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

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

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

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

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

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