Resource Library

Field Guide

Incident Management Handbook

This Incident Management Handbook will assist response personnel in the use of the Incident Command System (ICS) internationally.

• 22 Jul, 2015
• Incident Management

Field Guide

Dispersant Application Field Guide

Access essential guidance for using dispersants at sea. This field guide covers safe, effective set-up, spraying, and maintenance to support oil spill response operations.

• 22 Jul, 2015
• 20 min read
• Dispersants

Field Guide

Vessel Dispersant Application Field Guide

This field guide offers step-by-step support for vessel-based dispersant application—covering safety, set-up, spraying, and reporting for effective spill response.

• 22 Jul, 2015
• 20 min read
• Dispersants

Field Guide

Cold Weather Response Field Guide

This Field Guide can be used by anyone seeking an overview of the operational and technical aspects an extreme cold weather response.

• 22 Jul, 2015
• 50 min read
• Response

Field Guide

Waste Management Field Guide

A guide to waste management operations during oil spill clean-up.

• 22 Jul, 2015
• 20 min read
• Response

Field Guide

Shoreline Operations Field Guide

A guide to operational and monitoring requirements for shoreline clean-up operations.

• 21 Jul, 2015
• 39 min read
• Response

Field Guide

Aerial Surveillance Field Guide

Get essential guidance for aerial surveillance and oil quantification. Learn how to confirm spills, assess volumes, and support effective oil spill response decisions.

• 21 Jul, 2015
• 15 min read
• SMV

Recorded Seminar

Beyond The Model

Explore how OSRL’s geomatics lead transforms oil spill model outputs into practical, decision-ready insights for contingency planning and real-time response.

• 24 Jun, 2015
• 38 min watch
• SMV

Field Guide

SCAT Field Guide

This Field Guide is intended as an overview of the strategic and technical aspects of Shoreline Cleanup Assessment Technique (SCAT).

• 23 Jan, 2015
• 45 min read
• Response