24 hours a day.
Essential Product Availability
Within hours of an emergency, trailers containing critical products are dispatched to support the relief effort. Contingency plans with our suppliers allow us to provide additional equipment quickly
Additional Fire Resources
The Ready Rating Program provides an easy, actionable framework to help any organization assess their readiness and build and implement response plans.
Ready When the Time Comes, a corporate volunteer program, taps the human resources of corporate America.
