The Sorrento Centre, an Anglican-operated retreat and conference centre in south-central British Columbia, has been issued a fine of $14,384 by the provincial government for allegedly allowing workers to work in the presence of exposed asbestos.
The centre was levied the fine because it “allowed workers to access and perform work in an area where there was damaged and exposed asbestos without using adequate personal protective equipment or safe work procedures,” states a report released this fall by WorkSafeBC, a provincial body charged with promoting workplace health and safety.
The Sorrento Centre says it has paid the fine, and is also appealing it.
Tali Folkins -Anglican Journal – November, 18 2015.
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