Security escorts for the inspection of ocean-going ships in the North Shore region of Quebec
Ships are inspected to ensure that the holds are clean before grain is loaded. This inspection is carried out by an inspector for the Canadian FOOD Inspection Agency, who must be accompanied by a sentinel. At all times, the sentinel must remain in visual and/or auditory contact with the inspector to ensure the inspector's safety during all stages of the inspection of the hold (descent, inspection and ascent). Furthermore, the sentinel must have his or her own means of transportation to the meeting place at the time set by the inspector, at the expense of the company. Then, the inspector and the sentinel will board the ship, which will be docked or anchored. The work involves climbing stairways, gangways, ladders and other ship structures. Therefore, the sentinel must have sea legs. The inspectors and the sentinels must be trained in fall arrest and first aid.
