Grainger KnowHow® delivers equipment guides, business operations tips and safety information, explores industry trends and introduces people who get the job done.

EDITOR'S PICKS

PREPAREDNESS

PREPAREDNESS

Choose the Right Portable Fire Extinguisher

There are five classes of extinguisher, based on the types of fires they're approved to fight.

2/12/23

PREPAREDNESS

PREPAREDNESS

Stay Safe When Using Portable Generators

1/14/21

PREPAREDNESS

PREPAREDNESS

Make Sure You Have the Right Flashlight

11/2/22

EVERYDAY HEROES

EVERYDAY HEROES

See How Firefighters Prepare

5/15/19

PREPAREDNESS

PREPAREDNESS

Select a Workplace AED

2/27/23

MOST RECENT

Safety & Health

5 Essential Safety Tips for Working with Electric Vehicles

Learn more about existing EV regulations, training options, equipment choices and best practices for guarding against these emerging hazards.

09/22/23

Safety & Health

4 Tips for Replacing Your Personal Protective Equipment

From gloves and boots to hard hats and fall protection, get to know the key signs it's time to replace your PPE.

09/13/23

Safety & Health

Everything You Need to Know About Facility Emergency and Exit Lighting

Get to know the different types of emergency lighting solutions to ensure your facility complies with critical building safety standards.

09/13/23

Operations

Four Key Questions About Zoned HVAC

How can building managers make sure HVAC systems deliver the right temperatures and ventilation to different areas of a building serving different purposes?

09/15/23

Operations

5 Benefits of Using the 5S System for Managing Tools and Equipment

Learn how the 5S System works and how your business could benefit from implementing the system.

09/15/23

Operations

Thermal Imaging for Preventive and Predictive Maintenance

Learn more about how thermal imaging cameras work and can help identify potential problems before they become costly issues.

09/14/23

Equipment

Selecting the Right Shop or Wet/ Dry Vacuum for Your Maintenance Needs

Explore the different types and get to know the key factors to keep in mind when selecting and maintaining a shop or wet/dry vacuum.

09/21/23

Equipment

Choose the Right Portable Work Lighting

Jobsite lighting brings the illumination that crews need to get work done when daylight isn’t enough.

09/20/23

Equipment

NEMA Plug Configuration Chart

These charts show many of the possible NEMA configurations for different amperages and voltages, from the common wall socket to more rarely seen plugs and receptacles.

09/13/23

Industry Trends Articles

Hot Desking and Other Ergonomic Trends for Office and Hybrid Workers

Learn more about the pros and cons of hot desking and the ergonomic trends changing how we work.

05/03/23

Industry Trends Articles

The Future of EHS: Total Wellness, ESG and Technology

Learn more about emerging trends in workplace safety and health from two Grainger safety leaders.

03/22/23

Industry Trends Articles

5 Necessary Skills for the 4th Industrial Revolution

This article emphasizes the technological changes coming to manufacturing and the five key skillsets workers will need to prepare.

01/09/23

Inspiration

How It's Done: From Summer Ballpark to Winter Wonderland

This video and article describe the process of converting Wrigley Field from an iconic summer baseball field into a holiday winter wonderland.

09/13/23

Inspiration

How It's Done: Electrical Insulators

Andy Shwalm explained what insulators do and demonstrated the precision and craft that go into manufacturing these essential pieces of our electrical infrastructure.

06/27/23

Inspiration

Classic Saw Supports 50 Years of Homebuilding on Martha's Vineyard

Homebuilder says that a circular saw he began working with in the 1970s is "an extension of who I am."

06/06/23

BREAK ROOM

BREAK ROOM

BREAK ROOM

33 Items To Build a Haunted Experience

Building your haunted experience from scratch may seem a little daunting, but the right material and tips can help.

9/23/22

BREAK ROOM

BREAK ROOM

What Will It Print? 3D Printing Surprises

The 3D printing at the heart of additive manufacturing also has created a new band of hobbyists. What kind of surprises can churn out of a 3D printer?

3/9/23

VIDEO

VIDEO

VIDEO

How It's Done: Apple Cider

At this family-owned orchard, they still do things the old-fashioned way.

2/16/22