SASKATOON – A Saskatchewan health region has been fined $154,000 after a carbon monoxide leak that contributed to three deaths at a seniors home.
The Saskatoon Health Region has pleaded guilty to two charges under the province’s Occupational Health and Safety Act.
The region had faced 11 charges related to a gas leak from a boiler at St. Mary’s Villa in Humboldt in December 2010.
The region admitted that it failed to ensure workers were properly trained on the boiler and ventilation systems and that it failed to arrange regular inspections.
Health region vice-president Nilesh Kavia says steps have been taken to improve safety.
He says carbon monoxide detectors have been installed in all facilities and there are mandatory practice drills for events such as carbon monoxide leaks.
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