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Fire Blankets – What you need to know
A Fire Blanket is an adaptable and flexible piece of fire-fighting equipment. It can be used for more than just extinguishing a cooking fire, it can also be used to smother the flames on a person whose clothes have caught fire for example. A sheet of flame retardant material designed to extinguish small fires as…
Read MoreSentura ladies celebrate International Women’s Day
Today – 8th March – is International Women’s Day (IWD) and to mark the day, the ladies of the Sentura Group team held a virtual afternoon tea get together on Microsoft Teams. IWD is a global day aimed at identifying, celebrating and increasing visibility of women’s achievements to help forge equality. The theme for IWD…
Read MoreFire Safety Education At Home
It is so important to educate your youngsters about the importance of Fire Safety especially in the home. Top 5 causes of fire in the UK: 1. Cooking – should never be left unattended, ensure all appliances are turned off 2. Smoking – Smoke outside and put cigarette butt in water to ensure heat is…
Read MoreIt’s National Apprenticeship Week 2021!
This year’s National Apprenticeship Week runs from 8 – 14th February with the theme of ‘Build the Future’. Its aim is to encourage young people, parents, and teachers to consider how apprenticeships can help individuals to develop the skills and knowledge required for a rewarding career, and employers to build a workforce with future ready…
Read MoreHas lockdown made you an ‘expert DIY-er’?
The most common mistakes when taking on electrical DIY tasks include cutting through power leads, drilling into wiring, and repairing electrical items when they are still switched on. According to Electrical Safety First every year around 70 people die and over 350,000 are seriously injured by electrical accidents in the home. And a survey of…
Read MoreFire safety advice for families
Now all the Christmas presents have been unwrapped, are there hidden fire related dangers lurking in your children’s bedrooms? It’s no secret that children today are growing up with far more gadgets than their parents did. But many tech-savvy kids are unknowingly leaving themselves open to serious dangers, and parents need to be aware of…
Read MoreEnjoy your coffee machine – safely!
Coffee Machine Fire Safety Home ownership of coffee machines in the UK has been on the rise for a number of years – perhaps you have one on your Christmas list this year? These days there are a wide range of coffee machines to choose from – capsule or pod, filter, built-in, bean to cup,…
Read MoreCongratulations to Sarah – our NEW Culture Champion!
On 17th December, members of the Sentura team gathered remotely on Zoom for the company’s final ‘One Team One Vision’ meeting of 2020. The meeting was an opportunity to review the year and also to plan for 2021. It was also a chance to announce the Sentura Values Champion award for the last third of…
Read MoreHave a happy and safe holiday season!
After the challenges this year has presented, many people have already got into the spirit of the festive season and homes across the UK are twinkling with fairy lights and Christmas cheer. But it is important to make sure that along with the fun, you aren’t taking dangerous risks with your safety. Here are some…
Read MoreSentura donates to ‘Pandemic’ charities
Following this unusual and challenging year, Sentura has donated £1,000 to both Mind and The Trussell Trust to assist them in their much needed, good work in support of people who may be struggling, particularly as a result of the Covid-19 pandemic. The lockdowns and tier restrictions has meant that the fundraising activities the company…
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