Archive for August 2023
What is the #ChargeSafe campaign?
Charge Safe Campaign Blog The London Fire Brigade launched their #ChargeSafe campaign earlier in the year to help spread awareness of lithium-ion battery fires and share knowledge on how to prevent them. This comes in response to the rise in the number of E-bike fires across the capital, with the London Fire Brigade reporting that…
Read MoreSentura Brand Launches Successful CPD Course
In early August, the Sentura team launched a Firechief Global CPD accredited course titled ‘An Introduction to the Burning Issues Surrounding Lithium-Ion Battery Fires’. Lithium-ion Battery CPD Course The course calls upon Firechief’s Senior Technical Consultant, Matt Humby’s public speaking expertise and is planned to be delivered in person, on webinars, and as a video…
Read MoreWhat does ‘We Invest in People’ Gold actually mean? An Exploration by a New Starter
Sentura Group are proud holders of ‘We Invest in People’ Gold, and it’s a key marketing message to new and prospective employees but what does it actually mean? I’m Lucy, I started at Sentura Group in July as a Marketing Executive so I’m still pretty new to the team and trying to rapidly learn as…
Read MoreWhat does Marine Guidance Note MGN 681 (M) mean for yachts?
What does Marine Guidance Note MGN 681 (M) mean for yachts? Recent guidance from the government has been published outlining the measures yacht and superyacht owners and manufacturers should take to prevent lithium-ion battery fires aboard their vessels. Increased knowledge and understanding of the fire risks from Lithium-ion batteries in yacht crew, designers and owners…
Read MoreCharity donation nominated by outstanding employee
Every month, Sentura employees commend each other on their hard work, passion, and support, by filling in ‘Shout Outs’ to those they think deserve it. The person with the most Shout Outs this month was Kathy, our brilliant Internal Account Manager! That means that Kathy not only got the kudos from her colleagues but also…
Read MoreLocal volunteering initiative continues at Sentura!
Earlier in the year, a number of the Sentura team used their volunteer days to support their local community. This time it was the turn of our brilliant Senior Technical Consultant, Matt Humby! Part of the 2023 charity initiative, employees were given the chance to use a day of paid leave to volunteer at a…
Read MoreThe Risk of Vape Fires and How to Prevent Them
Vapes have been a hot topic of conversation for a good few years now, but a new risk is emerging that many didn’t foresee: vape battery fires. Most people will now be well-versed in the discussion of vapes effect on our health, and the risk of links to cancer and other concerning illnesses. There is,…
Read MoreFirechief Lithium-ion battery safety awareness training gains CPD certification
Firechief Lithium-ion battery safety awareness training gains CPD certification Firechief now has a CPD accredited training course – ‘An introduction to the burning issues surrounding Lithium-Ion Battery Fires’. The 45-minute CPD accredited introductory course provides the information needed to live and work safely with Lithium-ion battery (LiB) powered devices and electric vehicles. The training can…
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